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5.20.25 - US Dollar Dethroned

Gold last traded at $3,290 an ounce. Silver at $33.10 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The dethroning of the US dollar has been an ongoing discussion for years, but it has now gone from discussion to "measurable reality". Will this be a temporary beating for the dollar? Or will the global shift away from US assets become the new normal?

US Dollar Dethroned: Only 60% Global Reserves Still Bet on Its Reign -Watcher Guru

by Loredana Harsana

The US dollar dethroned from its long-held position as the world’s undisputed reserve currency is now a measurable reality. Recent data shows that the dollar’s share of global reserves has declined to approximately 60%, down from about 67% two decades ago. This gradual but persistent shift signals a significant transformation in global finance as central banks are increasingly diversifying their holdings away from the greenback. The ongoing de-dollarization trend represents, at the time of writing, one of the most consequential changes in the international monetary system in decades.

The dollar’s position in global reserves has eroded steadily over the past 20 years. This shift reflects a deliberate diversification strategy by central banks worldwide as they seek to reduce dependency on any single currency and also to protect themselves from potential geopolitical risks.

Ever since the introduction of the euro in 1999, central banks have actively reduced their dollar reserves. The British pound and Canadian dollar have slightly increased their share of global reserves as well. Recent disputes and conflicts in world trade have moved the world toward rejecting US dollar dominance.

Economically stressed nations and countries that desire greater freedom with their money, have mused about discontinuing using the US dollar as their main currency for trade. At the moment, “de-dollarization” is a major topic of discussion in financial markets. READ MORE

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5.19.25 - Gold Gains Following Moody's US Downgrade

Gold last traded at $3,230 an ounce. Silver at $32.36 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The US government was delivered quite a blow, as Moody's has downgraded their debt rating. This is no surprise to anyone, and the concern remains that one of these financial straws may ultimately break the camel's back.

Gold Gains as Dollar Slides Following Moody's US Downgrade -Yahoo! Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Gold rose as the dollar tumbled after Moody’s Ratings stripped the US of its last top credit rating due to ballooning debt and deficits.

Moody’s blamed successive administrations and Congress for swelling budget deficits that it said show little sign of abating. And there’s concern the situation could get worse, with Republican lawmakers discussing a tax and spending package from US President Donald Trump that critics say would add trillions more to the federal debt over the coming decade.

The precious metal has experienced swings in recent months. It suffered the biggest weekly loss since November last week on easing geopolitical tensions, after a blistering rally that saw it climb above $3,500 an ounce for the first time last month. Gold is still up by more than one-fifth this year, driven by global conflicts, Trump’s tariff spree and inflows to exchange-traded funds.

“We expect gold to be volatile in the short term as we see a mix of good and bad news headlines,” said Vasu Menon, managing director of investment strategy at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. In the long run, Trump’s policies and diversification away from dollar-denominated assets are “structural tailwinds for gold that could see it scaling new heights in the coming years,” he said. READ MORE

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5.16.25 - Why is the Fed quietly buying billions in bonds

Gold last traded at $3,201 an ounce. Silver at $32.28 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Fed appears to be up to some shenanigans, yet again. They are trying to sneak in some quantitative easing, and hoping no one notices; but the jig is up.

Opinion: Why is the Fed quietly buying billions in bonds — and hoping nobody notices?

by Charlie Garcia

The U.S. Federal Reserve just pulled off something stealthy — over four days last week, without fanfare, the Fed vacuumed up $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasurys. That’s $8.8 billion in long-dated 30-year bonds on May 8 alone, plus another $34.8 billion earlier in the week. Not exactly small change.

Quietly returning to the quantitative-easing trough isn’t standard Fed housekeeping — it’s like a bank robber returning to the scene because he forgot his car keys.

Let’s talk straight: This isn’t tightening. It’s stealth easing. It’s monetary policy on tiptoes. Some traders have begun to notice, and smart investors should too.

Commodity traders, in particular, have a nose for monetary sleight-of-hand. Gold, the ultimate financial cynic’s metal, has risen sharply since early 2024. Gold doesn’t believe in politicians, central bankers or economists — even the Ivy League types who wave their hands and promise stability. It believes numbers.

But this isn’t just a U.S. game. China has jumped into the gold pit too, and brings a bigger shovel. China’s central bank just cranked open the vault doors by dramatically raising gold-import quotas, letting local banks swap U.S. dollars directly for bullion.

That’s China quietly telling Uncle Sam that holding all those U.S. Treasurys is starting to feel less like prudent investing and more like playing roulette with the house on fire.

Think about it. Even if China converts into gold a modest 10% of the $784 billion Treasury stash it held as of February, it would send tremors through global markets. READ MORE

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5.15.25 - BRICS Erodes Trust in the US Dollar

Gold last traded at $3,230 an ounce. Silver at $32.56 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: BRICS is eroding the US dollar. That erosion is spreading beyond BRICS nations to non-participating nations; along with corporations who no longer want to settle transactions in dollars. I'm not sure how much more pressure the dollar can take before something gives.

BRICS Erodes Trust in the US Dollar -Watcher Guru

by Vinod Dsouza

The BRICS alliance is making developing countries trust local currencies more than the US dollar. The initiative of the White House to levy sanctions on Russia in 2022 obliged emerging economies to protect their GDP. The move prompted the bloc to give the de-dollarization a serious thought because the White House was in a position to bring down their economy. Trade power of the emerging economies are more in comparison with the west combined.

The US dollar, which was a rock-solid currency for global payments, is seeing its roots being shaken by BRICS. The alliance of the developing countries is now serious in pushing the local currencies forward and developing their native economy. They were in the greenback’s clutches for so many decades and are now trying to clip its wings. The local currencies can rise in the markets while the American dollar goes down within the next few years.

The US dollar’s supremacy stood on trust for several decades, and the belief in the currency is now eroding. As developing nations realized that the White House is weaponizing the US dollar for its benefit, things began to fall apart. The main goal of BRICS is now to topple the US dollar and push local currencies ahead for trade. READ MORE

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5.14.25 - Should Investors Worry About The Future Of Gold?

Gold last traded at $3,181 an ounce. Silver at $32.24 an ounce.

BRICS: JP Morgan Predicts 20% Decline in the US Dollar -Watcher Guru

A 20% decline in the US dollar won't be good, but given the pressure it's been recently, I am surprised the forecast isn't worse. When any market drops that much, there is a risk of a panic causing an even more severe decline.

by Vinod Dsouza

Leading investment bank JP Morgan is closely monitoring the de-dollarization initiative kick-started by BRICS to topple the US dollar. After Trump’s ascension to the White House, the DXY index has fallen to a new low of 98 this year. Local currencies are racing ahead in the forex markets while the greenback is reeling under macroeconomic pressures. An influx of forex traders taking entry positions in local currencies is increasing for the first time in decades.

Political instability and the relentless de-dollarization pursuit of BRICS can trim the US dollar’s market share, says JP Morgan. The leading global bank wrote in its latest research piece that the US dollar could decline by another 10% to 20%. The DXY index is hovering around the 101 mark on Tuesday and is attracting bearish sentiments.

A decline of 10% in the US dollar’s DXY index could make it plummet to the 90 range. If the 20% dip forecast turns accurate, then the US dollar could plunge to a low of 80, which is worrisome to the economy. BRICS is adding more pressure on the US dollar’s prospects that could make things worse for the currency, wrote JP Morgan.

“The dollar’s longstanding overvaluation is beginning to unwind, which could result in a 10%–20% decline against major peers such as the euro and Japanese yen over the medium-term. We don’t see this as a breakdown in the dollar, but it is a reset,” wrote JP Morgan on the US currency amid the BRICS onslaught. READ MORE

Should Investors Worry About The Future Of Gold? -Investing Haven

In our modern world, some question the wisdom of investing in an asset as ancient as gold; however its history as a solid investment over millennia counters their arguments. The factors that have contributed to its performance over time are now more prevalent than ever.

Gold has long been the go-to safe haven during economic turmoil—but with rising interest in Bitcoin, booming stock markets, and shifting global power dynamics, is gold losing its shine?

For more than a century, gold has stood the test of time as the best hedge against inflation, economic uncertainty, and currency collapse. Over the last 10 years, however, new and more lucrative assets like Bitcoin and stocks like Tesla have stolen its spotlight.

In light of these, investors are questioning gold’s appeal as an investment of the future. To understand whether Gold is still worth buying today, we need to look at its past and expected future price action.

Gold’s greatest feature has been its resilience. Over last century, the yellow metal has survived some of the most devastating news – from world wars to global recessions.

It also survived a period of extended economic boom when stock markets and interest rates soared to new heights. These include during the shift to Brenton woods system in 1970 and during the stock market boom in 2000.

The proven resilience has most analysts convinced that gold will continue surviving even the highest interest rates. READ MORE

US Dollar To Fall Significantly Against Chinese Yuan Amid Trade Negotiations, According to Goldman Sachs: Report -The Daily Hodl

It seems that the tariff war has settled down recently, and yet not enough to offer any strengthening of the US dollar; especially in comparison to what some believe is an undervalued Yuan.

Analysts at the financial giant Goldman Sachs reportedly think the onshore Chinese yuan (CNY) will rise against the dollar over the next 12 months.

One US dollar is currently worth 7.2 CNY (USD/CNY), but Goldman forecasts that number will fall to 7.0 yuan per dollar over the next year, Bloomberg reports.

A falling USD/CNY chart indicates that the yuan is appreciating against the dollar.

Explain the investment bank’s analysts, “The undervalued levels of the currency, both on a real trade-weighted basis but especially versus the dollar, all point to the possibility for a stronger onshore yuan as a potential offset to tariff reductions.”

The analysts had previously predicted the yuan would be at the 7.35 level over 12 months.

The CNY is up 1.24% against the USD in the past month and 0.31% in the past five days.

Analysts at BNP Paribas Asset Management echo Goldman and also predict the CNY will surge in value against the USD, according to Bloomberg.

Rick Cheung, a fixed income portfolio manager at BNP, tells the news outlet that the yuan will have additional upside if the dollar continues to depreciate. READ MORE

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5.13.25 - Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Will Surge To $100

Gold last traded at $3,254 an ounce. Silver at $32.93 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Gold and silver continue to shine, as institutions and investors alike seek financial refuge. Robert Kiyosaki believes silver may shine the most in the coming months. Read on to see why.

Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Will Surge To $100 -Frank Nez

Renowned financial guru and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has long been a vocal advocate for investing in tangible assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin as hedges against inflation and economic instability.

In a recent YouTube Shorts video, Kiyosaki boldly predicted that silver, often overshadowed by its more glamorous counterpart gold, is poised for a dramatic price surge to $100 per ounce.

This forecast aligns with his broader narrative of an impending economic collapse driven by government debt, inflation, and the devaluation of fiat currencies.

As retail investors increasingly rally behind silver, they are also raising alarms about the alleged suppression of silver prices by major banks, a practice they claim stifles their ability to maximize profits in the commodities market.

Today we are going over Kiyosaki’s bullish outlook on silver, other optimistic price predictions, the growing awareness of price suppression, and the urgent need for investors to continue exposing this perceived injustice. READ MORE

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5.12.25 - JP Morgan Predicts $6000 Gold Price

Gold last traded at $3,234 an ounce. Silver at $32.60 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JP Morgan is suggesting gold prices could reach $6,000 an ounce, if the current trend of dumping US assets continues. It's not all that farfetched given gold's performance over the last few years, coupled with our continued economic spiral.

JP Morgan Predicts $6000 Gold Price If This Key US Asset Shifts Unfolds -Watcher Guru

by Juhi Mirza

Analysts at JP Morgan have once again delivered a surprising price prediction for gold. The leading financial players have shared how gold has the power to hit $6000 in the long run, provided a key shift in the US assets takes place.

Analysts at JP Morgan, a leading financial giant in the space, have predicted new price thresholds for gold. Per the analysts, gold has the power to soar 80% in value, moving to the $6000 price level if 0.5% of US Assets held by foreign investors are allocated towards the precious yellow metal. In a detailed note issued, JP Morgan analysts predicted a hypothetical scenario, a threshold where gold could surge as high as $6000 if foreign investor diversification shifts meticulously towards the yellow asset.

“While hypothetical, this scenario illustrates why we remain structurally bullish on gold and think prices have further to run,” analysts wrote.

Gold has seen new meteoric price surges at a rapid pace as geopolitical turmoil continues to deepen. With the Russia-Ukraine war, followed by Trump’s aggressive trade orders, gold has been noting significant price changes, gaining traction within the global forces at a rapid speed. These violent trends of investor sentiment shifting away from US tariffs are what primarily are fueling the metal price rallies. READ MORE

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5.9.25 - The World Is Ditching The US Dollar For These 3 Currencies

Gold last traded at $3,326 an ounce. Silver at $32.73 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Not only is the dollar fighting against the efforts of BRICS, it is also quickly being replaced with other currencies as concerns continue to mount over its future.

De-Dollarization: The World Is Ditching The US Dollar For These 3 Currencies -Watcher Guru

by Juhi Mirza

The currency dynamics are changing at a rapid pace, with calls to dump the US dollar gaining widespread momentum. In other words, the world is now filled with calls for de-dollarization, with nations questioning the US dollar’s legitimacy as a reserve currency asset that has been highly weaponized in recent times. The matters have now been worsened due to Trump’s aggressive tariff regimes, compelling the world to find viable alternatives to the dollar. This quest to find a competitive US dollar replacement is leading nations to ditch the USD and find refuge in emerging new currencies that are defining the current financial landscape of the world.

The US dollar has remained the world’s leading currency, a reserve asset, for decades. This crown is now being sabotaged by active calls for de-dollarization, spurred primarily as trade war tensions gnawing at the dollar, due to Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. Trump’s tariff ordeal has led other nations to adopt a cautious stance, wounding the dollar heavily in the process.

Financial giants like Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs have already predicted a declining USD performance for the future, adding how the US dollar is bound for further decay and value erosion.

“The market is rapidly de-dollarizing. It is remarkable that international dollar funding markets and cross-currency basis remain well-behaved. In a typical crisis environment. The market would be hoarding dollar liquidity to secure funding for its underlying US asset base. This dollar imbalance is what ultimately results in the triggering of the Fed swap lines. Dynamics here seem to be very different: the market has lost faith in US assets. So that instead of closing the asset-liability mismatch by hoarding dollar liquidity. It is actively selling down the US assets themselves.” Deutsche Bank shared. READ MORE

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5.8.25 - 'Avalanche' of Selling Could Hit US Dollar

Gold last traded at $3,306 an ounce. Silver at $32.46 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: How serious are these trade wars? In a word, very. It is being predicted that $2.5 trillion worth of US assets could soon be crashing back on our shores. This "avalanche" of US assets could very well bring the type of destruction associated with that word.

Analysts Say $2,500,000,000,000 ‘Avalanche’ of Selling Could Hit US Dollar, Warn Trade Wars Threatening Greenback’s Appeal: Report -The Daily Hodl

The US dollar could suffer a major sell-off by Asian investors and exporters triggered by trade tensions, according to a pair of macroeconomic and currency strategists.

Eurizon SLJ Capital’s analysts Stephen Jen and Joana Freireat say in a new investment note that Asian investors have accumulated a massive pile of USD that could be ditched en masse if trade wars intensify and the dollar weakens, reports Bloomberg.

According to the analysts, if the US-driven trade conflict grows, a significant number of Asian investors could bring substantial capital back home or seek to bolster their defenses against a declining USD.

That, they warn, could leave the dollar facing a $2.5 trillion “avalanche” of selling.

“We suspect these dollar hoardings by Asian exporters and institutional investors may be extremely large – possibly on the order of $2.5 trillion or so – and pose sharp downside risks to the dollar vis-à-vis these Asian currencies.”

Bloomberg says its dollar gauge has dropped about 8% from a February high. Meanwhile, Asian currencies have strengthened versus the greenback in the past month. READ MORE

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5.7.25 - Is the 'biggest market crash' in history happening?

Gold last traded at $3,369 an ounce. Silver at $32.42 an ounce.

Is Silver A Good Investment Right Now? -Investing Haven

If you didn't have enough reasons to be buying silver already, here are few more. Several analysts are expecting to see some explosive gains in silver in the very near future.

Silver is playing catch-up to gold in the precious metal bull market, with 6% year-to-date gains. But that’s not the only reason to buy Silver right now.

Over the last 16 months, Silver prices have been on a sustained uptrend. And it has culminated with a climb back above $30, after the precious metal reached the current peak of $34.4, for the first time in 13 years.

At the time of writing, Silver has already been up by 7% in the last four months and by as much as 19% in the past year.

The spirited gains have rekindled the debate of whether Silver can outshine gold and added to the reasons why precious metal investors should add the metal to their portfolio. READ MORE

Rich Dad Poor Dad author warns 'biggest market crash' in history is happening now -Yahoo! Finance

There has been no shortage of people predicting a stock market crash. According to Robert Kiyosaki, it's crashing right now. He believes this will be the biggest market crash in history. Could he be correct?

by Mehab Qureshi

Robert Kiyosaki, the outspoken author of Rich Dad Poor Dad — has issued yet another urgent warning: “The biggest market crash in history is now happening now.”

In a post shared on X, Kiyosaki didn’t hold back. “I hope I am wrong… but as I forecasted… the biggest market crashes in stocks, bonds, and real estate… are about to happen in the very very near future.”

The bestselling financial author first predicted a catastrophic collapse in his 2002 book Rich Dad’s Prophecy. Now, with volatility rising, he believes that warning is playing out in real time.

Kiyosaki’s solution? He’s been steadily investing in what he calls real assets: “This is why I have been investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin.”

He predicts silver, currently trading at around $35, could “explode 2X in price” and hit $70 by 2026.

Kiyosaki said he expects the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury to turn to their old playbook when the crash deepens — printing more money. And that, he says, could be disastrous for the average American. READ MORE

BRICS: Only 33% of Trade Settled in US Dollars -Watcher Guru

It's no secret that the US dollar is under attack, specifically from BRICS nations who have embarked on a de-dollarization campaign. How effective have their efforts been?

by Vinod Dsouza

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that BRICS members have settled 67% of trade in local currencies, and only 33% of deals were paid in US dollars. The significant difference highlights the seriousness of the de-dollarization agenda, and the motive to topple the greenback is succeeding.

Read here to know how many sectors in the US will be affected if BRICS ditches the dollar for trade. “National currencies already account for more than 65% within the framework of trade among BRICS members, said Lavrov. “The dollar’s share declined to one-third against such a background,” he revealed to Tass.

BRICS members have overall settled cross-border transactions close to 67% for goods and commerce, while the payments in the US dollar account for just 33%. De-dollarization is a serious concern, and the White House brushing it under the carpet will only do harm in the long run.

Developing countries are now more powerful than before, with a robust and growing GDP. They’re also equipped with manufacturing, leverage Brent Crude oil, and command a larger portion of the markets. In addition, their local currencies are also outperforming the US dollar, adding salt to the wound. The BRICS alliance is growing in power and could challenge the US dollar by the end of the next decade. READ MORE

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