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Why Geopolitical Disruptions May Work in Gold’s Favor
The escalating conflict in the Middle East — especially the closure of the Strait of the Hormuz — had an adverse effect on many investment strategies in March, and gold was no exception. The spot gold price closed out March at $4,668.06. This represented gold’s monthly drop of 11.57% and its largest monthly decrease since October 2008. A few naysayers looked at the performance of gold in March and viewed it as evidence that the metal’s merits as a store of value are fading. However, some experts have argued that the sell-off was driven by a need for liquidity, not because gold is losing its luster. Crucially, ... (full story)
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From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 15, 2026|256 comments
China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to - far better than anyone else!!! President DJT
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