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Hormuz Blockade Sent Gold Down 2%. Here’s Why That’s Bullish

Hormuz Blockade Sent Gold Down 2%. Here's Why That's Bullish

The Hormuz blockade sent gold down 2% as oil surged past $100. But margin liquidation — not fundamentals — drove the drop. With CPI at 3.3%, central banks buying, and the petrodollar requiring a navy to defend, the structural case for gold just got stronger.

$88 Billion a Month: Why U.S. Debt Is Driving Gold Prices

$88 Billion a Month: Why U.S. Debt Is Driving Gold Prices

Does US debt drive gold prices? The CBO confirmed the U.S. paid $529 billion in interest in just the first half of fiscal 2026 — $88 billion a month. Gold is at record highs and climbing. Here’s the fiscal mechanism every saver needs to understand before the next $88 billion bill arrives.

Gold Bounces as Iran, the Fed, and the Dollar Collide 

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Gold and silver are bouncing back Monday, but the macro headwinds haven’t cleared. Iran’s yuan toll at Hormuz, Turkey’s $8B gold selloff, a hawkish Fed, and a jobs report on Friday — here’s what’s moving markets this week.

87% Dollar Devaluation Since 1971: Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold 

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Since the Nixon Shock in 1971, the U.S. dollar has lost roughly 87% of its purchasing power, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI data. Meanwhile, central banks have been net buyers of gold for 16 consecutive years. Here’s what the data shows — and what individual investors can learn from it.

Gold Rebounds as Asia Bets Big on Bullion 

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Gold is bouncing back Friday morning after a week of sharp volatility. Today’s PCE report could make or break the rally. Plus: Singapore and Hong Kong both unveiled gold hub plans — and their approaches couldn’t be more different.

Iran Rejects Talks as Gold and Silver Extend Slide 

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Iran says there will be no negotiations — and is now charging Yuan tolls on Strait of Hormuz oil shipments. Here’s why the ceasefire collapse and de-dollarization move matter for gold and silver investors.

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Again 

Perth Mint Gold Scandal: Mint Regains Global Confidence

Central banks have been accumulating gold at the fastest pace since the 1950s. Discover the economic, geopolitical, and monetary forces driving this historic shift in global reserve strategy—and what it means for investors.

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