Silver

Gary Tanashian of Notes From the Rabbit Hole (NFTRH) analyzed the Gold-Silver Ratio (GSR) throughout 2024–2025 as an indicator of risk sentiment and economic liquidity. A rising GSR suggested market caution, stronger dollar performance, and silver underperformance, while a falling ratio reflected potential reflation trends and risk-on behavior. Tanashian emphasized that investors should combine GSR analysis with additional indicators such as the HUI gold miner index, U.S. dollar trends, and Treasury yields. He also introduced the 30-year Treasury yield “Continuum” to interpret whether GSR shifts represent lasting market signals or temporary reactions.

Many U.S. pension funds remain underfunded, creating concerns about their ability to meet future obligations. Despite the trillion-dollar size of the U.S. retirement market, public pension plans face trillion-dollar funding gaps. Inflation and dollar devaluation continue to erode purchasing power, yet pension portfolios remain heavily weighted toward equities, bonds, and real estate. With commodities representing only a tiny percentage of total assets and gold and silver holdings minimal, the case for broader diversification and inflation protection remains relevant for both public and private pension managers seeking sustainable long-term returns.

A gift of physical silver will be especially attractive this Christmas because, not only is it a statement of gifting value in a time of inflation, but you are giving a gift that will likely jump in value in 2022. You will be buying something cheap, and those gifted will be astounded about your foresight and their benefits.

Eric Sprott, co-founder of Sprott Money, shared his insights into the gold and silver markets, predicting that gold could reach $3,000 per ounce and silver $50 by year-end. While gold has recently hit record highs, silver has lagged behind despite a 20% supply shortage. Sprott remains optimistic about undervalued gold and silver stocks like Discovery Silver and Free Gold Ventures. He also highlights silver's rising demand, driven by sectors like electric vehicles and new technologies. Sprott emphasizes the importance of staying informed, as global market shifts and government actions will significantly impact the precious metals landscape.

The best time to invest is often when sentiment is at its lowest, and sentiment around gold and silver equities is pretty low right now. History, however, tells us that this could be the perfect time to buy.

Silver is on the verge of commencing a massive unprecedented bull market which will “officially” kick off with it breaking above the key $30 level...and this could happen very soon. Gold’s massive unprecedented bull market has already begun and where gold leads, silver will follow.

Is the current U.S. stock market, and global economy, approaching a Minsky Moment? If so, how would precious metals such as gold and silver react in the aftermath of such a collapse?

On Monday, major U.S. stock indexes experienced their most significant decline since 2022. The S&P 500 fell by approximately 3%, while the NASDAQ dropped over 6%. As investors navigate through the current financial turbulence, attention is increasingly turning towards assets that can provide stability amidst uncertainty. Silver, historically known as a safe haven during economic downturns, is garnering interest due to its potential to hedge against market volatility.

This article investigates how global mining companies, traditionally known for other metals, are strategically positioned to capitalize on rising silver prices. It highlights the significant yet often overlooked role these firms play in the silver industry, beyond their primary metal focus. We examine key players like Fresnillo, KGHM, and Southern Copper, revealing their contributions to the silver market.

The gold-silver ratio tells you how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold given the current spot price of both metals and, as such, we can look at historical trends and draw conclusions about the prices of both metals.