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Michael Oliver: Gold & Silver Are Entering Their Next Phase
Today, I sat down with Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, to discuss what his analysis is telling him about precious metals and the wider financial markets. Despite the sharp correction earlier this year, Michael believes the underlying structure of gold and silver has remained remarkably resilient. Rather than signalling the end of the […]
Gold & Silver: The Common Thread Behind Today’s Biggest Risks
Over the past few weeks, Stephen and I have been discussing a number of developments that, taken on their own, are significant enough. But what struck us wasn’t any single issue it was how interconnected they’ve become. In this excerpt from our latest GoldCore webinar, we explore what we have called The Great Convergence: a […]
Dr. Stephen Leeb: China Has 50,000 Tonnes of Gold — The Dollar’s Replacement Is Already Built
At the time of writing, gold continues to trade in a narrow range around $4,050/oz as investors await this week’s key US economic data, particularly Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. Deutsche Bank expects US employment to increase by 65,000 jobs in July, a modest improvement on June’s 57,000 gain, while forecasting the unemployment rate to […]
The Financial Technology That Burned Down Parliament
What We TrustSix true stories about money, ownership and survivalA six-part GoldCore Friday Read series using true episodes from financial and social history to explore what money is, what ownership means, why intelligent people speculate, where wealth becomes safe and what we are ultimately trying to preserve. On 16 October 1834, workmen at the Palace […]
When the Banks Closed, Ireland Invented Its Own Money
What We TrustSix true stories about money, ownership and survivalA six-part GoldCore Friday Read series using true episodes from financial and social history to explore what money is, what ownership means, why intelligent people speculate, where wealth becomes safe and what we are ultimately trying to preserve. On Friday, 1 May 1970, the doors of […]
China Is Closing Retail Gold Trading. Here’s What It Really Means
At the time of writing, gold is trading near $4,067 an ounce, down around 1.5% today, while silver is close to $58.06, down approximately 2.75%. Today’s market reaction is once again being driven by what the conflict could mean for inflation and interest rates. Oil has climbed towards $100 a barrel following attacks on two […]
Central Banks Are Selling Gold Right Now — And Still Buying More
Markets began the week with yet another reminder of just how quickly the picture can change. Gold briefly slipped below $4,000 an ounce yesterday before recovering above $4,070 today. Silver has rebounded more sharply, while oil climbed above $90 a barrel, up from less than $72 at the beginning of the month, around the level […]
Gold & Silver: Paper VS Physical — The $361B Gap Is Getting Wider Right Now
Gold and silver investing in 2026 is being shaped by a gap most investors have never examined. In 2025, daily gold trading volume averaged $361 billion. In the first half of 2026, it reached nearly $488 billion. The physical gold investment market that underlies it has not kept pace and the distance between paper gold […]
Your Portfolio Is Prepared For The Wrong Crisis
The other day I was fortunate to receive a report from Fordham Global Foresight, the independent advisory business founded by geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham. It begins with a question its authors hear repeatedly from business leaders and senior executives: “When will things go back to normal?” It’s probably a question I myself am guilty of […]
