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.
What Is De-Dollarization? Why Countries Are Moving Away from the US Dollar

The dollar’s share of global reserves has hit its lowest level since 1994. Central banks are buying gold at historic rates. And the petrodollar system faces its most serious challenge in 50 years. Here’s what de-dollarization actually means — and why it matters now.
Iran Rejects Talks as Gold and Silver Extend Slide

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.
