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To: Abner Hosmer who wrote (11206)5/4/1998 2:07:00 AM
From: Broken_Clock  Respond to of 116810
 
I agree with your last sentence. No CB wants to emphasize gold. E-money is what they want. Have you checked out Mobil's new e-money? It is a chip that can be used as a credit card and goes on your key ring or mounted on your car. It's catching on huge. Already nearly 2 mil. users in 6 months. One chip does all....who needs gold?



To: Abner Hosmer who wrote (11206)5/4/1998 7:01:00 AM
From: Enigma  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 116810
 
Thomas - we are obviously right into a state of currency uncertainty in Europe and the whole process of the EU is highly charged and political. In these circumstances I think it highly unlikely that we will see the so called mobilisation of CB gold reserves - stability will have to be the order of the day, and therefore the scary scenario of 'Oldman' - gold @$250 is just not on. IMO of course as always.

Change of subject - I have been watching CRB Index for some time seems to be flat but still mired below 50 day m.a.. Used to think that this gives some clue to 30 yr bond index - maybe still does?



To: Abner Hosmer who wrote (11206)5/4/1998 11:36:00 AM
From: Wizzer  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116810
 
Thomas, would you clarify the difference between "backing" a currency with gold and holding gold reserves in a little more detail? Or perhaps, you could point me to an explanation. I want to make sure I am using the right terminology.