Silver Breaks $50 for the First Time Since 1980

Silver Breaks $50 for the First Time Since 1980

When silver breaks $50, it’s a turning level for treasured metals. The final time silver traded above this stage was 1980, when the Hunt Brothers tried to nook the market, inflation was working close to 14%, and the world was caught in a storm of geopolitical rigidity...
What It Means for Gold, Silver, and Your Portfolio

What It Means for Gold, Silver, and Your Portfolio

You’ve in all probability heard Mike Maloney point out the greenback milkshake idea not too long ago — and for good cause. This vivid metaphor captures probably the most vital dynamics in world finance right this moment. Image the U.S. greenback as an enormous straw,...
U.S. Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Spark Bullion Market Chaos

U.S. Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Spark Bullion Market Chaos

A shockwave just tore through the gold market. The United States has imposed a 39% import tariff on Swiss-refined 1 kg and 100-ounce gold bars — a move that blindsided traders, rattled refineries, and sent COMEX gold futures surging to record highs above $3,500/oz. On...
The Cup, the Handle, and Gold’s ‘Final Third’ Phase

The Cup, the Handle, and Gold’s ‘Final Third’ Phase

Brandon Sauerwein, EditorHistory may not repeat itself exactly, but it often rhymes — especially in the gold market.There are some uncanny similarity between today’s gold market and the legendary 1970s bull run. When adjusted for scale, the patterns align almost...
Why Silver’s 32% YTD Rise Might Just Be the Beginning

Why Silver’s 32% YTD Rise Might Just Be the Beginning

Brandon Sauerwein, EditorSomething significant is happening in the silver market. At $38 an ounce, silver just hit its highest level since 2011 — and the conditions driving this 32% year-to-date rally look different from past spikes.Here’s what’s creating this perfect...