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Chapter V: The Fiat Era and the Great Bull Market 38. The Nixon Shock of 1971 Ended Dollar Convertibility into Gold On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon suspended the conversion of foreign official dollar holdings into gold. The decision effectively closed the gold window and ended the central mechanism of Bretton Woods. Gold’s annual average price was approximately $40.80 in 1971. It averaged around $58 in 1972, exceeded $97 in 1973, and averaged roughly $159 in 1974.

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?

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