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Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree a Precursor for War? Part II of II

The idea of a nation acquiring large gold reserves in preparation for military endeavors is not without historical precedent. Prior to World War I, European powers increased their gold reserves, and a century later, Russia's central bank doubled its gold holdings in the years before its invasion of Ukraine. This same strategic stockpiling of gold could be inferred from China and its pre-war positioning for a Taiwan incursion.

Why 1-Ounce Gold Bars are Perfect for First-Time Investors

Over the past few weeks, there has been a notable increase in the price of gold, which has been steadily rising over the past several months.

Inflation Hedge or Hype? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Owning Gold

Many were dismayed by a study released last week that showed inflation was increasing month over month, but it also highlighted how important it is to have a diverse portfolio. With one, investors can more effectively counteract the negative effects of rising interest rates intended to control inflation. Using gold and silver to diversify is also a good strategy.

Buy Gold Bars at Costco? Why Guns, Gold, and Hard Assets Go Viral

The numbers show that when the going gets tough, Americans get to buying guns and gold. Signs of this gold rush might even be found amongst something as commonplace and red, white, and blue as Costco's floor-to-ceiling pallets of bulk household products and its $1.50 hotdog line. But the gold's origins are not so red, white, and blue.

Should You Buy Gold at Record Highs?

Due in large part to gold's price gradually rising over the past several weeks, gold has been a popular issue among investors. Additionally, the price of gold reached a new all-time high of $2,259.29 per ounce on April 1, 2024.

Gold's Glittering Rally: Hitting Record Highs Amid Rate Cut Buzz

Gold is not just commanding attention now; it's practically screaming from the rooftops. On Monday, bullion prices soared to another record high, driven by whispers of U.S. interest rate cuts and its timeless allure as a safe haven asset. Let's dive into what's sparking this golden rally.

Unlock the True Potential of Your Gold IRA: Avoid These Costly Traps

With good reason, gold investment has become much more popular in recent years. Gold offers a plethora of other special advantages to investors in addition to being a safer way to diversify your investment portfolio.

Gold Charges Higher as Investors Eye Potential US Rate Cuts

Tuesday saw a new high for gold as momentum-driven investors continued to boost the precious metal's price due to increased expectations of U.S. monetary easing and ongoing geopolitical danger.

Unlock the Potential of Gold: Smart Strategies for Every Investor

Though interest in gold investment has grown dramatically in the past year, investors have always prized the precious metal for the special advantages it provides.

Rise Against Terror: How Ukraine's Resistance Could Spark Global Democratic Uprising

Part 2 of Is Ukraine hunting Russia's blood gold traffickers in Africa?

Blood Gold: The Mercenaries Plundering Africa to Fuel the Kremlin's War Machine

The RSF has seized and taken control of lucrative artisan gold mines throughout Darfur to further arm and equip its forces.

UBS Sees Gold At $2,200, Silver Poised for Outperformance

2024 will likely see more increases in gold and silver due to anticipation that the U.S. UBS predicts that the Federal Reserve will begin reducing interest rates.

Record Gold Demand Highlights Global Economic Worries

As a result of ongoing geopolitical unrest and China's economic slowdown, investors gravitated toward gold as a safe haven asset in 2023, according to a research by the World Gold Council.

Gold Surges Past $2,100, Signaling a New Era of High Prices

For the second day in a row, gold prices broke beyond $2,100 on Monday, as the world's appetite for metal looks certain to persist.

Silver, Next 'GameStop'? Commodities Market Don't Work That Way, Experts Say

For over a week, a Reddit-inspired frenzy rocked and roiled stock markets and now the impact seems to be spilling over into commodities.

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