
Gold, the Big Winner of Market Upheavals
U.S. Treasuries, supposed to be the ultimate refuge in times of crisis, appear to have been swept away by the market swell, while gold remains afloat.
Read articleU.S. Treasuries, supposed to be the ultimate refuge in times of crisis, appear to have been swept away by the market swell, while gold remains afloat.
Read articleWith US GDP likely to fall, equity markets are correcting, while gold prices are rising. This movement illustrates a capital rotation typical of stagflationary phases: faced with sluggish growth and persistent inflation, investors abandon risky assets in favor of safe havens.
Read articleTo increase pressure on the physical market, a call for silver purchases has been launched for March 31, in the spirit of the first Silver Short Squeeze. A real supply problem could force short sellers to cover their positions on the market - propelling the silver price to new heights.
Read articleIs silver on the way to becoming a must-have asset, like gold today? The disconnect between the paper market and physical reality continues to worsen, and the accumulating signals suggest that a major breakdown is imminent.
Read articleWith unprecedented levels of debt and rising interest rates undermining bond markets, confidence in sovereign debt is eroding. In the face of this systemic risk, gold is once again the safe-haven asset par excellence.
Read articleIn the USA, inflation is set to rise again due to disruptions in supply chains. But for Europe, the situation is even more critical: in addition to these supply tensions, it will have to contend with soaring interest rates, a further factor in inflationary pressure. The risk of worsening stagflat...
Read articleUS and Europe are showing signs of weakness. The price of gold is benefiting from concerns about growth, and is riding a wave of record highs.
Read articleAre we witnessing the end of paper gold? Currently, 100 ounces of paper gold are traded for every ounce of physical gold available on the market. If paper gold investors lose confidence in their counterparties against a backdrop of physical metal shortages, we'll be witnessing a historic event in...
Read articleThe price of gold in South Korea rose sharply, fuelled by a “fear of missing out” (FOMO) rush. In response to this strong demand, South Korean banks suspended the sale of gold and silver bars, citing a shortage.
Read articleThe gold market is becoming more physical, less manipulated and more transparent. The rush to buy physical gold is taking place against a backdrop of rising inflation.
Read articleUntil recently, physical gold used to flow mainly from refineries to the BRICS countries. Now, over the past two months, it's the US market that's acting as a veritable vacuum cleaner, absorbing an ever-increasing share of the physical gold market.
Read articlePhysical gold is no longer simply an investment; it is now the ultimate protection, ensuring the smooth running of the economy in the event of a sudden breakdown in the traditional financial system.
Read articlePhysical gold now plays the same role in the United States as it did in China last year: a safe alternative in the face of economic and financial instability.
Read articleBy bolstering its gold reserves, China is anticipating the risks of a weakening dollar, linked to budgetary pressures and possible monetary expansion needed to absorb the debt wall.
Read articleThe year 2025 is off to a rough start for the sovereign debt market. Is the resurgence of inflation driving interest rates higher? In Europe, manufacturing activity is slowing, weakening employment, while in the United States, declining orders and consumption are heightening the risks of a global...
Read articleThe question of the timing of the next rise in the gold price remains uncertain: at what point will a market crash, worsening household fragility or increased pressure on the banking system prompt the authorities to make a decisive pivot in monetary policy to avoid a systemic recession?
Read articleWith $2 trillion in bonds, notes and bills maturing in 2025, plus another $2 trillion in annual budget deficits, gross financing needs total $4 trillion. The need to finance such a large amount of new debt is the main argument supporting the forecast of a rise in the price of gold in 2025.
Read articleThe capitalisation of Fartcoin, nicknamed the "fart currency", recently reached $800 million. Meanwhile, the Chinese and Indians are taking massive refuge in physical gold to protect themselves against the devaluation of fiat currencies.
Read articleCentral bank purchases of physical gold, as well as tensions on the silver market, are taking place against a backdrop of general indifference on the part of Western investors.
Read articleEurope’s economic situation is a matter of growing concern. Once a symbol of prosperity and cooperation, the European Union is now weakened by major economic and energy challenges. The continent’s two traditional pillars, France and Germany, are facing difficulties that could have profound reperc...
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