Tag: Silver
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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,…
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Stock-to-Flow: Unveiling the Best Store of Value Throughout History
When evaluating an asset’s potential as a store of value, scarcity is key. One of the most straightforward ways to measure scarcity is the stock-to-flow ratio—the relationship between the total existing supply of a commodity (the “stock”) and the amount produced each year (the “flow”). In this post, we’ll dive into the stock-to-flow ratios of…
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Silver’s Resurgence: Revisiting the “Crime of 1873” and the Return of an 8-to-1 Ratio
Silver, long overshadowed by gold, is breaking out from the confines of its status as the “poor man’s gold.” Its recent rally has reinvigorated interest in this once-vital metal, spurring a renewed focus on its potential. Investors, both large and small, are taking note, and with good reason: silver’s value is experiencing a significant shift…
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Silver: The Unsung Hero Of The New Economy
Silver demand continues to surge, driven by technologies like solar power and AI. In 2023 alone, the silver market experienced a 15% supply deficit. Furthermore, the market is expected to reach a cumulative deficit of 1,093.4 million ounces from 2020 to 2024. In this graphic by Outcrop Silver, Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti discusses how new mines are necessary to meet…
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Promoting 3,000KG of DRC Silver for Sale in Zambia with Guaranteed Export License
Invest Offshore is thrilled to present a unique opportunity for investors and traders in the precious metals market. We are offering 3,000KG of premium silver from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), now available for sale in Zambia. This offering comes with the assurance of a legal export license, ensuring a smooth and secure transaction.…
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House Joint Resolution 192 and the Rising Importance of Silver in the Transition to U.S. Treasury Certificates
During the tumult of the Great Depression, the U.S. government took several significant steps to stabilize the economy and protect its financial system. One such measure was House Joint Resolution 192, passed in 1933, which played a critical role in shaping monetary policy and contract law regarding the use of gold and other currencies in…
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Silver’s Breakout Potential in the Transition to U.S. Treasury Certificates
As the United States moves towards implementing U.S. Treasury Certificates, potentially backed by tangible assets, the spotlight intensifies on precious metals, particularly silver. The current dynamics in the gold-silver ratio, combined with this transition, present a compelling case for a potential breakout in silver prices. Understanding the Gold-Silver Ratio The gold-silver ratio, a critical measure…