Across the Middle East, old shadows are deepening. This week saw direct strikes between Israel and Iran. These are no longer proxy skirmishes, but overt and escalating.
President Trump has hinted at possible U.S. involvement, saying he’ll decide “one second before it’s due.” Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that any such move would bring “irreparable damage.” Meanwhile, the internet in Iran has gone dark, a further sign of growing isolation.
In the U.S., unrest builds. Elected officials are being arrested during protests. The Supreme Court has upheld bans on gender-affirming care for minors. Federal support for LGBTQ+ suicide hotlines is being withdrawn. A heat dome is smothering the eastern states. And a hurricane is now bearing down on Mexico.
Elsewhere, chaos finds other channels.
Amid this uncertainty, many investors are rethinking their assumptions. Gold has rallied. Silver just hit a 13-year high. And now, platinum, a long-dismissed precious metal as the underperformer of the precious metals world, is breaking out.
On GoldCoreTV, we explore why platinum is suddenly surging: shrinking inventories, supply disruptions in South Africa, and renewed demand from automakers, investors, and the jewelry sector. The metal is up 18% in June alone. Watch now to find out our predictions.
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