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Friday Edition: October 9, 2026

Dollar Hindering Gold

Gold has been hindered by the surging US dollar, forcing a correction-grade selloff. Currency traders flooded into the US dollar, but all those swings are overdone, ready to overshoot the other way. That sets up gold for...

Positive ETF Gold Flows Pushed Holdings to a New Record in September

According to the latest data compiled by the World Gold Council, ETFs globally increased their gold holdings by 67.3 tonnes to a record 4,256 tonnes.

What Could Shock the Markets Before Election Day

The consequences of the three ongoing wars are turning the economy into a witch’s brew. $6.50 diesel and $4 gasoline are just the most obvious parts of it.

Financial Freedom vs. Debt Bondage

A sound, stable currency is impossible with a fiat monetary system dependent on an ever-larger amount of credit and unpayable debt.

The Inflation Illusion: How Government Formulas Shape the Data

Maharrey explains that the government changed the methodology used to calculate the CPI during the 1990s because officials believed the existing approach overstated inflation.

Gold and Silver; Correction Progress (Technical & Fundamental)

Gold and silver are firmly in correction, while doing excellent work to refresh for the next bull market rally. Technically, critical support levels are being tested.

Bundesbank Bank Chief Says There's a Good Case for Continued Central Bank Gold Buying

Morgan Stanley commodities strategist Amy Gower said gold’s ability to hold $4,000 per ounce despite rising yields shows this demand factor is at work.

Gold Silver Ratio Exploded in Gold's Favor

Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metals market highlighting significant movements such as a rise in gold and a sharp decline in copper and platinum.

Thursday Edition: October 8, 2026

The Big Bond Bust Keeps Expanding

Everything has a price, and the 10YR finally found its. It just had to price back to where things were during the dot-com bust!

Lower Gold Price, Stronger USD, Higher Interest Rates

Gold’s long-term, erratic rise in price since 1971 reflects the loss of U.S. dollar purchasing power over the past century.

Trump SHOCKS Gold Market With 'Bizarre' Slip...

Brien Lundin joined me to talk about what’s happening, and why there’s a rapidly increasing chance that the next 25 years in the gold market look incredibly similar to the last 25 years.

CIA Gold Thief Also Compromised Spy’s Identity, DOJ Says

“During the search, FBI agents seized approximately 303 gold bars, each of which weighs approximately one kilogram,” court records say.

Central Bank Summer Gold Spree Continued in August

The surging gold price likely factored into slowing central bank gold accumulation. As the World Gold Council put it, the higher price prompted “a more cautious approach.”

High Rates & Strong USD Press Metals Lower

Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metals market, noting the impact of a strong dollar and high interest rates on metal prices, particularly gold, which continues to decline.

Wednesday Edition: October 7, 2026

Ghana Develops Yuan-Based Payment System to Bypass Dollar

Business Insider Africa headlined its report on the new yuan payment system, "Africa's gold powerhouse bypasses US dollar to clear trade with China."

Gold and Silver Bounce — But the Bond Market Still Holds the Reins

The conditions that make physical precious metals worth owning can also create short-term pressure on their prices.

Debasement Trade Supporting Gold Even as Yields Spike

MKS PAMP metals specialist Nicky Shiels told Reuters the “debasement and de-dollarization” premium has risen from ⁠about $120 an ounce before 2022 to an average of more than $1,000.

Gold Is A Savvy Citizen's Government

Gold is now trading in the $4200-$3941 buy zone. That zone isn’t just for buying gold. It’s also for silver and mining stocks that move in sync with gold.

Downtrends in Gold and Silver Starting to Waiver

Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets, noting slight increases in gold prices around the $4200 level and pressure on silver, which struggles to maintain rallies.

Tuesday Edition: October 6, 2026

Trump’s Other War

President Trump’s tariffs have been estimated to impose an over 800 dollars tax on the average American household this year.

Clive Maund on Treasury Yields, Gold, and Silver’s Next Move

Maund said gold may be reacting back toward the upper boundary of a bullish falling-wedge pattern. He identified roughly $3,900 to $3,950 per ounce as a potential area of strong support.

Government Revises Fed's Favorite Inflation Indicator to Further Understate Inflation

In other words, it consistently tells a better inflation story. And central bankers like nothing better than a sanguine inflation story.

Metals: Still in Overall Bearish Mode

Ira Epstein notes the mixed performance in the metal markets, with gold showing a bearish bias under the 18-week average, and comments on the dollar's strength, nearing the 102 level.

Asian Metals Market Update for 6th October 2026

I am least bothered by the short-term bearish price trend in gold and silver. I get criticized by my friends for my bullish view every time.

Monday Edition: October 5, 2026

Gold SWOT: The Koné Project Owned by Montage Gold Achieved First Gold Pour on Budget

The best-performing precious metal for the past week was gold but it was still down 3.46%...ETF outflows, a stronger U.S. dollar and easing safe-haven demand reinforced downward pressure.

The Deeper Dive: Economic Bubble Troubles Are Ready to Burst Everywhere

With stagflation, expect slowly rising unemployment at first (slowly because many are just leaving the labor force or being deported) coupled with continually rising inflation.

Rates, Stock Market & Gold

We are working on the assumption that all of wave (iv) is complete at the 3944.20 low, and if that is the case, then we are now starting to move higher in wave (v).

Technical Scoop: Weak Jobs, Gold Down, Economy Tippy

We know we are in a period that is not friendly to gold. It can last into December. The final low could come anytime from now until mid-December...It will be buying opportunity.

Metals: FED Rate Hike Odds for October Drop Sharply This Week

Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets, noting a recent jobs report that fell short of expectations, which has led to a reduced probability of an October rate hike.

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