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Picture a dark movie theatre. The lights dim. The audience settles into their seats. On the screen appears a villain everyone thought had been defeated years ago. Inflation. After the painful surge of 2020 through 2022, central bankers assured the public that the worst was behind us. Interest rates were raised aggressively, economic growth slowed,…
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Is The Movement Away from The U.S. Dollar Speeding Up?
As a result of the phenomenon known as “de-dollarisation” occurring all across the world, international trade, reserves, and cross-border finance are moving away from the United States dollar. There are a range of reasons why people are asking whether de-dollarisation is picking up pace – including geopolitical developments, the policies around sanctions, the realignment of…
THE RETURN OF MONETARY REALITY
For years, investors, businesses, and consumers were told that inflation was under control. Policymakers repeatedly assured the public that rising prices were temporary and that stability would soon return. Yet the latest economic data suggests a very different reality is emerging. The foundations of the global financial system are being tested once again, and those…
How The Conflict In The Middle East Affects Long-Term Investors In Precious Metals
Financial markets have been affected by geopolitical events, including Middle East tensions. An unstable situation in one of the most important oil and commerce regions in the world might change the value of currencies, commodities, equities, and the emotions of investors. In volatile times, investors in precious metals for the long term need to be…
Changes In Monetary and Industry Demand And How They Affect The Value Of Valuable Metals
Gold, silver, and platinum’s prices are affected by a tug-of-war between monetary demand (for example, to protect against inflation and keep reserves at the central bank) and industry demand (for example, in technology, solar panels, and cars). Monetary Demand Monetary demand is the desire for precious metals as reserves, investments and stores of value. This…