…At Levels Last Seen During The Great Depression!
KWN –
This year the Gold/Oil ratio hit all-time highs, shattering the record from the Great Depression. After oil’s plunge and gold’s recent surge, KWN thought it was a good idea to take a look at the astonishing Gold/Oil ratio.
The chart below takes a 30-Year look at the Gold/Oil ratio:
The chart below takes a 70-Year look at the Gold/Oil ratio:
What Does It All Mean?
While the Gold/Oil ratio has now risen close to 30:1, it is incredibly extended above its long-term median average of 15.5. This indicates how fragile the global financial system really is at this point in history. Meaning, what we are seeing can now only be compared to what took place during the Great Depression. Adding fuel to the Gold/Oil ratio has been the fact that for two quarters in a row investment demand for gold has outstripped jewelry demand, also a first in history!