The U.S. Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting decision, followed by uncertainty over the geopolitical climate in the Middle East were the two primary factors that drove market moves this week. The ongoing trade spat between the U.S. and China also remains unresolved and can be expected to trigger further market volatility ahead of the G-20 meeting in Japan next week.
Complain But Remain
All countries have a “shelf-life” of sorts. Generally, they begin when an old, top-heavy government collapses from its own weight. The end of the old regime is characterized by civil unrest, revolution, secession, economic collapse or some combination of these conditions.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – June 14th, 2019
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East erupted again this week as Iran was accused of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, as well as supporting an attack against an airport in Saudi Arabia.
Is the Gold/Silver Ratio Headed to 100? Three Questions to Answer.
The gold/silver ratio keeps climbing. And climbing and climbing. When is this darn thing going to reverse and see silver finally outperform gold?
Ensuring the Worst Possible Leadership
Ancient Greece is credited as raising the societal structure to new heights. Whenever this period is referred to, philosophers and historians are quick to mention that the ancient Greeks gave the world Democracy.
Storing Precious Metals Offshore – A How To Guide
Our resident precious metals guru, SWP General Manager Mark Yaxley, answers the question “What should I look for when considering storing precious metals offshore?”
The Peasants’ Revolt
In 2016, James Delingpole commented that toffs hate Brexit because it’s the Peasants’ Revolt.
Gold & Silver Volatility Near Record Lows — Guess What Comes Next?
As precious metals investors know all too well, gold and silver prices haven’t moved much for the past 5+ years. And along with that stagnant price environment has come low volatility.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – June 7th, 2019
Trade disputes continue to be of primary concern to markets and to the global economy as a whole.
Precious Metals International Announces Partnership with Netcoins
Precious Metals International, Ltd. (PMI) today announces the birth of a new partnership with Netcoins in the bullion-cryptocurrency-sphere.