Moody's downgrading of the US debt outlook, coupled with gold and silver additions by Poland and China, prompts a shift away from underperforming assets to bullion. The silver and gold spot prices, despite trading downward, remain dynamic, while a forecast indicates a significant increase in global industrial silver demand, notably from China, over the next decade.

Central banks around the world have made a record-breaking move to buy gold bullion in the first three quarters of 2023, acquiring 800 metric tonnes, surpassing the previous year's record. This surge in gold purchases by central banks has been driven by a diversification away from US bonds, even as US interest rates rise.

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Gold is again outperforming US Treasuries, and the move by the world's central banks into bullion over bonds will likely only grow as more conflicts come, fiat currencies get further debased, and secular inflation brings about an all time secular bond bear market era.

Gold is experiencing its strongest week in spot price performance since the 2023 bank failures, with market commentators speculating on the possibility of a gold price correction amidst ongoing turmoil.

Delve into the intricate relationship between the economy, interest rates, and gold prices. Explore the impact of rising interest rates on US Treasury Bonds and the national debt, and gain insights into the challenges in the bond market and the S&P 500. Discover predictions about gold bullion and economic trends, and stay updated on silver and gold spot prices. Plus, learn about central banks' growing interest in gold bullion in this week's SD Bullion Market Update.

What lies ahead for precious metals? The volatility in silver and gold derivative trading led to price declines last week. The gold-silver ratio remained at 83 due to COMEX derivative selling. There's speculation about a potential future decline in the gold-silver ratio.

Explore the latest financial insights: Fed's rate pause impact, US bond trends, stock market losses, and the potential silver surge in this weekly market update.

Discover the latest insights into China's soaring gold and silver premiums, reflecting currency battles and investor concerns. Explore the potential for precious metals as a hedge and stay informed about legislative changes affecting gold and silver buyers in the USA.

Hiring a well paid famous actor to go around the world and gawk at the size and scale of the modern day gold market is unlikely to unveil the troubling narrative of how modern gold price discovery has been impacted by the rampant financialization of fiat currencies since the 1980s.