Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Oil markets are experiencing downward pressure as traders assess the Federal Reserve’s slower easing path and geopolitical tensions. Brent crude is set for a weekly loss, trading near $72 per barrel. The market is reacting to the Fed’s revised rate cut expectations and Trump’s demand for increased EU purchases of US oil and gas. Additionally, concerns over Chinese demand, rising production, and potential sanctions on Iran and Russia are contributing to oil’s rangebound trading since mid-October.
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How to Spot Fake Gold and Silver: Authentication, Tests, and Red Flags
Counterfeiting precious metals is as old as money itself. Knowing how to spot fake gold starts with understanding how fakes are made. In September 2012, Manhattan dealer Ibrahim Fadl paid $100,000 for four 10-ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars. He drilled into them after a colleague’s tip — and found tungsten [NBC News]. The bars had already passed X-ray fluorescence testing and a scale check. With gold near all-time highs, the incentive for this kind of fraud has never been greater. The good news: most fakes can be caught before money changes hands. This guide covers how counterfeits are made, which tests work, what
April 9, 2026
