I have been saying that the inflation rate is FAR HIGHER than the federal numbers have been stating -
Despite all the talk, little of gold's price appreciation to date has been caused by fears of currency collapse.
Given the chart below - and the statement above - the ACTUAL inflation rate has been over 14 percent for the past 5 years. (72/5 ~~ 14.4% ... actually should be 72/4 or so - which puts it in the 18%+ category ... )

http://www.monex.com/prods/gold.html

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