How Central Banks Decide How Much Gold to Hold
The World Gold Council’s 2026 survey asked 76 central banks how they decide how much gold to hold. The answer comes down to three objectives: safety, liquidity, and return — in that order. Here’s what that framework looks like in practice, why a record 45% of central banks plan to…Read More
Fed Holds Rates Unchanged (As Expected), ‘Dots’ Signal Hawkish Bias As Warsh Takes Over
Fed Holds Rates Unchanged (As Expected), ‘Dots’ Signal Hawkish Bias As Warsh Takes Over Tl;dr: No rate change (as expected) but a dramatically hawkish shift in The Fed’s bias (9 members seeing at least one hike this year). Statement smilled down dramatically, also biases towards hawkish focus on price stability (inflation) over employment: “The Committee […]
GoldSilver’s New Chapter: What’s Coming Next
GoldSilver’s new chapter is here. A fully animated Creature from Jekyll Island series, new expert hosts, a learning hub, and more — here’s everything announced and why it matters.Read More
Five Signals That Say Gold’s Correction Is a Reset, Not a Reversal
Gold is down 22% from its January high. But five signals published this week — a record central bank survey, a major bank holding its $4,900 target, and independent research confirming the structural drivers are undamaged — say the correction was positioning, not a thesis break.Read More
The Fed Just Killed Its Rate Roadmap. Here’s What That Means for Gold.
The Fed held rates steady. That wasn’t the story. Kevin Warsh withheld his dot plot entry — the first Fed chair in 14 years to do so — and quietly ended the forward guidance era that has guided markets since 2012. Here’s what that shift means for gold.Read More
Record Percentage Of Central Banks Expect Gold Reserves To Increase In Next 12 Months
Record Percentage Of Central Banks Expect Gold Reserves To Increase In Next 12 Months Today, the World Gold Council released their 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey. Amongst the insights, here is the punchline: a record 45% of respondents expect their own gold reserves will increase over the next 12 months Central banks have accumulated an […]
How Much Does Gold Storage Cost? The $72-a-Year Answer
Professional vault storage costs $18 per quarter on a $10,000 gold position — $72 a year. That’s $47 more than the cheapest gold ETF. This article breaks down exactly what that difference buys in legal terms: property title, physical delivery rights, and bankruptcy protection your ETF share does not provide.Read More
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Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To 1% For The First Time In 31 Years, Will Stop Reducing Bond Purchases
Bank Of Japan Raises Rates To 1% For The First Time In 31 Years, Will Stop Reducing Bond Purchases As widely expected, the BoJ raised the policy rate by 25bp to “around 1%” (there was one dissent from newly appointed dovish board member Asada for a hold) taking the cost of borrowing to its highest level in […]
Gold Holds at $4,347 While Stocks Hit All-Time Highs. Here’s Why.
The Iran peace deal removed the war premium from gold. But the monetary premium — driven by $39 trillion in US debt, central bank buying, and fiscal deficits — is untouched. Here’s why gold held while stocks hit records, and what Warsh’s FOMC press conference means next.Read More