Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Oil Spiked 7% Yesterday. Silver Sold Off. Today Physical Buyers Are Doing Something Different.
Silver recovered on Friday, July 24, 2026, after falling roughly 3% the prior session when Brent crude surged 7% above $100. Brent retreated below $100 on Friday as physical buyers stepped back in ahead of the July FOMC meeting. Here is the mechanism — and what the paper-vs-physical divergence tells you about where silver goes next.
Why Peace Is Bullish for Gold in 2026 (And War Isn’t)
War usually pushes gold higher. But since Operation Epic Fury began in February 2026, the opposite has played out — gold sells off on escalation and rallies on peace. The reason ties back to fiscal dominance, oil prices, and the path to lower interest rates. This article breaks down the pattern, the macro logic behind it, and what it means for short-term and long-term gold investors.
