Precious Metals

The recent sharp drop in gold and silver prices caught many investors by surprise. After months of a strong rally, precious metals suddenly sold off late this week, especially on Friday. This sudden move sparked questions: Is the rally over? Or is something else at play? The answer may lie in understanding the difference between paper contracts traded in New York and the physical metal markets in China and India. This post explores whether the selloff reflects a genuine marke

Silver prices have surged dramatically, sparking excitement and concern among investors. The recent adoption of international Basel III regulations has played a key role in this price explosion. These new rules now classify gold and silver as "Tier 1" assets, requiring banks to back futures contracts with actual physical metal. This change has created a scramble for real silver, exposing a significant gap between paper contracts and physical supply. If you hold silver investm

Gold and silver have captured the spotlight in 2025, hitting new highs almost daily and outperforming many other asset classes. Investors and analysts alike are asking whether this momentum will persist. What is driving this surge? Who is buying these precious metals, and how much has the Federal Reserve’s money printing influenced this trend? Finally, what factors could disrupt the rally? This article explores these questions with clear insights and practical examples. Why A

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped almost 900 points yesterday, or roughly 1.9%. Compared to most days, this was a sizable drop. Some reporters in the financial press referred to the tariff-inspired selloff as having caused investors to "panic". When I read statements like these, I have to laugh at the ignorance of the media! About 75% of all stock trading today is driven by algorithms on computers. In other words, "automated program trading". Even individual

On Tuesday this week, Florida's governor signed CS/HB 999 into law to begin the process of recognizing gold and silver as "legal tender"....