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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 […]
How The World Is Quietly Preparing for a Gold-Backed BRICS Currency
The BRICS Summit Could Change Everything, And Gold Is at the Center Next week, the BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa convene once again. But this isn’t just another round of diplomatic niceties. Behind the scenes, something more consequential is brewing: a possible redrawing of the global financial map, with gold at […]
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 […]
Gold and the Quiet War Already Underway
At the time of writing, world leaders are making public calls for peace, while privately preparing for escalation. President Trump has left the G7 early, speaking in unambiguous terms about the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran. The rhetoric is increasingly hawkish, the military posturing more visible, and the potential for direct US involvement growing […]
