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Wednesday Edition: May 20, 2026

Eat Some Gold!

What made the meal special, and apparently qualified the dinner as “art,” was the fact that all the food was covered in gold. I’m talking real gold here.

Ghana Central Bank Seeks to Increase Domestic Gold Buying to Boost Reserves

Ghana’s efforts to expand its gold holdings are part of a broader global trend toward larger gold reserves, and many countries seek to diversify away from the dollar.

Patience Is Golden

Investors should be far more focused on key zones to buy...$4100, $3900, and $3500 are zones beneath the current price where eager gold money investors can take bold buy-side action.

Metals: Rates Rise, Metals Face Selling Pressure

Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets, highlighting a downtrend, particularly in silver, which has dropped from $88 to $74 an ounce.

Tuesday Edition: May 19, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s Impossible Mission

Lowering rates may slightly reduce credit card and other interest rates paid by consumers. However, it will further erode the dollar’s value, thus further reducing Americans’ real incomes.

Michael Oliver Warns of a Historic Gold and Silver Breakout as Debt Crisis Brews

Oliver predicts gold and silver are preparing for what he described as an unprecedented upside explosion that could unfold within the next three to four months.

Despite Recent Weakness, Gold Bull Market Narrative on Track

Despite economic concerns, demand for hard assets persists due to high replacement costs and supply chain constraints. Gold is viewed as a key hedge against monetary instability.

Gold Demand in Tech and Industry Up Modestly in Q1

The World Gold Council described gold usage in the electronics sector as “on a two-speed setting.” There is sluggishness in consumer electronics demand due to higher prices.

Metals: On Again Off Again War Scenarios Whipsaw Markets

Epstein notes significant fluctuations in gold and silver prices, with gold experiencing a rally despite a prevailing downtrend and silver recovering slightly after a substantial drop.

Monday Edition: May 18, 2026

Gold SWOT: Equinox and Orla Mining Have Combined To Create North America’s New Senior Gold Producer

South Africa’s gold production rose 17.1% year-over-year in March versus 12.8% in February, according to Statistics South Africa. Mining production rose 2.5% YoY vs. 9.7% in February...

Bond Market Says It All – And More

The potential enormity of negative fallout from lower bond prices and higher interest rates was confirmed by big down days in all markets, including stocks, gold, and silver.

The Gold Rally Pauses But Juniors Are Hot

The junior gold and silver miners look fantastic, and my long-term charts suggest the biggest action lies ahead.

Technical Scoop: Fiscal Spark, Bank Bullets, Gold Trend

Our E wave down of a larger ABCDE-type correction may not yet be finished. If correct, that support at the recent low of $4,500 may not hold and we could fall further to $4,300.

Metals: "Iran and the US Fragile Cease-Fire Fraying?"

Epstein examines market movements, noting the fluctuations in gold, silver, and metals, and the influence of rising interest rates, which could draw money away from riskier investments.

Asian Metals Market Update for 18th May 2026

Investment in physical gold and physical assets is for the long term and should not be confused with short-term investments...do not worry if the price consolidates for a very long time.

Sunday Edition: May 17, 2026

Gold’s Recent Trend Not Much of a Friend

Still, Gold is defying (or at least so trying) its downtrending.  To Gold’s weekly bars we go from a year ago-to-date, the red-dotted parabolic Short trend having now completed a ninth week.

Nuclear Making a Comeback but Uranium Supply Squeezed

Even the most conservative projection puts 2040 demand at 278 million pounds — almost 100 million pounds more than current consumption. The West clearly needs to build more uranium mines to prevent shortages of the nuclear fuel as nuclear demand skyrockets due to population pressures, increased electrification as the world...

The World Is Running Out of Its “Shock Absorber”

The world does not need to run out of oil for the system to become unstable. It only needs to fall below the level at which the machinery of supply can function smoothly. That is true of oil, but it is also true of banking, supply chains, currencies and trust.

Shootout at the Inflation Corral

Oil price shocks have been associated with recessions and bear markets in the past. This is not predictive, but it does warrant our paying attention. Energy is the main driver of our economy. We convert energy into everything. And oil is a big part of that energy equation.

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