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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…
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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,…
How The Conflict In The Middle East Affects Long-Term Investors In Precious Metals
[miniorange_social_login] 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…
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…
THE UNPAYABLE DEBT GROWS LARGER
For years, investors were told inflation was temporary, government debt was manageable, and central banks had complete control over the financial system. Markets climbed higher, liquidity flooded the economy, and confidence in paper assets became almost unquestioned. But beneath the surface, the behavior of governments, central banks, and institutional investors has started to change dramatically….
