Tag: Golden Rule

  • Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules

    Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules

    WASHINGTON — The tweet dropped at 4:20 a.m. on April 20 like a tomahawk over Tokyo. “Fort Knox is full. And then some. God bless America. #GoldenRule” — @realDonaldTrump Just twelve words, and the world buckled. The markets spasmed. Gold ticked up, then down, then off the rails entirely. European Central Bank governors held emergency…

  • Closing an Offshore Commodity Deal: The Golden Rule in Action

    Closing an Offshore Commodity Deal: The Golden Rule in Action

    In the offshore commodity world—especially in physical gold transactions—deals succeed not because of endless documentation or drawn-out negotiations, but because of clear procedures, fast execution, and strong principal-to-principal relationships. The truth is, most deals fall apart because intermediaries delay introductions or overcomplicate what should be a straightforward process. Here are the key steps to closing…