How Much Gold Do the French Own?France is known for having the 4th largest stock of gold in the world, even though the country ranks 23rd in wealth per capita. In fact, over 2,400 tons of gold, or €146 billion at €60,000/kg, are stored in the vaults at 39 Rue Croix des Pe...Thomas Andrieu | Apr 16, 2024Read article
Gold and Silver Entering Exponential PhaseThe price moves in the coming months and year are likely to be spectacular. The combination of technical and fundamental factors can easily drive gold well above $3,000 and silver to new highs above $50.Egon Von Greyerz | Apr 15, 2024Read article
Gold ETF Rush in ChinaThe price of gold continues to rise, despite the persistent lack of interest shown by Western investors. The decline in outstandings continued in March, albeit less pronounced than in previous months. Even so, this is the tenth consecutive...Laurent Maurel | Apr 12, 2024Read article
Why Gold Is Breaking Records: The Story Of The 1970sIt's still too early to know whether a second wave of inflation will occur, but gold seems to suspect it...Philippe Herlin | Apr 11, 2024Read article
China's Central Bank Purchases Gold For 17th Consecutive MonthChina’s central bank purchased gold for the 17th consecutive month in March, extending a buying frenzy that has helped drive the price of the precious metal to a record high.Goldbroker ™ | Apr 9, 2024Read article
Zimbabwe Launches Gold-Backed Currency To Replace Collapsing Local DollarZimbabwe has replaced its local dollar, which collapsed after less than 5 years in existence, with a new gold-backed currency. This is the latest step taken by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to end decades of monetary chaos.Goldbroker ™ | Apr 8, 2024Read article
U.S. Monetary and Fiscal Policy Driving Precious Metals HigherThe U.S. Treasury bond-buying program is impacting the markets, with potential implications for the dollar and precious metals, notably gold and silver.Laurent Maurel | Apr 5, 2024Read article
Silver Makes a Big Move, as Gold vs.US Debt and Money Supply BreakoutThe silver/gold ratio indicates a major move ahead for silver, which has already surged 10% in a week to around $27. Additionally, charts of the gold-to-US money supply and gold-to-US government debt ratios show breakthroughs, suggesting a...Mike Roy | Apr 4, 2024Read article
The World’s Best Kept Investment Secret Is GoldThe world’s best kept investment secret is GOLD: Gold has gone up 7.5X this century, gold Compound annual return since 2000 is 9.2%, Dow Jones Compound annual return since 2000 is 7.7% incl. reinvested dividends.So why are only 0.6% of glob...Egon Von Greyerz | Apr 1, 2024Read article
Gold Benefits From Currency WarsThe dual situation of the Bank of Japan stalemate - whose credibility is currently being tested by the markets - and the ongoing currency war are clearly benefiting gold.Laurent Maurel | Mar 29, 2024Read article
Inflation Set to Remain Persistently High in EuropeA gloomy outlook: inflation is set to remain persistently high in Europe. We've been saying this for a long time. A Natixis study supports this view and identifies several factors (which we re-rank in order of importance) driving up prices...Philippe Herlin | Mar 28, 2024Read article
Central Banks' Gold Rush IntensifiesGold is attracting growing interest in an international environment marked by multiple challenges and a climate of permanent uncertainty. Progressive de-globalization and contemporary societal aspirations also accentuate the importance of a...Julien Chevalier | Mar 26, 2024Read article
As Gold Makes All Time High, Silver Is About To Play Catch UpThis week we'll look at a couple of charts of the silver/gold ratio that indicate silver may be about to lead gold during the next leg higher.Mike Roy | Mar 25, 2024Read article
The United States Enters Into Stagflation: Gold Breaks New RecordsThe United States is entering a period of stagflation, a scenario that is enabling gold to set a new all-time record, confirming last week's breakout. Gold always rises during stagflation.Laurent Maurel | Mar 21, 2024Read article
JP Morgan Forecasts a Gold Price of $2,500In a January 2024 publication, JP Morgan unveiled its outlook for the gold price. The world's leading bank, with a market capitalization of over $500 billion, stated that “a cutting cycle is expected to be positive for bullion and supportiv...Thomas Andrieu | Mar 19, 2024Read article