Silver Surges 85% in 2025 — The Run is On.
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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Saving vs Investing Explained: The One Shift That Builds Wealth
Most people think saving is safe and investing is risky—but it’s the opposite when you understand value. In Saving vs Investing Explained: The One Shift That Builds Wealth, Alan Hibbard shows why holding cash quietly destroys purchasing power and how separating real savings from risk assets builds lasting financial strength.
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