►Since Feb. 27, the price of silver has increased 10%, from €665 to €735 per kilogram, while the price of gold has increased 6% over the same period.
►Gold is currently 86 times more expensive than silver, measured in the same volume. By comparison, this ratio was 30 in 2011. 
►U.S. inflation has not fallen below 3% since April 2021. ... »

►The price of gold has reached new highs in both euros (€63.368 per kg) and dollars ($2,160 per troy ounce). But what is driving this rise of the goldprice? 
►China's central bank has increased its gold reserves for the 16th month in a row, contributing to the record high gold price.
►Will New York Community Bank customers lose confidence in the bank? If so, a possible bank run will cause a domino effect at other regional banks.

►In the largest US banks, bad loans for commercial real estate have exceeded loss reserves, mainly due to a sharp increase in arrears for offices, shopping centers and other properties.
►Comparing 2005-2006 to 2023: Banks bankrupt & realized losses
►The banking crisis may offer opportunities for precious metals