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The majority of investors may consider the Strait of Hormuz a geopolitical hotspot connected to their assets. As a matter of fact, this little canal that connects Iran and Oman is among the most significant economic chokepoints in the whole planet. Twenty per cent of the world’s oil consumption and a significant share of the…
Category: Silver
Gold, Silver Prices Rise On US-Iran Deal, But Hawkish Rate Predictions Weigh
Geopolitical relief and uncertainty over monetary policy added to the complexity of the precious metals market. Gold and silver prices rose on hopes of a compromise between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and relieve tensions in the Middle East. But that was offset by signals from central banks that…
Last Time This Happened, Gold Rose 166%
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,…
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…
