In the world of institutional liquidity, “business as usual” is a dangerous concept when the underlying market dynamics have fundamentally shifted. For years, the industry treated Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) with a static mindset regarding spreads and financing costs. However, the recent price action in precious metals is not merely a trend; it is a categorical shift in market structure. As we move through the post-2025 landscape, marked by record nominal highs and severe dislocation in physical inventories, the brokerage industry faces a critical choice: cling to outdated pricing models that risk liquidity failure, ... (full story)