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This week in precious metals: a hot May CPI print sent gold to its lowest since November and silver to its most oversold reading of the bull market — then silver reversed hard off $64. Plus a record-setting Q1 demand report.
The U.S. Mint’s seven-piece FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative set went on pre-order June 4. Specs, intro pricing, melt math, and what 1994 sales tell us about a 2026 sell-out.
This week in precious metals: gold slips back to $4,450 on Iran de-escalation, India probes Valcambi’s owner for $159 billion in inflated revenue, and six countries quietly drive every ounce of sovereign gold demand.
The US Mint sold zero 1 oz American Silver Eagle bullion coins in May 2026 after a five-month decline. Retail demand for current-year Eagles has collapsed while dealers and wholesalers sit on heavy buyback inventory and refiners stay backlogged.
A 1974 US Embassy cable predicted futures markets would ‘negate long-term hoarding.’ Treasury auctions tried to crush gold’s price. Here’s what the declassified record actually says — and what it means for physical buyers today.
This week in precious metals: gold slides to $4,400, a CIA officer caught with $40M in gold bars, fake Silver Eagles on eBay, Hong Kong’s new gold clearing system, and more.
India restricted silver imports and hiked duties to 15%. China imposed export controls on refined silver. Here’s what both moves mean for physical silver supply and U.S. dealer premiums.
Silver broke above $84 this week on a US-China tariff truce. Analyst forecasts for the rest of 2026 range from $80 to $309. Here’s what’s driving the divergence.
The gold-to-silver ratio tells you how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. When it falls, silver is gaining ground. Here’s why investors watch it and what the current ratio means.
The NYT traced US Mint gold to a Colombian cartel via a Texas refiner. A 2024 Treasury audit had already found the Mint hadn’t verified gold origins in 20 years. Here’s what it means if you own American Eagles or Gold Buffalos.