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Central Banks Shift from Dollar to Gold | SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.23.2025

Join Peter Schiff in this week’s Gold Wrap as he discusses the significant rise in gold and silver prices, the decline of the US dollar and Treasury yields, and the impact of recent legislative and trade developments on the market. Plus, get insights on future investment strategies and upcoming changes at SchiffGold.

$3,000 Is the New $2,000 – Gold’s Just Getting Started | SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 05.16.2025

Peter Schiff returns to the Schiff Gold Friday Gold Wrap, discussing major weekly moves in gold and silver, market trends, and geopolitical impacts on precious metals. Gain valuable investment insights now!

CFTC CoTs Report: Managed Money has Lost Control of the Gold Market

Please note: the CoTs report was published 3/28/2025 for the period ending 3/25/2024. “Managed Money” and “Hedge Funds” are used interchangeably. The Commitment of Traders report is a weekly publication that shows the breakdown of ownership in the Futures market. For every contract, there is a long and a short, so the net positioning will […]

Comex Delivery Volumes Remain at Very High Levels

The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn their contracts into physical metal through delivery. You can find more detail on the CME here (e.g., vault types, major/minor months, delivery explanation, historical data, etc.).

The Technicals: Gold Price Does Not Look Frothy

This analysis attempts to look at different metrics to understand the current momentum in the gold and silver markets. It is meant as an analysis on potential price direction in the very short-term (a few weeks to 1-2 months).

Idaho Eliminates Income Taxes on Gold and Silver, Cuts Overall Rates

On March 6th, Idaho officially ended state income taxation on gains from gold and silver transactions, as part of the largest tax relief initiative in state history—a sweeping reform that underscores Idaho’s commitment to sound monetary policy amid turbulent economic conditions.

The Global Gold Rush: Russia and China’s Shortages Add to Economic Anxiety

Mounting economic uncertainties and persistent inflation are sending shockwaves through the global market, triggering a surge in demand for precious metals. As investors are seeking a safe haven, gold and silver are experiencing skyrocketing demand, leading to significant shifts in national reserves and logistical challenges in the precious metals market. 

Gold-Silver Ratio: Silver Breakout Incoming?

Gold has reached new all-time highs, and the gold-to-silver ratio now exceeds 90:1. Such a high ratio has often signaled an impending breakout for silver prices. It indicates that silver could be undervalued, and we may be on the verge of a major price surge. Sometimes, if you miss a price run-up for gold, you […]

Schiff w/ Kalbarczyk: Trump Won’t Fix the Economy

On Friday, Peter joined Artur Kalbarczyk for a wide-ranging conversation about the Federal Reserve’s next moves, the “time bomb” of U.S. government debt, and why he believes inflation will keep surging in 2025. Despite market expectations that the Fed will leave rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting, Peter sees plenty of monetary danger on the […]

States Move to Fortify Precious Metals Policies

Legislators in Virginia and Wyoming are taking steps to safeguard gold and silver ownership as part of a broader effort to help citizens preserve their wealth against a weakening dollar. In Virginia, House Bill 2336—introduced by Del. Amanda Batten (96-R)—would extend the state’s sales tax exemption on precious metals purchases until 2032. Currently, Virginia’s exemption […]