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Gold Surpasses Euro in Global Reserves Amid Record Central Bank Buying
The ECB reports that gold now represents 20% of global reserves, eclipsing the euro’s 16% share. With over 1,000 tonnes added in 2024 alone, central banks—especially in China, India, Turkey, and Poland—are stockpiling bullion. Geopolitical instability and sanctions risk are accelerating the trend, pushing gold into its strongest monetary role in decades. Read on »
The Bullish Case for Platinum
Platinum’s recent rally is backed by deep market imbalances: mine disruptions, declining above-ground stocks, and robust industrial use. Historically undervalued relative to gold and stocks, platinum’s breakout signals renewed investor attention. Coupled with a possible U.S. dollar bear market and tightening physical supply, platinum could be one of 2025’s most explosive commodities. Read on »
Trump Pushes Fed to Print More Ahead of Crash
With rising inflation, oil prices climbing, and global rate cuts highlighting U.S. vulnerabilities, Trump’s push for aggressive monetary easing and debt expansion could lead to a crisis. His calls to replace Powell and dismiss the debt ceiling risk long-term damage to the dollar and could ultimately trigger a monetary regime shift. Read on »
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