The Precious Metals Week in Review – February 21st, 2025.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – February 21st, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul invites Elon Musk to inspect the largest U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox. Musk’s questions about the gold supply have sparked speculation about a potential review. Fort Knox stores over 147 million troy ounces of gold, serving as a financial hedge against economic instability. The last inspection was in 1974, with another one in 2017. Conspiracy theories persist regarding the vault’s actual gold content, leading to renewed interest in transparency.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – October 25th, 2024.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – October 25th, 2024

Gold and silver prices are surging due to safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, with gold reaching a record $2,758.49. Demand for gold is also spurred by inflation concerns, as seen in retail sales at Costco. Investors are diversifying portfolios, increasing the appeal of precious metals as a hedge.