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The case against gold and why it’s wrong

Gold has had a ferocious rally over the last five years, skyrocketing over 170%. There’s a laundry list of reasons why, but the biggest driver may be a new era of geopolitical volatility and fragmentation incentivizing investors to buy the precious metal. Now add on worries about currency debasement, growth, inflation and irresponsible fiscal finances […]

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Gold, silver rates today: Amid signs of de-escalation in US-Iran war, COMEX gold above $4,600/oz, silver price jumps 7%

Gold and silver rates today snapped their losing run to gain as much as 7% on Wednesday, March 25. Check out the latest COMEX gold and silver prices, along with experts’ take on the near-term outlook. https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-silver-rates-today-amid-signs-of-de-escalation-in-us-iran-war-comex-gold-above-4-600-oz-silver-price-jumps-7-11774399176189.html

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Silver (XAG) Forecast: Fed Pressure Builds as Price Slides Toward 52-Week Moving Average

Key Points: Silver prices dropped 15.76% as rising yields and Fed policy shifted the silver market outlook bearish near-term Silver analysis shows breakdown below key pivots, increasing risk of a move toward the 52-week moving average Silver failed as a safe haven despite war headlines, as rates and liquidity drove price action instead https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/silver-xag-forecast-fed-pressure-builds-as-price-slides-toward-52-week-moving-average-1586853

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Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war of weaponizing money—and gold is the best way for people to protect themselves

The world is facing threats not of a cold war or just a trade war, but a capital war where money is being weaponized, according to billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. He suggested one asset would be the safest to invest in during volatile times. CLICK LINK https://fortune.com/2026/02/04/ray-dalio-warns-capital-war-geopolitical-tensions-debt-gold-asset/

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Federal Funds Rate: What It Is, How It’s Determined, and Why It’s Important

INVESTOPEDIA Definition The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which depository institutions (mainly banks) lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight on an uncollateralized basis. In simpler terms, it’s the rate banks charge each other for short-term loans to meet their reserve requirements. CLICK LINK https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/federalfundsrate.asp

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Gold and silver extend rebound but concerns over volatility linger

KEY POINTS Gold and silver rise in early European trade. Investors see continued upside. Near-term direction will likely be determined by politics, interest rates and the dollar, analysts say. CLICK HERE https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/04/gold-and-silver-extend-rebound-but-concerns-over-volatility-linger.html

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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Falls, S&P 500 & Dow Slip as Gold & Silver Surge on Investor Fear

Stock Market Today Updates: US stock market drops as Nasdaq falls 1.01% to 23,353, S&P 500 slips 0.49% and Dow holds near 49,400, while gold surges 6.18% to $4,939 and silver jumps 13.25% as investors rotate from tech into safe-haven assets amid Fed rate concerns. CLICK HERE https://sundayguardianlive.com/business/us-stock-market-today-nasdaq-falls-sp-500-dow-slip-as-gold-silver-surge-on-investor-fear-168259/amp/

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Silver breaks $100 per ounce record: 3 reasons to get invested right now

The bottom line At over $100 per ounce now, it’s an exciting time to get invested in silver. But a rising price isn’t the only reason to get started now. Just don’t make perfect timing your goal here, either. If you need the portfolio protections silver offers, have a safe and trusted way to secure […]

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Why Silver Is Surging With Gold and Why Analyst Predicts $375 Price in 2026

Major banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bank of America forecast gold reaching $4,900-5,300 by late 2026. Silver predictions are even more dramatic, with Peter Schiff targeting $100, Robert Kiyosaki forecasting $200 and Robert Maloney $375 per ounce. CLICK LINK https://www.financemagnates.com/trending/why-silver-is-surging-with-gold-and-why-analyst-predicts-375-price-in-2026/

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Is BoA Going NET Long? Appears to be while Calling Out $309 per Ounce Silver

Also: Perth Mint Runs out of Silver. UK Dealer paying 5% over spot. UK Bullion dealers out of Silver. US Dealers cancelling Silver orders. 10 ounce and Kilo Bars Sold out almost everywhere. Bank of America’s Michael Widmer says silver could peak between about $135 and $309 per ounce, extrapolating from historical extremes in the gold–silver […]

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China to restrict silver exports, echoing rare earths playbook

New Chinese policies restricting silver exports are set to kick in Thursday as Beijing tightens its grip on the metal. State-run Securities Times on Tuesday cited an unnamed industry insider who said the new export controls place it on the same regulatory footing as rare earths. Silver prices have surged as investors hedge against a […]

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Gold and Silver Storm to Records as Fed Hit With DOJ Subpoenas

(Bloomberg) — Gold and silver climbed to records in a broad-based metals rally as the US Justice Department threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment, reviving concerns about the central bank’s independence. The yellow metal spiked above $4,600 an ounce, while silver surpassed $85 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the potential indictment comes amid […]

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