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Gold Proven as Real Money
Despite being removed from official currency use decades ago, gold remains money in practice. Central banks hold over 38,000 tons, repatriate reserves for security, and value gold as a top-tier asset under Basel III. Rising prices and strategic buying highlight its superiority over declining paper and digital currencies. Read on »
Gold Rally Invites 1980s Comparison
Gold’s rise draws comparisons to the 1980 peak, but the drivers differ sharply. Then, high inflation and geopolitical shocks dominated. Today, record central bank purchases—especially from emerging economies—plus steady demand from China and India underpin prices, making this rally less vulnerable to collapse than its historical counterpart. Read on »
A Uranium Short Squeeze?
Hedge funds once fueled uranium’s surge via the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust; now they’re shorting it, forcing prices lower and sidelining the trust’s buying power. With fundamentals strengthening—global nuclear expansion, tight supply—analysts see a rare opportunity in junior uranium equities. Deep discounts and high short interest could set up a squeeze. Read on »
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