Thursday on INK Ultra Money: Kaplan on a higher range for gold; plus, taking on the big 5 banks

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1. Golden Opportunities from "Midas" - Real Vision (free video)

Dr. Thomas Kaplan argues that the macro and micro stars are aligning for a golden opportunity in gold over the next five years. Drew breaks down Kaplan's conversation with Dan Tapiero to dig up a few nuggets of wisdom.

Central banks are the ultimate insider buyers

2. Bucking the big bank blues - INK Research (free audio, Ultra subscriber video)

Branchless VersaBank (VB) is taking on the Big 5 bank incumbents and based on Q4 results it appears to be having some success. Importantly, insiders are continuing to buy the stock.

Business model focuses on credit quality

An audio download is also available below.

3. The US may lag in 2020 - Real Vision (Ultra subscriber video)

Lakshman Achuthan, COO and co-founder of ECRI, sits down with Real Vision's Ed Harrison to examine what his firm's indicators are signaling in both the business and growth rate cycles. Using data from ECRI, Achuthan argues that the recent jobs report is misleading and explains why that could forecast a slowdown for both employment and the U.S. economy in general. Finally, Achuthan compares the current monetary policy regime to those of the past to provide a glimpse into what 2020 could have in store for financial markets and the economy. Filmed on December 9, 2019 in New York.

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