...this is what's coming out from the internal memos of Citygroup;
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/3526645/Citigroup-says-gold-could-rise-above-2000-next-year-as-world-unravels.html
Short excerpts:
"They are throwing the kitchen sink at this," said Tom Fitzpatrick, the bank's chief technical strategist...
...This gamble was likely to end in one of two extreme ways: with either a resurgence of inflation; or a downward spiral into depression, civil disorder, and possibly wars. Both outcomes will cause a rush for gold..."
Axr6
I've been reading similar doomsday scenarios from various analysts. The difference here is that this one is coming from one of the largest financial institution on Earth (well, at least, they used to be).
My sense is that the coming high inflation is almost a given at this point. If we go the deflation direction on the short run, the Fed and Treasury will feel compelled to fight it with everything they have, which is the Printing Machines.
Disclaimer: This is NOT a suggestion or recommendation for investment.
Albert