Analysts warn that loose monetary policy, global conflicts and declining trust in institutions are driving the surge in gold.
        • Linktank@lemmy.todayEnglish
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          3 months ago

          They are also aware that you can’t eat dollars.

          Also, look into how quoting stuff works.

          The alternatives are obvious, because it’s items of actual value, like tools, ammo, seeds. Things that can be traded with/for.