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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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5.6.25 - Buffett Chooses This Foreign Currency Over U.S. Dollar

Gold last traded at $3,380 an ounce. Silver at $33.03 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Warren Buffett has recently said the US dollar is going to hell. So if he doesn't like the dollar, what does he like? If you have a "yen" to find out, keep reading.

Buffett Chooses This Foreign Currency Over U.S. Dollar to Fund 5 Major Investments -Watcher Guru

by Loredana Harsana

Warren Buffett has recently become the main focus of attention regarding currency substitution strategies versus U.S. dollar usage because the famous investor revealed his unique foreign currency investment method. Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 shareholder meeting hosted a detailed discussion between Warren Buffett about how currency replacement of the U.S. dollar shapes his present investment choices during current economic transitions worldwide.

Berkshire Hathaway addresses U.S. dollar trend replacement by taking direct action through purposefully selected foreign currency positions. The investment strategy adopted by Buffett delivers important insights to investors who must contend with U.S. dollar depreciation until 2025.

Berkshire’s currency risk management now involves actively borrowing in Japanese yen to effectively hedge against currency fluctuations in its Japanese investments, which is something not many investors are doing.

Warren Buffett stated:

“The Japanese situation is different because we intend to stay so long with that position and the funding situation is so cheap that we’ve attempted to some degree to match purchases against yen-denominated funding.” READ MORE

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5.5.25 - Buffett Says the Dollar Is Going to Hell

Gold last traded at $3,331 an ounce. Silver at $32.51 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Oracle of Omaha is not holding back when it comes to the US dollar. Many share his sentiments, but he's been given the moniker of 'oracle' for a reason.

De-Dollarization: Warren Buffett Says the U.S. Dollar Is Going to Hell -Watcher Guru

by Vinod Dsouza

Ace investor Warren Buffett announced his retirement at the age of 94 during Berkshire Hathaway’s 60th annual shareholders summit on Saturday and joined the de-dollarization bandwagon issuing a stark warning by bluntly saying that the U.S. dollar is a currency that’s “going to hell”.

Warren Buffett’s statements coincide with the developing countries who are looking to sideline the U.S. dollar through the de-dollarization initiative. “We would not really invest in a currency that’s going to hell,” he said at the 60th annual shareholders summit.

The 94-year-old Warren Buffett hinted that Berkshire Hathaway would consider investing in foreign currencies and not the U.S. dollar for better prospects, mimicking the de-dollarization trend. “There could be things happening in the U.S. that make us want to own a lot of other currencies,” he said.

De-dollarization is quickly gaining steam and now Warren Buffett is questioning the U.S. dollar’s effectiveness in the global currency markets. Berkshire Hathaway might “do a lot of financing in their (foreign) currency,” he noted during the recent shareholder summit.

Trump’s tariffs have reignited the de-dollarization trend and Buffett explained that it damages the prospects of the U.S. dollar. “Trade should not be a weapon. There’s no question that trade can be an act of war. And I think it’s led to bad things. Just look at the attitudes it has stirred up in the United States,” he said. READ MORE

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5.2.25 - Is the dollar being pushed to collapse?

Gold last traded at $3,238 an ounce. Silver at $32.03 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Is BRICS driving a new US dollar down cycle, or pushing it to collapse? If that's the question being asked rhetorically, my question is whether or not there's actually a difference? I think the end result is pretty similar.

BRICS Driving a New US Dollar Down Cycle or Pushing it to Collapse? -Watcher Guru

by Joshua Ramos

The United States’ global relations have been at the forefront of geopolitical affairs throughout this month. Amid an influx of America-first trade policies, several global collectives have warned over the protectionist approach. Now, the BRICS bloc is positioning itself, alongside US policy, to either drive a new dollar down cycle or push the currency closer to collapse.

At the start of his return to the White House, US President Donald Trump had assured the importance of the greenback’s global status. Indeed, he said that the dollar’s loss of status as a global reserve currency would be akin to “losing a war.” Now, his administration is being confronted with a weakening currency and an influx of global policies to help facilitate its struggle.

Just one week ago, Goldman Sachs gave a gloomy prediction for the future of the US dollar. Indeed, the bank aligned with the prevailing belief that the global reserve asset could be on its way toward a concerning position. Not only has it faced pressure from growing de-dollarization efforts, but it has now felt the ire of nations challenged by US tariff plans.

That has provided a key question for both the Western nation and its global south opposition. Is BRICS driving the US dollar to a notable down cycle or pushing it closer to collapse? The economic alliance has, for the last several years, remained at the forefront of alternative currency promotion and development. That could only fast-track this year. READ MORE

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5.1.25 - BlackRock: Gold Over US Dollar And Bonds

Gold last traded at $3,288 an ounce. Silver at $32.62 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: We have always been proponents of a long-term hold for any gold investment. Vivek Paul of BlackRock Investments is echoing our sentiments. As he puts it, gold is "a stable asset capable of safeguarding investments in a long-term perspective". Gold is one of very few, if not the only, stable and solid investments right now.

BlackRock Picks "This" New Asset Over US Dollar And Bonds -Watcher Guru

by Juhi Mirza

The US tariff mayhem continues to weaken global markets, as uncertainty spread by the trade war narratives continues to pose global volatility. This new development has compelled investors to explore new assets, new dominions that could help them safeguard their assets. In this wake, BlackRock’s Vivek Paul has come up with a new asset, which, in his opinion, is the new attractive element beating the traditional finance leaders like the US dollar and bonds when it comes to lucrative returns amid weak economic prosperity.

Per BlackRock’s Vivek Paul, the rising universe spurred by the US tariff regime and global market mayhem is pushing gold to hit a new price high. This asset is now attractive to investors like moths, emerging as a solid safe haven amid the stark market volatility.

Paul, the head of portfolio research at BlackRock Investments, later shared how the current environment is conducive to gold’s growth. He later added how the yellow metal is beating the likes of the US dollar and bonds, emerging as a stable asset capable of safeguarding investments in a long-term perspective.

“Part of the traction for gold in the near term is that other diversifiers like bonds and the dollar cannot play the safe-haven role. Dollar, since April, has not been able to play the safe-haven role,” Paul noted. READ MORE

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4.30.25 - 5 Oil Giants Now Settling in Yuan, Not USD

Gold last traded at $3,288 an ounce. Silver at $32.62 an ounce.

Will Gold Ever Hit $4,000 an Ounce? -Investing Haven

The answer to the question, will gold ever reach $4,000 an ounce, seems a bit more obvious now than it did five months ago. The better question might be, why is it going to go to $4,000 an ounce? Read on for the answer.

The prevailing macros have most analysts convinced that gold will eventually breach $4,000.We will tell you when it will likely get here.

Coming into 2025, our analysis indicated that gold had a high chance of hitting $3,000. We expected it to reach this historic price in May.

However, trade war escalations, a weakening US dollar, Trump-Powell tiff, and rate cut threats brought forward gold’s fortunes and helped it climb above $3k in mid-February.

At the time of writing, gold prices have shot to a new all-time high above $3,500 after a meteoric 33% in the first four months of the year.

We have been consistently bullish about gold prices and are of the informed opinion that the gold price will eventually breach the $4,000 mark.

Previously, our analysis showed that gold will likely reach this price level in 2027. However, if the prevailing macroeconomic conditions continue, the rally to $4,000 may come way sooner, most likely late 2026. READ MORE

De-Dollarization: 5 Oil Giants Now Settling in Yuan, Not USD -Watcher Guru

What started as a movement away from the dollar by a few nations is now making its way across the global economy. The most recent move is by nations who are settling their oil purchases in other currencies, rather than dollars; which runs contrary to the OPEC agreement.

by Vladimir Popescu

{Source: Watcher Guru}

The Chinese refiner Sinopec stands as the biggest oil refinery in China and leads the way for yuan payment deals. Sinopec established the important milestone of Saudi Aramco in creating a $4 billion yuan-denominated joint venture during April 2025 while accelerating worldwide de-dollarization initiatives.

According to Reuters:

“Sinopec and its unit shall contribute 7.20 billion yuan and 14.40 billion yuan in cash, respectively. The remaining amount, representing 25% of the registered capital of the joint venture, will come from AAS (Aramco Asia Singapore Pte).” READ MORE

$10,000 Invested In Gold 10 Years Ago Is Now Worth? -Investing Haven

We've all been hearing that now is the time to buy gold. Gold has already experienced tremendous gains. How great were these gains? This article will show you, as well as provide some comparisons to other markets.

What would a $10k investment in the ultimate store of value ten years ago look like today? And what will it look like ten years from now?

On 21st April, gold made history when the price of one ounce of the precious metal set a new all-time high of $3,050. The record price came about one month after gold hit the news for reaching the coveted $3k mark.

Having stormed into 2025 trading at around, gold had one of the most successful first quarter in close to 40 years. And even though its price has slipped back to around $3,287, it still is up by more than 25% in the year to date and 42% in the last 12 months.

Over the last 5 years, the price of gold has appreciated by more than 95% and the period was marked by aggressive value gains.

This has played a key role in propping the 278% gains reported by metal over the last ten years. This implies that if you invested $10,000 in gold ten years ago, this investment would be worth $27,800 at the time of writing. READ MORE

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4.29.25 - Paulson sees gold near $5,000 by 2028

Gold last traded at $3,317 an ounce. Silver at $32.94 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A common question those of us in the precious metals business have been asked recently is, "do you think gold is going to go higher?". It seems only natural to answer yes, if for no other reason than natural bias. However, that bias is being supported by several outsiders who seem to have clear perspective as to why the answer is a definite "yes".

Billionaire investor John Paulson sees gold near $5,000 by 2028 -Yahoo! Finance

By Ernest Scheyder

(Reuters) - Central bank gold buying and global trade tensions are likely to push bullion prices to near $5,000 an ounce by 2028, billionaire investor John Paulson said in an interview during which he reinforced his commitment to U.S. mining projects

The price forecast is one of the most bullish yet as banks and others move to increase their own estimates after gold hit a record high just above $3,500 last week. Deutsche Bank, for one, expects bullion to hit $3,700 an ounce by next year.

Already the largest shareholder in Idaho gold and antimony developer Perpetua Resources, Paulson last week bought a 40% stake in NovaGold's Donlin gold project in Alaska from Barrick.

Asked where he expects bullion prices to head, Paulson cited a recent estimate put to him for levels at the "high $4,000 range" within three years.

"It's a well-informed prediction. I think that's a reasonable number," Paulson said.

"As central banks and people look to put their money in a more stable source... I think gold will increase its position in the world," he added. READ MORE

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4.28.25 - Global Capital Not Flowing Into the US

Gold last traded at $3,347 an ounce. Silver at $33.16 an ounce.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a first, and not a good one. For the first time, global capital is not flowing into the US. Several nations have traded in their positions in US treasuries, and are replacing those positions with gold.

De-Dollarization 2025: For the First Time, Global Capital Not Flowing Into the US -Watcher.Guru

by Vinod Dsouza

De-dollarization in 2025 is rapidly advancing as the global flow of capital is not flowing into the US economy. China and several other developing countries are offloading US bonds and treasuries and replacing them with gold. While China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, and India were the usual preparators, European nation Poland has also joined the league. Just recently, Poland purchased 16 tonnes of gold to diversify its assets in the central bank reserves. The accumulation beat China in terms of volume for April making it the biggest purchase of the month.

In addition, Reuters reported that global funds through equities, bonds, and US Treasuries are declining as trade wars loom. A portion of global capital from institutional funds and retail investors is now moving toward other countries, currencies, and bonds. This is for the first time that demand for US financial assets is declining as de-dollarization takes hold in 2025. Heightened tensions over trade wars and tariffs are causing a paradigm shift in how investors think and are moving away from owning US assets.

Unlike previous instances of turbulence in the US economy, this time around and for the first time, global funds are not fully flowing into American assets. “The recent soaring volatility in the US Treasury market marks a watershed event,” said Yang Changjiang, a finance professor at Fudan University. De-dollarization in 2025 is taking shape in different forms and the US needs to address the issue and clip its wings before it starts to completely take off. READ MORE

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