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Just How Good Was Gold in 2024?
Gold delivered a stellar 27% gain in 2024, setting 40 new all-time highs and outperforming U.S. stocks and bonds. Central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty, and lower yields fueled this bull run. As 2025 unfolds, analysts project another strong year, with predictions of gold breaching $3,000 amidst continued economic uncertainty. Read on »
JPMorgan Sees Gold, Bitcoin Vital in Growing Debasement Trade
JPMorgan calls the "debasement trade" a lasting trend as inflation and fiat devaluation fears drive demand for gold and bitcoin. Gold's unprecedented rise in central bank and private holdings, alongside a record $78 billion crypto inflow in 2024, marks their structural importance. Analysts see continued portfolio adoption in 2025. Read on »
Barrick Threatens Mali Mine Halt Over Gold Export Restrictions
Mali’s gold export ban now includes stock from Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex, escalating tensions amid ongoing disputes over economic benefits. Barrick CEO Mark Bristow warned of an imminent shutdown, which could affect 8,000 jobs and Mali’s economy. The standoff underscores broader risks in Mali’s mining sector amidst political and regulatory upheavals. Read on »
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