(1:19) – 📈 Gold's Surge Begins: Gold rises from $2,707 (Jan 20) to a record $3,589 (Apr 22), driven by U.S.–China trade war fears and flight to safety.
(2:03) – 🔥 Tariff Tensions Peak: U.S. imposes 145% tariffs, China responds with 125%, sparking fears of recession and further fueling gold demand.
(4:05) – ⚖️ Silver’s Split Identity: While gold rallies, silver swings wildly—down 20% in April alone—due to its dual role as an industrial and monetary metal.
(5:57) – 🌐 Silver Trade Ecosystem at Risk: 70% of U.S. silver imports come from Canada and Mexico; tariffs and USMCA tensions threaten both demand and supply chains.
(7:12) – 🚘 Platinum & Palladium Pressure: PGMs fall under pressure as EVs erode demand for auto catalysts; 85% of platinum production comes from South Africa & Russia.
(8:44) – 📉 Palladium Deficit vs. Weak Price: UBS projects a 300k oz supply deficit in 2025, yet prices dip—highlighting demand-side dominance over supply constraints.
(9:55) – 🛠️ Engagement Options Explored: From leveraged CFDs and ETFs to physical bullion via dealers—each channel offers unique benefits, risks, and logistics.
Professor Remington Vanderbilt breaks down the sharp rise in gold prices on May 24, 2025, highlighting the latest Fed policy tone, weakening dollar index, and renewed ETF inflows. Silver and platinum also saw solid gains. Tune in for data-backed analysis and institutional signals shaping today’s precious metals action.📩 For comments or questions, email: contact@remingtonvanderbilt.com
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