Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Costco has implemented a purchase limit of two gold bars per transaction within a 24-hour period due to overwhelming demand for its 24-karat, one-ounce gold bars. Initially introduced in 2023 at around $1,950-$1,980 per bar, these precious metal products have consistently sold out within hours of restocking. A Bloomberg survey found that approximately 77% of Costco stores across 46 states reported sellouts within the first week of October 2024. Wells Fargo analysts estimate that Costco’s gold bullion sales generate between $100-200 million monthly, though financial experts caution about the volatility of precious metals investments.
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Is the Dollar Losing Its Reserve Currency Status?
Central banks are dumping dollars and buying gold at record levels. Countries are settling trade in local currencies. The dollar’s dominance is eroding in real time — and once reserve status is gone, it doesn’t come back. Here’s what’s driving the shift.
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