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In January, Swiss gold exports to the U.S. reached a record high of 193 metric tons, driven by fears of potential tariffs. This surge, exceeding the total for 2024, was triggered by a premium on Comex gold futures, creating a profitable opportunity for traders to deliver gold to U.S. warehouses. Due to differing bar sizes … Read more
Speculation over Fort Knox’s gold reserves grows as decades without full audits fuel doubts about the vault’s contents. On Polymarket, bettors now price a 21% likelihood the gold doesn’t exist, mirroring lingering public distrust despite official claims of security. Is America’s Iconic Gold Secure? 21% of Polymarket Bettors Say No Decades of conjecture have swirled … Read more
A perennial inquiry among financial circles—from bitcoin enthusiasts to gold stalwarts—centers on the U.S. national debt’s vertiginous climb to $36.51 trillion by Feb. 22, 2025. Contrary to the specious assertions of certain commentators who simplistically blame tax reductions, the crux lies in three interlocking forces: expansive fiscal outlays, unrelenting shortfalls between revenue and expenditures, and … Read more
Gold prices reached a record high on Feb. 20, driven by fears of a global trade war due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, which increased safe-haven demand for the metal. Spot gold rose to $2,936.38 an ounce, with an earlier peak of $2,954.69, marking its tenth record high this year. U.S. gold futures … Read more
The price of gold has shot up nearly 45% since February 2024 to $2,927.10 per ounce according to gold.org, but Bloomberg exchange-traded fund (ETF) Analyst Eric Balchunas says “No one cares,” in a post on X. Indeed, gold ETFs have virtually stalled within that same timeframe, while spot bitcoin ETFs have amassed more than $40 … Read more
During an online exchange involving news outlet Zerohedge and D.O.G.E. head Elon Musk, Rand Paul explained that Fort Knox’s gold reserves weren’t audited yearly. Paul proposed to help Musk conduct this audit and verify that the purported $425 billion worth of gold is still held there. A Golden Opportunity: Senator Rand Paul Proposes to Audit … Read more
These banks have sold out of some gold products intended for retail investors in China, as the recent surge in gold prices has led investors to reconsider gold as a hedge against potential macroeconomic instability, including a potential trade war. Banks Sold Out of Gold as Retail Investors’ Demand Rises in China Gold is shining … Read more
Peter Schiff warns inflation is accelerating and the Fed is failing, arguing gold is poised to soar as real interest rates fall and economic instability grows. Peter Schiff Sounds Alarm on Inflation and Economic Instability Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning about inflation, arguing that the Federal Reserve’s response is … Read more
On Tuesday, February 11, gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,942.70 per ounce amid concerns over President Trump’s tariff announcement. Gold Holds Onto ‘Safe Haven’ Status On Feb. 11, gold prices surged to $2,942.70 per ounce, a new all-time high, amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement could trigger a global … Read more
Bitcoin has struggled to keep pace with gold in 2025, as geopolitical instability and Trump’s trade war policies push investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025 Bitcoin, which outperformed most asset classes last year, is now lagging behind gold, as investors flock to stability amid growing geopolitical tensions. According to a recent … Read more
