What Does It Mean That Silver Is Now a U.S. Critical Mineral?

The U.S. government officially designated silver a critical mineral in 2025 — and a January 2026 Presidential Proclamation invoked national security law to address U.S. import reliance. Here’s what the White House proclamation says and what it means for silver investors.
What Happens to Gold and Silver During Stagflation?

When inflation stays high and economic growth stalls, traditional investments struggle. Discover what history shows about gold and silver during stagflation — and why precious metals have historically been among the few assets that held their value.
Gold Price Volatility Hits COVID Levels

Gold and silver reversed sharply after Trump’s Iran war address failed to offer a timeline or exit strategy. Gold price volatility is now at its highest since COVID — here’s what’s driving it and what to watch next.
Small Market, Big Swings: Why Silver Is More Volatile Than Gold

Silver can outpace gold on a rally—and fall twice as fast in a selloff. The cause isn’t speculation. It’s structure. Here’s how the size of each market shapes price behavior.
What Is a Wealth Cycle? Price vs. Value Explained

Most investors watch prices. Smart investors watch value. Learn what a wealth cycle is, how the Dow-to-gold ratio reveals it, and why the difference between price and value is the foundation of real wealth-building.
Is the Gold Price Correction Over? What This Rebound Tells Us

Gold and silver rebounded ~3% Friday, but the gold price correction extends to 17% off January’s all-time high. Here’s what’s driving the selloff — and what a reversal could look like.
Why Fiat Currencies Fail — And Why Gold Still Wins

Every fiat currency ever created has eventually failed — no exceptions. Mike Maloney explains the pattern, why 1971 changed everything, and what it means for investors who want to protect their wealth with gold and silver.
87% Dollar Devaluation Since 1971: Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold

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

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.
Why the World Needs More Silver Than It Can Mine

Silver isn’t just a monetary metal anymore. Industrial demand from solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers hit record highs in 2024 — and supply can’t keep up. Here’s what the data shows.
