Commentaries

Commodities: The Last Safe Haven Standing

The bank also says de-dollarization is most visible in commodity markets, where a large and growing proportion of energy is being priced in non-dollar-denominated contracts. The US Treasury market is the largest...

The World Has Started to Reprice Trust

By David Russell, GoldCore

The ascent of gold and silver is not a victory for their holders. It is a sign that the system is under strain. Precious metals perform best when other assets fail to inspire confidence.

Don't be afraid. Gold is winning

By Chris Powell, GATA

When GATA was established the price of gold was below $300 and nearly all major central banks were either participating in Western gold price suppression policy -- assisting it with gold sales, leases, swaps, and naked shorting with futures -- or ignorant of it.

Gold Literally Grows in Trees

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

Miners could use these gold-bearing trees to locate new gold deposits. In fact, a 2019 mineral exploration company used tree leaves to locate a 6-meter vein containing 3.4 grams of gold per ton in Australia.

Big Debt Cycles, Part 2

By John Mauldin, Thoughts from the Frontline

Despite its link to gold, Bretton Woods didn’t prevent inflation or recessions. But gold convertibility did put an external constraint on politicians and central banks—which is why it had to go.

Gold ETFs Record Record Inflows in September

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

Inflows of gold into ETFs set a record in the third quarter, driven by the largest September increase on record.

Junk Silver Isn’t Always Junk

By Stuart Englert

Circulated silver coins aren’t worthless junk, especially as the shiny gray metal breaches its all-time high of $50 an ounce, and its value rises rapidly in depreciating currencies.