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India dropped the LBMA benchmark, faced a major paperwork delay on imports, Modi urged citizens not to buy gold, hiked duties to 15%, and introduced strict new rules. Is history rhyming with 1968?

How Wars, Monetary Regimes, Mining Booms, Financial Crises, and Government Policy Reshaped the Precious Metals Market Gold and silver do not trade in a historical vacuum. Their prices reflect changing perceptions of money, credit, political stability, inflation, industrial demand, mining supply, and confidence in governments. A bullion chart is therefore more than a record of daily market activity. It is a condensed history of monetary systems. That history is not always simp

Gold and silver both get called “precious metals,” but they’re not the same trade. Gold is mostly a monetary metal. Silver is a monetary metal and a heavily industrial one. That single difference explains why they often move differently — and why stackers need to understand both. Here’s the no-BS breakdown of what actually drives their prices right now. 1. Real Interest Rates (The No. 1 Driver for Gold) This is the single biggest factor for gold. When real yields (interest ra

The case for silver price floors is no longer speculation — it is official U.S. government policy in motion. In the first half of 2026, the Trump administration has taken concrete steps through Executive Orders, high-level diplomacy, and international agreements to stabilize prices for critical minerals, including silver. This isn't vague talk; it's backed by signed proclamations, Vice Presidential addresses to dozens of nations, and action plans with key allies like the EU a

This week is shaping up to be a volatile week for gold & silver We have a packed calendar: key inflation data from both China and the US, a major Fed leadership transition, a Trump-Xi summit, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. Here’s the complete breakdown every gold and silver stacker should watch closely. This Week’s High-Impact Events Monday China April CPI Inflation Data. Kevin Warsh expected to be confirmed as new Federal Reserve Chair. Tue

Inflation has been one of the most influential economic forces in United States history. It affects wages, savings, housing, investments, consumer confidence, government policy, and global financial markets. During periods of rising inflation, investors often seek assets that can preserve purchasing power and protect wealth. Among the most discussed inflation hedges are gold and silver. For centuries, gold and silver have been viewed as stores of value. Unlike paper currencie

The great de-dollarization isn’t coming — It’s already here — and it’s accelerating! China has slashed its holdings of US Treasuries from a peak of over $1.3 Trillion down to just $693 Billion as of February 2026. At the same time, they’re buying gold at a record pace and ordering their banks to reduce exposure to US debt. Even more telling? The United States has been the No. 1 exporter of non-monetary gold to China (often via Switzerland and Hong Kong) for 5 out of the last