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Investing in precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent strategy for diversifying your investment portfolio and hedging against economic uncertainties. However, timing is key when it comes to buying gold and silver to maximize your returns. In this article, we’ll delve into various factors that can help you identify the best time to buy gold and silver in 2024, backed by insightful data and analysis.  Best Time to Buy Gold Based on Market Fundamentals: Understanding market fundamentals is crucial in determining the opportune moment to invest in gold. Factors such as interest rates, inflation rates, geopolitical tensions,…

EUR/USD Approaches Parity: 20-Year Low This past week we witnessed the Euro at a 20-year low, briefly falling slightly below parity with the USD. However, this was short-lived as Forex traders bought the Euro across the globe for what looked like a bargain price. In addition, short Euro traders were also covering their positions, representing the more significant portion of the strong buying surge shortly after breaching parity. The one-to-one “Big Figure” is not only a historical level but a significant psychological barrier. Human conditioning has taught us to round everything off with the 0 figure, and in our everyday…

“I am not used to this way of doing business.”

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire is joined by silver market veteran Peter Krauth to break down the latest developments in the silver sector. With physical supply tightening, inflationary pressures mounting, and industrial demand surging, silver is emerging as one of the most undervalued assets in today’s financial landscape. See more episodes of Live from the Vault The US Silver Market: A Reliance on Imports Despite being a key player in global finance, the United States produces only 25% of the silver it consumes, relying on imports for the remaining 75%. With most of these imports sourced from…

Since the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1971, the U.S. dollar has lost 87% of its purchasing power. The US dollar’s decline highlights the fundamental value proposition of physical precious metals as a store of value and hedge against currency debasement. The Nixon Shock and Its Lasting Impact On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon announced that the United States would no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, effectively ending the Bretton Woods system. This momentous decision, the “Nixon Shock,” fundamentally transformed the global monetary system. Before this decision, the U.S. dollar, backed by gold,…

The Dow Jones tested lower on Friday after Donald Trump aimed at China once again.Equity markets remain hesitant following this week’s legal snag for Trump’s tariffs.US PCE inflation came in as expected, albeit with upside revisions to previous data.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stumbled on Friday as investors continue to get pummeled with new trade concerns from the White House. United States (US) President Donald Trump has pivoted once again to focus on China, claiming that their preliminary trade arrangements have been “violated”. Despite a general cooling off of key US Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) inflation figures…

Is Trump’s trade strategy in limbo? Yes, but ‘Tariff Man’ has options.

The evening opened with a Welcome to Country delivered by Johnathan Ford of Kambarang Services, followed by a brief address from GIG Chair and Westgold Resources Managing Director Wayne Bramwell, who acknowledged the sector’s record-breaking year and the Group’s ongoing commitment to education, engagement, and industry leadership.“At GIG, we’re proud to connect people to the gold industry — to showcase its value and invest in its future,” said Mr. Bramwell. “From education programs in schools to employment pathways that support future careers, GIG is helping shape a long-term, sustainable future for gold in Australia.”Guests enjoyed a lively panel discussion hosted…

Adaptive Trade Precision with ForexIGO’s Momentum Tracker Adaptive Trade Precision with ForexIGO’s ForexIGO, an automated trading software developed for MetaTrader 4 (MT4), is designed togive traders an edge in two of the most actively traded markets: Gold (XAU/USD) and GBP/USD.Built for precision and discipline, it leverages momentum-based logic to detect tradingopportunities as they form, not after they’ve passed.With built-in flexibility and structured automation, ForexIGO aims to bridge the gap betweenhuman decision-making and rule-based trading systems. It delivers a consistent and adaptivesolution for volatile markets, making it a reliable tool for both seasoned traders and thoseexploring algorithmic tools for the first…

The bond market is on edge, but less so this week after smooth Treasury auctions and talk of a key banking reform this summer.