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The Oil Shock That Hasn’t Happened Yet

The Oil Shock That Hasn’t Happened Yet

In the desert, a mirage convinces you relief is just ahead. The horizon bends, the heat makes the air appear to shimmer, and what looks like water turns out to be nothing more than heat and distance playing a trick on the eye. This metaphor came to mind again this week, as I found myself […]
The Question Every Gold & Silver Investor Gets Wrong Right Now

The Question Every Gold & Silver Investor Gets Wrong Right Now

At the time of writing we can see that both gold and silver are under pressure again today. Prices have slipped as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields weigh on sentiment, with gold pulling back and silver seeing sharper losses. At the same time, geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in the Middle East. […]
Iran, Oil & Famine: How Bad Can It Really Get?

Iran, Oil & Famine: How Bad Can It Really Get?

Today’s data presents a picture of resilience that sits somewhat uneasily alongside the geopolitical backdrop, with U.S. retail sales rising by 1.7% in March, comfortably ahead of expectations and reinforcing the view that consumer demand remains strong, and that the Federal Reserve may have less urgency to cut rates than markets had previously assumed. In […]
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