Damian White
Sr. Precious Metals Advisor
Damian White is a Sr. Precious Metals Advisor at Scottsdale Bullion & Coin. With a background in business and finance, he transitioned from real estate finance to focus on precious metals in 2016. Damian is dedicated to educating investors on the benefits of gold and silver, emphasizing the importance of wealth preservation and proper asset allocation.
Todd Graf
Precious Metals Advisor
Todd Graf is a seasoned Precious Metals Advisor at Scottsdale Bullion & Coin. He has a decade-long career in finance, previously at Morgan Stanley and Vanguard. He is Series 7 licensed and has extensive experience in traditional and defensive assets, providing clients with solid investment strategies.
“[China’s zero COVID policy] is going to cause economic problems. It’s going to slow production”.— Precious Metals Advisor Todd Graf
Inflation has become a mainstay in the current economic environment. It’s no longer a question of whether inflation is rising but how much. Everyone is acutely aware of rising costs and the devaluing of the dollar. It’s apparent when filling up the tank, buying basics at the grocery store, and paying monthly bills.
The real concern for the average investor is the rate of inflation and what they should do in response. Watch the video to hear what Precious Metals Advisors Damian White and Todd Graf are saying about inflation and why new supply chain disruptions are worsening an already dire situation.
How high is inflation really?
Inflation numbers are being thrown around left and right, making it difficult for the average investor to get an accurate sense of what’s happening. The US government estimates the economy is experiencing 8.5% inflation. That’s an alarming number, but it might not tell the whole story.
Germany just released updated inflation numbers which paint a grimmer picture than what the US government wants the public to see. The country’s Federal Statistics Office reported that producer price inflation had surpassed 30%, marking the highest rate since 1949 in the economic aftermath of WWII.
The acceleration of inflation.
It’s difficult to pinpoint a specific driver of economic conditions, but the global supply chain disruptions seen during the pandemic sparked an undeniable boost in the inflation rate. Ever since worldwide commerce came to a screeching halt, it’s struggled to pick up steam again. More and more economic pressures continue to pile on top of the economic turmoil.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting geopolitical schisms shocked markets. Rising energy prices increase the cost of living while making it more expensive for businesses to operate. The most recent fuel being added to the raging fire of inflation is what kicked off the issue in the first place: supply chain disruptions.
China’s new supply chain disaster.
China is the engine that drives the global supply chain. Countless countries rely on this crucial country as the primary source of their supply chains, making it one largest exporters in the world. Due to the CCP’s strict COVID policies, entire metropolises with tens of millions of residents are completely locked down.
This is causing severe congestion to supply chains. Production is expected to slow down drastically. When there are problems at the source, it’s only a matter of time before the issues trickle down the supply chain. Eventually, every country in the world with supply chains originating in China will feel the shock of the disruptions.
Secure your wealth against inflation with gold and silver.
With prices getting out of control, the dollar losing value, and economic conditions only getting worse, it’s time to start making some financial decisions. Smart investors are looking at gold and silver coins as the best way to protect their wealth against rising inflation because of their proven resistance to poor economic circumstances.
If you’d like to learn more about securing your wealth through precious metals investments, request your FREE COPY of our popular Precious Metals Investment Guide.
