Earlier today, both the ECB and Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates. Neither decision is surprising, given concerns about growth, the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s America First policies, and brewing political turmoil across Europe and its neighbors. How have gold and silver responded? At the time of writing, both have pulled back—largely due to a US […]
Last night, I attended the Annual LBMA Dinner in London, joined by representatives from central banks, refineries, depositories, and international bullion dealers such as GoldCore. This event is always insightful, but this year’s discussions were particularly compelling given the significant price movements over the past 12 months. As expected, conversations turned to the role of […]
I write to you less than 24 hours before Ireland heads to the polls to decide who will lead the country, as the term of the current coalition government—comprising Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party—comes to an end. At present, the economy—and by extension, the incumbent government—is feeling buoyant thanks to robust corporate […]