Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to the European Union: increase purchases of American oil and gas or face tariffs. Trump’s demand aims to address the trade deficit between the US and EU, which reached $131.3 billion in 2022. While the EU has already significantly increased its imports of US hydrocarbons in recent years, ramping up purchases to the level Trump suggests faces numerous practical constraints.
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What Is Quantitative Easing — and How Does It Affect Metals?
Quantitative easing is the Federal Reserve’s most powerful — and controversial — monetary tool. Here’s what QE means, how it works, and what every precious metals investor should understand about its long-term impact on gold and silver.
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