Barry Stuppler

The rapidly evolving geopolitical “weapon” brandished by Russia is an ever increasing stockpile of gold, as well as Russia’s native currency, the ruble . . . .

Gold is on course to head as high as $1,500 per ounce, according to a technical analyst, who says the current environment will disrupt the usual inverse relationship between the U.S. dollar and the precious metal . . . .

Gold closed last Friday at $1,276.80 per ounce, up $9.10 per ounce, but that certainly wasn’t the entire story for the week. It’s important to recap the Gold price action, and the reasons for this action  . . . .

As the yuan retreats, China is taking in more gold. The world’s biggest consumer of the precious metal raised bullion imports from Hong Kong in September for the first time in four months as investors sought to diversify their assets on prospects for further currency weakness . . . .

One major international global asset management firm says conditions are perfect for gold prices, comparing the market to a potential wildfire that is just waiting for the right spark . . . .

Unlike paper currency, coins or other assets, gold has maintained its value throughout the ages . . . .