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Macron’s victory in the French Presidential election first round was crucial in supporting risk appetite and undermining gold prices, although markets were still wary of the North Korean situation . . . .

Gold prices bounced up overnight as US investors reacted to comments from Donald Trump that sent the dollar tumbling . . .

In just the past week, lawmakers in Idaho and Arizona have passed bills removing “Capital Gains Taxes” from gold and silver coins and bars . . . .

Stocks have erupted higher in the last month based on the belief that the economy is roaring once again. However, this is all about sentiment, not reality . . . .

In 1978, one year after taking control of impoverished China, Deng Xiaoping declared “to get rich is glorious.” Since Deng’s declaration, China’s per-capita GDP has grown by over 5,000% . . . .

The biggest trade in the world is staring everyone in the face . . . .

In a wide ranging interview with MacroVoices’ Erik Townsend, legendary investor Jim Rogers, co-founder of Quantum Fund with fellow investor George Soros, has said that he wants to own more gold and silver and will continue to accumulate on any price dips . . . .

Like the proverbial frog that does not notice the rise in water temperature until it’s too late, investors seem to be experiencing a similarly stealthy rise in inflation . . . .

Will the Trump Presidency be positive for gold, or not?  On balance, it could well be as Trump is a known believer in the place of gold in the global monetary system . . . .

No wonder the gold price has been surging given all the uncertainties surrounding the almost-here Trump Presidency.  Nine days and counting until The Donald assumes office . . . .