King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

The Invisible Thief: Understanding Inflation Through Three Generations Most people view wealth through the lens of nominal numbers, the figures printed on a paycheck or a bank statement.  However, these numbers are often deceptive.  To truly understand wealth, one must look past the "Money Illusion" and recognize the silent impact of inflation on our lifestyle and legacy. A Tale of Three Paychecks The reality of inflation becomes clearest when viewed through the lived experience of three successive generations.   The First Generation: My father, a dedicated civil servant, supported a family of four on a modest salary. With the help of a standard housing loan, his income was sufficient to build a family home—a "roof above our heads" that provided security and stability. The Second Generation: When I received my first paycheck, the figure was startling: it was double my father’s final salary after his forty years of service. Yet,...

The Golden Mirage: Why France’s Gold Move Isn’t a Return to the Past   Recent headlines regarding France repatriating its gold reserves from New York have sparked a wave of speculation.  To the casual observer, the Banque de France’s decision to move its final 129 tonnes of gold from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York back to Paris looks like a dramatic pivot toward a "Gold Standard".  However, beneath the "Ga Ga" excitement of social media theorists lies a much more practical—and less revolutionary—reality.   The Reality Behind the "Big Move" While some interpret the return of French gold as a political statement or a precursor to gold-backed currency, the facts tell a story of technical modernization: The Profit Play : Rather than physically shipping heavy bars, France sold its older, non-standard gold in New York and purchased modern, internationally compliant bullion in Europe. This "arbitrage" maneuver generated a...

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