It is relatively common that what should be recognized as a warning flag of major trouble is often ignored until things get so bad that it is almost impossible not to notice.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – February 17th, 2023
1. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is said to be considering a meeting with Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, at a security conference later this week. It would be their first face-to-face talk since Beijing ignited an international uproar with an alleged spy balloon lazily moving across the whole US mainland, triggering a spike…
Gold in 2022: A Year of Tumult, But Most Precious Metals Were Buoyant
By Jeff Clark, Senior Analyst, GoldSilver, and Adviser for Strategic Wealth Preservation War! Inflation! Rate hikes! Crashing cryptos! Sinking stock markets! A soaring US dollar and hints of recession all highlighted a tumultuous 2022. Despite several headwinds and confusion over gold’s weakness in the face of high inflation, the price ended the year basically flat,…
Gold in Q3: The US Dollar Attacks!
The need for a safe haven asset is clear. The toxic mix of economic, market, and financial risks leaves investors with few places to turn.
Gold in Q2: The Global Selloff
With unresolved issues encompassing much of the globe, it would not be surprising to see the gold price achieve new record highs this year.
Gold in Q1: War, Rate Hikes, and Inflation Push Precious Metals Higher
Our quarterly ITV report examines the performance of precious metals vs. other major asset classes during the first quarter of 2022.
Does China Have Enough Gold Reserves to Launch a Gold Standard?
We don’t know exactly what China’s plans may be, but it would not be surprising in the least if they’re preparing now to pounce at the next crisis, particularly a monetary one.
Will Gold Fall When the Fed Raises Interest Rates?
That suggests investors make sure they own a meaningful amount of physical gold now.
Gold in 2021: Persistent Inflation and a Fed Pivot Provide Hints About 2022
The circumstance of stubborn inflation, elevated political conflicts, and overpriced stock and real estate markets creates an ideal scenario for gold.
They Declared Silver & Gold Were Dead in 1976 – But the Kooks Were Right!
The kooks were indeed right. Those that called for higher prices -higher than what most mainstream investors would believe- were proven correct.