Gold prices have surged over $700 this year, recently surpassing $3,350 per ounce, with some analysts forecasting a potential rise to $3,500 by the end of May. This rally has been fueled by strong central bank demand—particularly from emerging markets—alongside increased speculative activity in derivatives markets. While short-term corrections are expected, possibly dipping below $3,000 over the summer, the long-term trend remains bullish. Silver, which has lagged behind gold, is projected by some to reach $38–$42 per ounce this year, with the potential to retest its historic highs if momentum builds. The global silver market also faces a growing supply deficit, now projected at nearly 149 million ounces for 2024.

Gold prices have recently soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,245 per ounce, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets. The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—prompted retaliatory measures from Beijing, intensifying global market volatility and diminishing confidence in traditional assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries.

Gold and silver prices tumbled in a volatile trading week, with gold fighting to hold $3,000/oz and silver erasing months of gains. The gold-silver ratio surged past 100:1—signaling historic undervaluation. Bullion was exempt from new tariffs, fueling massive COMEX inflows and setting the stage for a potential precious metals mania.

A new wave of silver stackers is organizing a coordinated buying event, reviving interest in silver squeeze movements. A high-net-worth tech entrepreneur surfaced on Twitter, revealing he has pulled 12.69 million ounces of silver from COMEX over four months after shifting away from ETFs. Precious metals prices are climbing, with silver surpassing $34/oz and gold reaching a record $3,082.57/oz, while analysts suggest silver may soon outperform gold. Market trends indicate growing institutional interest in bullion, with signs of continued tightening in global silver supply and increased demand from major investors.

Gold reached a record high of $3,023 per ounce, with significant flows from Swiss refineries to the US and predictions it could rise to $3,500 by year-end. Global demand remains strong with Western investors experiencing FOMO and Vietnamese consumers standing in long lines to purchase gold, while India faces a $13 billion loss from its sovereign gold bond program. Despite the current gold-to-silver ratio being historically high at 91, analysts remain bullish on both metals due to factors including record debt markets, deficit spending, and worldwide fiat currency proliferation.

Gold recently surpassed $3,000 an ounce, reflecting accelerating fiat currency devaluation as central banks shift to bullion reserves over bonds. Both gold and silver have outperformed dividend-reinvested stock indices this century, despite financial education largely ignoring precious metals since the 1970s. Rising precious metal prices correlate with concerning US budget deficits, higher interest expenses, and dollar weakness, validating physical bullion as protection against fiscal irresponsibility.

London silver reserves hit critical lows with an 18% drawdown last month. Analysts warn of supply shortages as silver inventories reach record lows and lease rates climb. Amid market uncertainty and tariff threats, experts predict silver prices will surge as derivatives markets face a potential supply squeeze.

This week's SD Bullion Market Update covers Elon Musk’s appearance on Joe Rogan and Luke Gromen’s insights on gold, debt, and the U.S. financial system. It highlights the growing U.S. debt crisis, the historical value of gold relative to debt, and the potential for a gold revaluation. Platinum market trends, including backwardation and historical price ratios, are also analyzed.

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