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From Mockery to Curiosity: Gold’s Changing Narrative
A decade ago, Gillian Tett asked to see the gold vault at the New York Fed. She was politely but firmly told no. In her recent article for the Financial Times, she reflects on that moment and the deeper meaning behind the refusal. Back then, silence really was golden. These vaults, dug deep into Manhattan […]
The Wealth Strategy You Need Before the Next Shock
This year has delivered no shortage of shocks, and more than a few surprises.Just days ago, the Israel-Iran ceasefire held firm, despite last-minute hostilities. In most markets, that kind of stability would send gold prices lower. But it didn’t. Gold held its ground. In fact, it outperformed a weakening dollar. That tells us something important. […]
Gold Didn’t Blink. That Might Be the Real Warning.
This week should have sent gold prices through the roof. The United States launched a full-scale strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. B-2 bombers. Cruise missiles. Retaliatory strikes from Iran. For nearly two weeks, the world watched the Middle East edge toward wider war. And then, just as suddenly, it stopped. A ceasefire was announced. President […]
The Platinum Breakout No One’s Talking About
Across the Middle East, old shadows are deepening. This week saw direct strikes between Israel and Iran. These are no longer proxy skirmishes, but overt and escalating. President Trump has hinted at possible U.S. involvement, saying he’ll decide “one second before it’s due.” Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that any such move would bring “irreparable damage.” […]
Breaking Gold News: Central Banks Want More Gold In Next Six Months
The World Gold Council has just released its latest Central Bank Gold Reserve Survey, and we thought it was the perfect moment to jump in with a quick update on what’s inside and why it matters for all of us. For the third year in a row, central banks around the world have purchased over […]
Gold and the Quiet War Already Underway
At the time of writing, world leaders are making public calls for peace, while privately preparing for escalation. President Trump has left the G7 early, speaking in unambiguous terms about the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran. The rhetoric is increasingly hawkish, the military posturing more visible, and the potential for direct US involvement growing […]
The Golden Compass
In the 15th century, when European explorers began venturing into unknown oceans, maps were often filled with guesswork. The edges of the known world might feature a dragon or a warning: Here be monsters. But the most valuable tool wasn’t the map. It was the compass. Maps could be wrong. The compass told the truth. […]
Gold is now the reserve currency. The West just hasn’t admitted it.
You’d be forgiven for missing it, but gold has overtaken the euro as the world’s second-most held reserve asset. It now makes up 20% of global central bank reserves. The euro lags behind at 16%. The dollar still sits at the top, for now, but its share is steadily eroding. In 2024 alone, central banks […]
Silver Resets: How High Can It Go?
For years, silver has been the forgotten metal. It sat quietly while gold took center stage. Traders dismissed it. Central banks ignored it. Most of the financial world barely gave it a second glance. But something has changed. Silver has surged past $36 an ounce, not with a gentle climb, but with the kind of […]
