Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Shanghai residents raised concerns after a customer discovered dark impurities inside a gold bar purchased from a bank when having it made into jewelry. Despite initial resistance from the bank, which blamed the jeweler and suggested tampering, the matching serial numbers on the gold bar and bank documents confirmed it was the original purchase. Financial regulatory authorities have since become involved, stepping in on Tuesday following the Wednesday incident. The bank, reportedly located in Shanghai’s Nanxiang area, has stated that verification processes are underway. Online commentators have noted the difficulty in distinguishing genuine gold from counterfeits, particularly since materials like tungsten have similar density to gold.
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Dollar Dominance Is Fading. Gold and Silver Are Paying Attention.
With gold above $4,600 and silver trading at historically unprecedented price levels, one signal explains the move: dollar dominance is fading — and precious metals are the direct beneficiary.
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