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To: goldsnow who wrote (462)	11/21/1997 12:37:00 PM
From: borb	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3902

Gold has no difference from any good in the market. The value/price is depends on the demand and supply. If the purpose is only to defend against inflation, why not real estate when there is constant population growth and needs of a shield?

To: goldsnow who wrote (462)	11/22/1997 1:13:00 AM
From: chirodoc	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3902

<<<<<< In that occurence there will be no place to hide for Japanese or anybody else but gold. ...why would japanese want to do that? in this debacle you had a chance to watch the asians react--malaysia, hong kong, china, taiwan, phillipines, thailand, etc--none of them bought gold!!!!! ........if there is a need for capital in japan the safest thing would be to print lots of yen--the japanese have deflation--they can afford to print lots of money to prop up the banks--there is no worry about inflation. and, to make matters even better--this will increase the value of their treasuries!!!!! ........as the yen decreases in value (testing 125-127) it increases the value of treasuries. ......their market tanks, their bonds are worthless, and they can get 5-6% on treasuries (plus the currency appreciation)--guaranteed! ........sell bonds and buy gold--a deflating asset--forget it!!!!