Tag: Silver
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Xi Jinping Stroke Rumors Send Silver Soaring — Real Shock or Market Mirage?
In mid-2024, rumors dramatically circulated that China’s President Xi Jinping had suffered a stroke — and markets, especially in precious metals, trembled. Among the most striking reactions: silver prices spiked, briefly grabbing global financial headlines. But how much of this was real, how much speculative reflex, and what should offshore investors make of it? The…
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Overlooked Factors in the Silver Bull Market
Several important factors are widely overlooked in the analysis of a silver bull market. While mainstream coverage often highlights supply-demand imbalances, industrial demand, and safe-haven buying, deeper structural and behavioral elements frequently escape notice. katusaresearch+2 Overlooked Factors Summary Table: Overlooked Factors in Silver Bull Markets Overlooked Factor Implication Physical vs. Paper Market Divergence Early warning…
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Silver’s Strategic Leap: U.S. Considers Adding Silver to Critical Minerals List
The U.S. government has taken a decisive step in redefining its resource security strategy by proposing the addition of silver to its list of critical minerals. This move underscores the growing recognition of silver’s importance, not only as a precious metal but also as a vital industrial input that underpins modern economies. For decades, silver…
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The Silver Breakout of 2025: Precious Metals Go Vertical
Silver has finally done it. After years of false starts, grinding consolidations, and manipulated suppression in the paper markets, the white metal has officially broken out. As of June 2025, silver has vaulted past $36 for the first time in over a decade, igniting investor enthusiasm and marking a profound shift in the precious metals…
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Silver: The Most Undervalued Safe Haven of Our Time
— A Rising Phoenix in the Age of Paper Manipulation — When it comes to preserving wealth during turbulent times, gold usually takes the spotlight. But savvy offshore investors are starting to whisper a different name: silver. Often dubbed “poor man’s gold,” silver is now emerging as perhaps the best safe haven asset—not because of…
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Silver Shorts Spiral Out of Control as PSLV Squeeze Looms — Is a Price Explosion Imminent?
The silver market is flashing red for the big banks holding short positions — and flashing green for contrarian investors betting on a historic squeeze. As of March 31, silver short contracts tied to the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) have reached an eye-watering 28 million, up a staggering 4 million contracts in just over…
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Silver Thursday: The Hunt Brothers’ Attempt to Corner the Market and What It Means for 2025
The history of financial markets is filled with dramatic booms and busts, but few episodes match the sheer audacity of the Hunt Brothers’ attempt to corner the silver market in the late 1970s. Their actions led to a massive surge in silver prices, culminating in what became known as “Silver Thursday” on March 27, 1980,…
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British Columbia’s Silver Mining Industry and Silver Price Dynamics
Overview of British Columbia’s Silver Mining Industry British Columbia (BC) has a rich history in silver mining, with production dating back to the late 19th century. Over the 1887–1997 period, BC mines yielded roughly 777 million ounces of silver, making the province a substantial contributor to Canada’s silver output. In fact, during the late 1990s…
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Market Chaos: Equities Sell Off, Bitcoin Slumps, While Silver Defies Expectations
Global financial markets have been gripped by intense volatility, with equities witnessing a sharp sell-off, Bitcoin plunging, and, surprisingly, silver surging against the tide. This divergence among asset classes highlights shifting investor sentiment and growing uncertainty about the macroeconomic landscape. Stock Markets in Turmoil Equity markets have suffered a widespread sell-off as concerns over inflation,…