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China’s gold reserves have not been updated since 2016, leading to speculation on the accuracy of their reported figures. Some experts suggest that China may hold more gold than what is officially reported. However, without concrete data, it is difficult to estimate the actual size of China’s gold reserves or to compare it with other countries like the United States.

Read about the reasons behind the surge in gold prices during the deflationary period after the Great Depression. Learn about factors such as loss of confidence in the US dollar, government policies, and geopolitical uncertainty that led investors to seek the safe haven of gold.

Learn about the Bland-Allison Act and the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, two United States federal laws that aimed to stabilize the economy by increasing the money supply and promoting inflation, but ultimately failed to achieve their goals.

Explore the alleged instances of US government manipulation of precious metals markets, including evidence of large-scale short selling of silver futures contracts. Understand the controversy and debate surrounding these actions and their impact on market prices.

Learn about the recent fines imposed on large banks for manipulating the prices of precious metals, including JPMorgan’s $920 million settlement, and discover the potential reasons behind governments’ actions in influencing the prices of precious metals.

This article explores the potential for the world to move back towards a currency backed by precious metals, such as gold or silver. While there has been some discussion of this idea, significant changes to the global monetary system and international cooperation among governments and central banks would be necessary for such a shift to occur.

Learn how the government can potentially increase the price of gold during a period of deflation through monetary policy tools and direct buying from the market. Discover the implications and effectiveness of such actions.

Explore the difference between sound money and fiat currency by comparing the federal minimum wage in 1964 to the present-day minimum wage. Learn about the melt value of 90% silver quarters and inflation adjustments for purchasing power.

Learn about how inflation affects the purchasing power of the dollar and why it’s important to have a balanced portfolio of stocks, bonds, and precious metals. Find out how much 50 cents in 1960 is worth today and the factors that affect the value of a 1960 silver half dollar.

This article explores the value of silver over the last 30 years, its historical performance against inflation, and the factors that can affect its price. Inflation is a major factor that affects the purchasing power of money over time. This article discusses the impact of inflation on currency and how silver has held up as a store of value over the years.