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Gold Slips as Fed Signals More Hikes to Come

Yesterday the FOMC concluded their September meeting yesterday, leaving rates at their 22-year high. It signalled another rate hike was coming, this side of Christmas. The FOMC also amended its projection for 2024 rates, raising them from 4.6% to 5.1%. Unsurprisingly the US dollar surged whilst gold fell back. Prior to the FOMC statement gold […]

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When The Weight of Inflation Becomes Too Much 

In a comment to MarketWatch last week we said that traders this week would be most focused on the CPI report that came out yesterday. In that very report, Inflation came in hot, above expectations, and posted its biggest monthly increase in August this year. It’s up 3.7% from a year ago. However, markets didn’t […]

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Should We Worry About The Strong US Dollar?

Over the August period, it’s easy for people to switch off and to some extent, it might feel like the precious metals have been doing the very same! However, if you look at the YTD performance of gold across key currencies in the World Gold Council table provided below then you will take some heart […]

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Hammerhead Sharks, BRICS and Central Bankers

This week the world has needed the eyes of a hammerhead shark in order to keep track of the meetings that are taking place.  First up the BRICS nations, and interested parties, met in Johannesburg for the 15th summit of the group.  And, yesterday saw the start of the Fed’s annual three day Economic Policy […]

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Does A BRICS Gold Currency Really Matter?

Next Tuesday the BRICS nations will meet in South Africa for the group’s 15th summit. This could be a game changer for gold. For something that only officially existed eight years after the term ‘BRICs’ was created, the bloc known as “The BRICS” has rapidly gone from an informal term for a group of fledgling […]

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Gold: The Answer To Being Debanked?

It is said that the term ‘bank’ comes from the Italian ‘banca’ meaning bench. This is back when we used banks as safe havens for storing multiple real assets, particularly gold. The shelves on which the gold was stored were referred to as ‘the bank’ or ‘banks’. Hence we now ‘bank’ our money and use […]

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Economies and Central Banks: The Disconnect

This week we bring you a short half-year update on the gold and silver price, but after that we are once again forced to ask “What Are Central Banks Playing At?”. They have all the potential to do great things like a small child (if you will) but also like a small child they keep […]

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A skip, a pause, a shift? … What’s next for the Fed?

The Fed did not increase interest rates further this week, but updated projections show the committee has increased how high they expect rates will go this year.  Markets and their participants spend a long time trying to predict the Fed’s and other central banks’ next moves, but when it comes to wealth preservation this isn’t […]

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Global Debt Crisis: Pretend and Extend?

Those who have chosen to invest in gold bars or to buy silver coins have often done so because they fear the mismanagement of the monetary system. This week has offered further reassurance that investors are right to want to own gold in a balanced portfolio because yet another fight about the US debt ceiling […]

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A Showdown in Gold Is Imminent

The industry-leading In Gold We Trust Report was released this week. So convinced are the authors “that the monetary and geopolitical situation as well as the chart development of the gold price suggest that a showdown in gold is imminent” that the 2023 report is entitled “Showdown”. This is arguably one of (if not the) […]

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Listen: The Case For Gold and How To Buy It

This week Stephen Flood, GoldCore CEO, spoke to Stuart Berryhill of the Money Vision U podcast. Money Vision U is a financial literacy podcast that describes itself as the “financial class you should have in High School”. We think that one of the best things you can do for people today is to give them […]

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Three Factors Driving Gold Higher

Gold is on the cusp of setting a new all time high – and the current economic and financial environment provides three key factors that are bullish for gold to move higher.  1. Monetary policy is being forced to ease as bank problems continue and waning economic growth Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting was held […]

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Fed’s Vulnerability is Gold’s Strength

We discuss the Federal Reserve often because the more the Fed tries to ‘undo’ its past policy mistakes and alters the markets through its poor policies, the more gold and silver prices are likely to rise! Yesterday’s meeting is an example: the more the Fed Chairman spoke the more the metals prices rose. As largely […]

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Will this be the gold standard of the modern age?

More often than not, the international trade and currency system works to the benefit of the US and its friends, whilst others have to take what they can. ‘No more!’ seems to be the message from countries outside of the Western world. But it is more than an expression of frustration. Deals are being done, […]

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Has the IMF Told the World to Buy Gold?

Gold and silver prices have risen sharply over the last month in response to the banking problems, a lower dollar and the expectation that central bank policy will ease in coming months. And the latest from the IMF suggests that there is more to come. If the IMF (International Monetary Fund) forecasts are right, gold […]

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3 Reasons Why Patrick Karim is Bullish on Gold

GoldCore TV viewers absolutely love it when we have Patrick Kerim on the show. Last time Dave Russell spoke to him things were looking very different to how they are today, and that was just three months ago. So with Q1 behind us and Q2 already flying by we thought it would be great to […]

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Has gold finally caught fire?

From the desk of GoldCore CEO, Stephen Flood This morning gold moved above $2,000/oz. The previous intraday high (seen in 2020) was $2,080. If you saw our recent interview with Patrick Karim then you might be recalling his comments that a close here on a monthly basis would signify a break of a trend line […]

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After the euphoria and profit taking comes the panic

This week everyone has been reminded why they choose to invest in gold and buy silver. As markets reacted to Silicon Valley Bank’s demise, the near-collapse of Credit Suisse and the ensuing panic of policymakers, investors and depositors, gold, and silver have come to the fore. Why did they climb in the price? Because this […]

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GoldCore joins the LBMA

“LBMA is delighted to welcome Goldcore as an affiliate member and our first member in Ireland.” Ruth Crowell with GoldCore CEO Stephen Flood.  I am delighted to announce that GoldCore has been accepted as a member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This recognition highlights our significant contribution to the global precious metals market, […]

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Reading the Signs: Is the US Economy Headed for Recession?

Yesterday’s events of the U.S. dollar making yet more gains whilst gold and silver prices tumbled, have caught the attention of investors around the world. This sudden shift in the markets is attributed to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress, where he increased the likelihood of further rate hikes… With this news, investors are […]

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This Will Be The Biggest Theft of This Century

In 1983 a total of 6,840 gold bars were stolen from a high security vault in Heathrow in what is still considered to be ‘the crime of the century’. 40 years on and the gold heist is still the biggest single-theft of gold in history. What’s incredible is that the perpetrators never even expected to […]

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China and the US at sovereign debt war

US dollar hegemony has long been a standard feature of the global financial and economic system. But developments in recent years and months (weeks, even) suggests there are more than a handful of countries who are looking to rely less on the US dollar. Instead, countries who have long been at the mercy of the […]

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What happens if the debt ceiling raises

It’s that time again when the US government has to prepare itself for an internal battle to raise the debt ceiling so it can meet various obligations. This is a merry dance that has been danced before, as we mention below. For sure, every time it happens fewer and fewer people are convinced of the […]

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Your Wealth Will Save Central Banks!

Today we ask, what is wealth? As we start a new year many will be looking at their portfolios and wondering what 2023 will have in store for them. Similar to 2022, we suspect there will be a lot of unknowns. As with anything unforeseen, it’s a good idea to have some insurance. This is […]

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The 5,000 year History of Gold and Silver

Throughout 2022 Goldcore has been reminding readers that physical gold and silver investment is the best way to avoid the damaged systems run by governments. We have reminded readers that precious metals have no counterparty needed to vouch for or to approve their value, a fact which keeps them outside of the ‘system’. Next week […]

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Gold, Rate Hikes and The Central Bank Illusion?

They say Christmas is a time for giving, and this is exactly the approach of central banks this year. Last week four central banks gave us interest rate hikes alongside hints at future hikes. This was as expected but what no one quite expected was the new counterintuitive approach they seem to be taking. This […]

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Has the Fed reached peak hawkishness?

Laurence J. Peter said, “An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” Right now we think this might be the motto that helps central bankers sleep at night. Terrifying as that may seem, investors do not have to just “wait-and-see” what impact central bank policies […]

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Top 5 Gold Buyers’ Motives Revealed

Which of these central banks have set records this year? China India Turkey Iran  This is actually a trick question as the answer is all of them. That’s right they have all been part of an enormous central bank push to move away from the US Dollar and add more gold to their respective coffers.  […]

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Gold’s Role in the International System

Investors choose to invest in gold bars and buy silver bars because there is no counterparty risk. In a world where money is devalued every second and governments are scrambling to stay afloat, it’s worth holding some assets outside of the increasingly tenuous financial system. Below, we look at two countries who couldn’t agree more.  […]

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What the World Cup can tell us about inflation

Football, love it or hate it, will dominate news outlets and Zoom small talk for the next month. Both the sport and the politics have entered the debating arenas, but there has been little mention of the whopping prize fund. Yes, football is one of the world’s largest industries, but is the prize fund just […]

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The Bitcoin is ‘as-good-as-gold’ myth is over

When you invest in gold or buy silver coins with GoldCore you are choosing to invest in an asset that has no counterparty risk. Sadly those who have been holding their bitcoin on the crypto exchange FTX, have not experienced the same level of reassurance and service from the exchange’s management. This event is all […]

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US midterms set to favour gold

The US midterms have not produced the ‘red tsunami’ so many political commentators predicted. But the Democrats could still lose the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate, as well. The implications this could have on policy making could be dramatic. Even if the swell of red is more of a ripple than a wave, […]

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Fed will collapse the economy and be forced to pivot

Yesterday the Fed hiked rates. It wasn’t exactly a surprise. For gold and silver investors it was yet another great opportunity to remind ourselves why we invest in gold bars or buy silver coins – because central banks are predictable. They do not have perfect economic knowledge, they do not create long-term value and they […]

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How a Shortage of Rare Earth Metals Will Impact Us All

The pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have shown just how quickly supply chains can be disrupted by geopolitical instability.  More than ever we are beginning to appreciate how important it is to secure access to alternative energy supplies. But, paradoxically, the resources the world needs to make this happen are tied up by the very […]

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When Ignorance Is a Central Banker’s Only Defence

To invest in gold and silver is to invest outside of the system. When you buy gold bars or silver coins you are choosing to hold assets that can protect other assets in your portfolio from the poor actions taken by counterparties. For example: money printing by central banks, inflationary government policies, mismanagement of a […]

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Exclusive preview of interview with Rick Rule

What do: Ron Paul Mike Tyson  A fart in an elevator  President Paul Kagame of Rwanda …have in common? They are all featured in this week’s The M3 Report, your show for all things Metals, Markets and Money. This is our sixth episode of the hit show. Subscribe now, to be sure not to miss it.  […]

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Ross Geller inspires Bank of England policy

This morning the UK pound slumped as one of the world’s oldest central banks pressed hard on the panic button. The Bank of England was seen to be shouting ‘Pivot! Pivot! Pivaat!’ as they announced they would temporarily suspend their programme to sell gilts and will instead buy long-dated bonds.  In a statement, the bank […]

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Episode 5 of The M3 Report with Steve St. Angelo

Is the energy crisis something that can be resolved? Was it always inevitable? Will renewable energy make it all OK? Are Western financial policies to blame? All this and more in today’s The M3 Report! If you’re not already subscribed to GoldCoreTV then click here right now to make sure you’re all set to watch the fifth […]

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Brace Yourself for the Impact

Fed’s message this week – higher rates, lower economic growth, higher unemployment. The Fed hiked interest rates by 75 basis points for the third straight meeting and the statement said that the committee anticipates further increases. The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) showed that the median projection is for a further 1.25% increase by yearend. […]

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Jim Rogers Interview 2022

We last spoke to Jim Rogers way back in January. He told us then that we were set to see the ‘worst bear market’ in his ‘lifetime’.  Since then, a lot has changed. Russia has invaded Ukraine, inflation has gone on a tear, Europe is facing a major energy crisis and the US has been […]

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US CPI Data Release Update

It is easy to get caught up in data releases. The media is keen to read a lot into them, hoping it will offer some sense of what is really going on, so often the news is about numbers just announced or expectations for what one economic measure will show from one month to the next.  […]

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What Problem Does Gold Solve?

Realising that you need to protect your portfolio from financial systemic risks is a tricky thing. Because, not only have you identified that all is not well in the economy but you now need to make a decision about how best to protect your investments.  In all likelihood, this is why you own or are […]

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The Russian Gold Standard

It is becoming increasingly clear that UN Nations are realising that it is very difficult to isolate a country that is already a global power. And not just a global power in terms of the military but also in terms of the world’s dependence on its energy exports. However, Russia’s energy exports are not the […]

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Will Silver Prices Go Up to $300?

This week’s guest is so bullish on silver that he’s even written a best-selling book ‘The Great Silver Bull’ where he takes an in-depth look at why silver will outperform gold once again and even go as high as $300 an ounce. Author and investments editor Peter Krauth joins Dave Russell on GoldCore TV to […]

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Brent Johnson Interview-The Dollar Milkshake Theory Explained

“It’s the dollar strength, which brings the system down.” This week GoldCore’s Dave Russell welcomes Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital onto GoldCore TV. Brent Johnson is the CEO and founder of Santiago Capital and the man behind the Dollar Milkshake Theory. Dave’s conversation with Brent is well-worth watching as they cover US dollar strength, if […]

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Standby for Increased Gold Demand from China

Anyone who pays attention to global gold demand knows that China has been at the forefront of gold imports and central bank purchases for many years. To own gold bullion is something that is not only important to the Chinese government but also to Chinese citizens who have sought to buy gold bars and coins […]

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David Morgan Silver Guru – What’s going on with silver?

“Silver is something that’s needed. It’s essential, it’s imperative, you cannot run a society without silver,” This week we welcome the Silver Guru David Morgan to talk about silver as an investment and its vital role in daily life.  We discuss the silver price, why it remains below $20/oz and what opportunities David sees for […]

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A muddled message from The Fed

If you have decided to buy gold bullion or to buy silver coins in the last few months then you may have been delighted with how last night’s Fed press conference went. If you’re still wondering if or how to invest in gold then it might be worth paying attention to what central banks are […]

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When Rock begins to beat Paper

When you choose to invest in gold it can be confusing to know the best way to add it to your portfolio. Should you buy gold bullion? Should you buy a gold ETF? Or maybe gold mining shares? It’s a minefield! Here at GoldCore, we see it very simply: if you want to get all […]

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Long Term Gold Price Prediction- Kevin Wadsworth

What do the weather and the markets have in common? Quite a bit says this week’s guest! Kevin Wadsworth is a meteorologist-turned-chart analyst who has a lot of interesting insight and predictions into market movements and the price of gold.  Kevin joins GoldCore TV host Dave Russell to discuss how he applies his 35 years […]

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Inflation Crisis 2022 – Marc Faber Interview (Full)

Tune into GoldCore TV where we have just released the full, frank and direct interview with Dr. Marc Faber of the Gloom, Boom, Doom Report in a no-holds barred interview. Following on from the excerpts shown on last week’s The M3 Report we have today released the full interview with the highly-respected veteran of the […]

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Gold traders on trial: Only buy physical

Followers of the gold and silver price will have long been aware of the cases brought against large banks for manipulating the precious metals markets. This week has brought the issue to the fore as three former JP Morgan employees stand trial for “racketeering conspiracy as well as conspiring to commit price manipulation, wire fraud, […]

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Episode 2 of The M3 report with Marc Faber

Inflation! Trading Places! Marc Faber! Chart Watch! That’s right, it’s episode two of The M3 Report.  It is finally here, what a great way to set you up for the week ahead. Subscribe here if you’re not already receiving alerts.  Click Here to Watch It Now Our maiden episode was a huge success, and we have […]

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Gold cheers when the Fed tries to fight the inevitable

Yesterday the Fed released the minutes from the FOMC’s July meeting. There were few surprises, but two things really stood out; members are anxious about inflation and they’re anxious about a recession. As you will read below, this is good news for the gold price and anyone who has already decided to invest in gold. […]

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Jim Rickards – Don’t Trust the Fed’s Narrative

“Don’t underestimate the power of a narrative” says our guest on GoldCore TV this week. Jim Rickards joins Dave Russell to talk about perception, the Putin Price Hike and why he believes Ukraine cannot win the war. If you enjoyed the interview, look out for our new look GoldCore TV show, The M3 Report, when […]

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Inflation is now out of the control of central banks

When “whatever it takes” means confiscation of wealth One of the reasons people decide to buy gold bullion or add silver coins to their portfolio is because they cannot be devalued. No one can suddenly decide to print more gold or silver! Sadly, this is exactly what happens with currencies around the world. And the […]

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Is the Game Over for The Fed?

Unsurprisingly the Fed raised rates yesterday. The price of gold and the silver price rallied, suggesting more people are realising there is little the Fed can do to influence the economy at this stage and so it might be better to take control of their portfolios and invest in gold bullion and buy silver. After […]

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Hold Gold As It All Boils Down to Counterparty Risk

When investors choose to buy gold bullion or invest in silver bars they are doing so because they wish to reduce their portfolio risk. One of those risks is counterparty risk. If you own shares, then you are exposed to the risk of company management making poor decisions, if you invest in property you are […]

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Season 2 of The Goldnomics Podcast – Now Live!

You can also listen to The Goldnomics Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts Episode 1: Rick Rule on central bank actions and the catastrophic implications for financial markets In the first episode of the new series of The Goldnomics Podcast, GoldCore’s Dave Russell speaks to Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media, formerly of Sprott […]

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Gold To New All-time-high When Fed QT Fails

If you’re looking for an erudite yet concise explanation as to why markets are yet to show much concern regarding the current state of global affairs then may we suggest you tune into this week’s interview. Host Dave Russell interviews Don Durrett, founder of GoldStockData.com, his explanation for why sentiment is the biggest driver of […]

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It Turns Out They Really Thought They had a Crystal Ball

“Many of us smile at old-fashioned fortune-tellers. But when the soothsayers work with computer algorithms rather than tarot cards, we take their predictions seriously and are prepared to pay for them.” Gerd Gigerenzer. We were reminded of the quote above, in the latest In Gold We Trust Report. An annual offering from Ronald Stoerferle and […]

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Gold is Not an Investment Asset – Here’s Why

“Gold is not an investment asset”, says this week’s guest Ned Naylor-Leyland. No, we haven’t gone mad and changed our minds on gold and silver investment. We’re just bringing you yet another brilliant guest with some useful insights.  Tune into today’s GoldCore TV interview with fund manager Ned Naylor-Leyland, and find out why his views […]

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Central Banks…Why Bother?

Central banks…why bother? Inflation is here and it cannot be contained. US inflation is touching a 40-year high, the UK has hit the 40-year high, and the EU’s has already hit an all-time high. Figures of 8%, 9%, and 7% respectively are bad enough. This gives people strong enough reason to want to abolish central […]

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New Russia/China Gold Backed Currency Imminent

We were delighted to welcome Simon Hunt to GoldCore TV this week. David Russell interviewed the expert economist and global observer to ask him about the Russia-Ukraine war, central bank tightening, and the future of the US Dollar hegemony. This is a sobering interview where investors will be interested to hear his take on market […]

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Is Gold Starting to Behave Itself?

Gold is doing what it is supposed to do!  Equity markets are tumbling, “NASDAQ 100 Rout Erases $1.5 Trillion in Market Value in 3 Days” reads one Bloomberg headline. The big names such as Apple lost over US$225 billion, Microsoft almost US$200 billion, Amazon and Tesla each lost US$175 billion market value over the three […]

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The Fed is all set to battle inflation – Really??

“I think he was…the greatest economic public servant of the era.’ It’s common knowledge that Paul Volcker is a professional hero of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. As inflation in the US climbs, the head of the reserve is working hard to channel some of his hero, but not so much to cause alarm. Unsurprisingly gold […]

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Expect the Unexpected from the Fed

It has been a rough week in most markets with both equities and bonds declining sharply. Tech stocks have been pummeled with many ‘big names’ plunging more than 50% (from their 52-week high). Some of the bigger names include Zoom Video -75%, PayPal -73%, Netflix -72%, Meta Platforms (Facebook), -53%. The equity market decline is […]

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