It will depend on how long the budget stalemate drags out, but from a historical perspective, the impact of government shutdowns has been relatively short-lived and contained.
Sadly, human nature seemingly ensures we often use debt unproductively—and not just as individuals. Governments have their own special way of using debt to buy benefits (and votes?) today that future generations will pay for.
Even with investment demand for gold surging, it remains “underowned” according to a State Street Investment Management analyst. That means the yellow metal still has plenty of upside.
We are now in the midst of a partial government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats fuss over government funding. Gold and silver both surged higher as investors looked for a safe haven.
To summarize, it’s a pleasure to report that gold, silver, and mining stocks are in a strong position, currently experiencing their most powerful bull market in recent memory.
Palladium, like platinum, is undervalued and is well-positioned to launch into a bull market of its own as it follows the powerful and still-developing precious metals bull market.
In this week’s Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey opens with blunt news: the federal government shut down at midnight. Lights off. Doors locked. Theater on.
Asian demand has been one of the primary drivers behind the recent gold rally that has seen the yellow metal gain more than 84 percent since January 2024.
