Economist Jim Rickards has shared insights on the U.S. dollar’s decline, driven by sanctions and mounting debt, and the potential rise in gold’s value as nations seek alternatives like the BRICS currency. He warns that internal mismanagement is the greatest threat to the dollar’s stability, stating to the U.S. government: “You’re taking confidence for granted.…
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Despite a general downturn in crypto markets, gold has appreciated by 3% over the past five days, currently trading at $2,391 per ounce this weekend. Supporters of gold anticipate the precious metal will continue its strong performance in the latter half of 2024. Similar to predictions for bitcoin, a Trump 2.0 era could further boost…
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UBS sees gold as an attractive geopolitical hedge and portfolio diversifier, rating the metal as most preferred in its investment lessons for the second half of the year report. The bank highlights strong market performance driven by AI investment and recommends diversified portfolios across various assets, regions, and sectors to navigate political and economic uncertainties.…
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Earlier this week, Bank of America analysts revealed that gold might reach $3,000 in the next 18 months, pushed by central bank demand and a Federal Reserve dovish turn. “Achieving this would require non-commercial demand to pick up from current levels, which in turn needs a Fed rate cut to happen,” Bank of America analysts…
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The World Gold Council’s 2024 survey reveals that central banks plan to increase gold reserves amid geopolitical and financial uncertainties. Over 80% of respondents expect global bullion holdings to rise, and 29% of central banks plan to boost their own reserves. Motivations include strategic rebalancing, domestic production, and market concerns like crisis risks and inflation.…
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The Bank of Thailand might be increasing its gold reserves to power a de-dollarized trading system, according to Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst. Nieuwenhuijs states that the Bank of Thailand’s constant gold purchases might indicate the nation is preparing to address the possible trade imbalances derived from using Mbridge, a CBDC cross-border settlement project.…
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Bank of America (BOFA) forecasts a bullish trend for silver, anticipating an increase in prices through the latter half of 2024 into 2025. BOFA analysts project silver prices to average $35/oz by 2026, compared to the current spot price of $29.19/oz. This optimistic outlook is driven by expectations of an end to central bank interest…
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Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of a new USD-denominated Tethered Asset, AUSDT, by Alloy by Tether. This innovative offering tethers its value to Tether Gold, backed by physical gold, introducing a new level of stability and reliability to the volatile cryptocurrency market. The AUSDT token, which is available for…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for its abandonment of the gold standard, remarking in a Sputnik-released video that the U.S. dollar is now a trust-based currency without tangible backing, a decision underscored by the absence of gold equivalence. This critique arrives during efforts by BRICS countries to diminish reliance on the U.S.…
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Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real estate downturn, and trade tensions, have increased their gold purchases by 27% in the first quarter. In Thailand…
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