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Is Gold Still a Safe Haven Asset? The Debate Reconsidered
Few debates in finance are as persistent as the question of whether gold remains a reliable safe haven. For centuries, it has been regarded as a refuge in times of uncertainty, a store of value against inflation, political upheaval, and currency debasement. However, critics increasingly question its relevance in a financial world dominated by complex […]
Seven Classic Mistakes New Gold Investors Make and How to Avoid Them
Gold is firmly back in the spotlight. Central banks continue to add to their reserves, experienced investors are quietly accumulating it, and headlines fixate on its price movements. But price alone is not the reason to own gold. Gold serves a deeper purpose. It protects against systemic risk, political instability, and monetary mismanagement. It provides […]
Friday Read: Independence Lost? The Quiet Decline of the Dollar
The Fourth of July arrives once again, that familiar day of national celebration when Americans gather to commemorate their independence, a concept enshrined not only in political terms but woven into the very mythology of the nation itself. Across the country, there will be fireworks and parades, backyard barbecues and patriotic speeches, all evoking the […]
The Next Financial Crisis Has Already Begun (Few See It Coming)
Investors are celebrating what appears to be another reassuring signal from the US economy. The latest jobs report has delivered figures that surpassed expectations. The economy added 147,000 jobs in June, comfortably exceeding the forecast of 111,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 per cent, below the anticipated 4.3 per cent. Furthermore, job numbers for […]
From Mockery to Curiosity: Gold’s Changing Narrative
A decade ago, Gillian Tett asked to see the gold vault at the New York Fed. She was politely but firmly told no. In her recent article for the Financial Times, she reflects on that moment and the deeper meaning behind the refusal. Back then, silence really was golden. These vaults, dug deep into Manhattan […]
The Wealth Strategy You Need Before the Next Shock
This year has delivered no shortage of shocks, and more than a few surprises.Just days ago, the Israel-Iran ceasefire held firm, despite last-minute hostilities. In most markets, that kind of stability would send gold prices lower. But it didn’t. Gold held its ground. In fact, it outperformed a weakening dollar. That tells us something important. […]
Gold Didn’t Blink. That Might Be the Real Warning.
This week should have sent gold prices through the roof. The United States launched a full-scale strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. B-2 bombers. Cruise missiles. Retaliatory strikes from Iran. For nearly two weeks, the world watched the Middle East edge toward wider war. And then, just as suddenly, it stopped. A ceasefire was announced. President […]
The Platinum Breakout No One’s Talking About
Across the Middle East, old shadows are deepening. This week saw direct strikes between Israel and Iran. These are no longer proxy skirmishes, but overt and escalating. President Trump has hinted at possible U.S. involvement, saying he’ll decide “one second before it’s due.” Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that any such move would bring “irreparable damage.” […]
Breaking Gold News: Central Banks Want More Gold In Next Six Months
The World Gold Council has just released its latest Central Bank Gold Reserve Survey, and we thought it was the perfect moment to jump in with a quick update on what’s inside and why it matters for all of us. For the third year in a row, central banks around the world have purchased over […]
