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For over half a century, the United States has surpassed the United Kingdom as the leading international power. Its military and monetary strength, the first two of a hegemonic country, remain unrivalled. The Biden administration seeks to maintain this superpower, but the world is changing.

US markets hit new highs thanks to the rise of technology stocks, notably NVIDIA, while European households prefer bank savings. At the same time, China and other BRICS countries are increasing their gold reserves, moving away from the dollar.

India's central bank has moved around 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults, with plans to repatriate more soon, according to a TOI report. This significant transfer, the first since 1991, addresses logistical and storage diversity concerns.

Gold acts as the ultimate safe haven in today's bond market. The yellow metal is the asset that will eventually put an end to the irresponsible inflationary policies and growing indebtedness of governments the world over.

This week, we'll look at charts of both gold and silver vs. the United States Consumer Price Index, which essentially uses a basket of goods and services to measure the cost of living in the United States over time. Another way to look at these charts is that they are measuring the metals against in...

In 2024, with almost one in five ounces now dedicated to the photovoltaic industry, tensions on the silver market are mounting. Against this backdrop, the price of the grey metal would be headed for good prospects. While the breakout from the $26/oz level has now been confirmed, analysis of the beha...

The price of gold broke another all-time record in all currencies last week. China remains the main driver of this gold frenzy. Trading volumes on the Shanghai market have exploded in recent days.

The New Gold Playbook reflects changing market dynamics driven by central bank actions, geopolitics, and the rising importance of noninflationary assets like gold and Bitcoin.

Money, as a medium of exchange, has existed throughout human history in many different forms. For centuries, there has been a constant tension between those who advocate hard, metallic money and those who defend credit money or debt money.

Inflation seems to be making a comeback in the United States, as shown by the core PPI figures, which indicate an increase in prices paid by manufacturers. The pulses observed on this indicator foreshadow an increase in prices paid by consumers, pointing to a further rise in the core CPI in the mont...

In 2024, the US Federal Reserve is operating in a complex economic landscape, marked by persistent inflation, stagnant economic growth and several geopolitical conflicts that are reigniting international tensions.

This week, we'll look at the ratio of the Median Sales Price of Homes in the United States to silver - or more simply put, the number of ounces of silver required to buy a home throughout history.

It seems likely that last year's silver shortfall will be repeated next year. Current supply is unable to keep pace with ever-increasing demand.

Saving is necessary and normal, but doesn't saving too much indicate a fear of the future? This seems to be the inclination of Europeans, according to a recent study by the research department of Natixis (Why are consumers in the eurozone so cautious?).

Since the October 2023 gold low of just over $1,600 gold is up but is anyone buying? Well no, certainly none of the normal players. Gold Depositories, Gold Funds and Gold ETFs have lost just under 1,400 tonnes of their gold holdings in the last 2 years since May 2022.

The fact that the price of gold remains above its break line is a signal that the Fed will not be able to keep rates at this level for very long without jeopardizing the refinancing of US debt.

Global debt has reached an all-time high of over $300 trillion. If this amount explains so many things, it is above all the driving force behind a boundless ideology in a world of risks and stakes of all kinds.

China is trying to slow down the gold-buying craze, while economic pressures in Japan and the United States keep gold as an attractive asset despite high stock market valuations.

In the economic turmoil, the FGDR's deposit guarantee scheme is an illusion in the face of real risks, emphasizing the importance of diversifying one's financial assets to guard against banking crises.

Last year, we looked at charts of Silver/Euro and Dow/Gold, both of which were on the verge of significant long-term breakouts. Since that time, the suspected breakouts have occurred, providing key evidence that the bull market in precious metals is indeed underway. It's time to review these fascina...