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When politics gets ugly in Washington (or Ottawa), investors typically tune in. Government shutdowns, debt ceiling showdowns, and widening deficits get labeled “political theater.” But to the financial markets—and particularly to gold—they’re anything but sidelines. In fact, history shows that political chaos and fiscal strain can be bullish for bullion. Here’s why. Shutdowns and Market…
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The “Bond Bullion Barbell”: A Bond Strategy to Survive a Credit-Minded World
Investors today confront a dilemma: while governments burden themselves with record debt, interest rates swing unpredictably, and inflation continues to probe the central banks. The old 60/40 stock-bond portfolios don’t seem nearly as invincible as they used to. That’s when a new concept, the “Bond Bullion Barbell” investment concept, enters the picture. This strategy unites…
Mining Industry Acquisitions and Mergers: What Are the Implications for Gold Supplies and Prices?
Gold mining has long been a staple of the global gold marketplace, but over the last number of years ,a series of mergers and deals has been reshaping the business at a rapidly accelerating pace. From major acquisition deals among leading producers through continent-stretching strategic partnerships, consolidation is reshaping the methods of gold extraction and…
Top Performing Mining Stocks of 2025
Where Investors Are Discovering Growth In 2025, the mining sector comes back onto investors’ radar screens—both because of record commodity prices and because some mining stocks are yielding spectacular returns. For investors interested in exposure to precious metals and strategic minerals beyond physical bullion, mining stocks offer leveraged returns. Below, we outline the big themes…
Gold Ratios Defined: What Are Gold-to-Silver and Gold-to-Platinum Ratios?
Traditional stores of value, such as precious metals, are always deemed safe havens, yet investors often look beyond the simple spot price in gauging a chance assessment. Among the finest tools utilized in such a process is the gold ratios—relative judgments of the price of gold and other metals like silver or platinum. These ratios…
