This explains why we've seen long term declines in the value of the precious metal. (moneyahoy.com)
At present I would suggest that there is large scale deflation at present as property values unwind worldwide, this will be followed by falling stock values as investors realize that large sectors of investment returns are also headed for long term decline. (jeffrubinssmallerworld.com)
Mr Twigg said many of the worst affected areas had suffered long term decline with the collapse of manufacturing and mining and a decline in tourism. (bbc.co.uk)