This Catalyst Pushes Silver Into Triple Digits & Keeps It There
This Catalyst Pushes Silver Into Triple Digits & Keeps It There
Steve Penny & Michelle Makori: 1-17-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Steve Penny, Founder of SilverChartist, to break down where we are in this silver bull rally.
Penny discusses what it will actually take for silver to break above $100 an ounce and stay there for good. Silver is up more than 180% year-over-year and has already traded above $100 in Shanghai, while Western markets lag behind.
This Catalyst Pushes Silver Into Triple Digits & Keeps It There
Steve Penny & Michelle Makori: 1-17-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Steve Penny, Founder of SilverChartist, to break down where we are in this silver bull rally.
Penny discusses what it will actually take for silver to break above $100 an ounce and stay there for good. Silver is up more than 180% year-over-year and has already traded above $100 in Shanghai, while Western markets lag behind.
Penny explains why this divergence matters, how true price discovery is shifting toward physical markets, and why the decades-long paper-driven pricing model may be breaking down.
In this interview, Steve walks through the largest technical breakout in silver’s history, key support and pullback levels, the role of industrial demand from AI, solar, and defense, and why central bank policy and debt dynamics are setting the stage for sustained triple-digit silver.
He also outlines realistic price targets, the risks of intervention, and where silver miners fit into the next phase of this bull market.
Steve also shares his top trade of 2026 and it is not silver. In this episode of The Real Story:
Why silver above $100 may become permanent, not temporary
The Shanghai premium and what it signals about physical demand
Paper vs. physical silver: is price discovery finally shifting?
The “mother of all cup-and-handle” breakout explained
Key support levels and pullback risks traders should watch
Why silver miners are lagging
How debt, inflation, and Fed policy feed the silver bull case
Steve’s top trade of 2026
Introduction
02:09 Interview with Steve Penny
03:38 Factors Driving Silver's Rally
04:54 Supply & Demand Dynamics
08:38 Shanghai Premium & Market Manipulation
11:14 Technical Analysis of Silver
17:17 Historical Context & Future Predictions
23:53 Potential Pullbacks & Support Levels
27:41 Bull Case Scenario for Silver
29:24 Predicting $300 Silver by 2030
30:01 Gold-Silver Ratio Strategies
34:01 Comparing Historical & Current Fundamentals
39:01 Geopolitical Impacts on Silver & Gold
41:00 Central Banks & Silver Investments
44:31 Silver Miners vs. Silver Prices
47:42 National Debt & Precious Metals
51:26 Top Investment Picks for 2026
54:24 Personal Insights & Final Thoughts
Thoughts from Paul Gold Eagle: Economic Transition and Legal Structure
Thoughts from Paul Gold Eagle: Economic Transition and Legal Structure
1-18-2026
Paul White Gold Eagle @PaulGoldEagle
PHASE V: ECONOMIC TRANSITION & LEGAL STRUCTURE
OPERATION: GOLD STANDARD REBOOT [ACTIVE]
CLASS: SOVEREIGN RESET // QFS NODE ONLINE
STATUS: PHASE V ENGAGED
Thoughts from Paul Gold Eagle: Economic Transition and Legal Structure
1-18-2026
Paul White Gold Eagle @PaulGoldEagle
PHASE V: ECONOMIC TRANSITION & LEGAL STRUCTURE
OPERATION: GOLD STANDARD REBOOT [ACTIVE]
CLASS: SOVEREIGN RESET // QFS NODE ONLINE
STATUS: PHASE V ENGAGED
“We are returning power to the people.” – Q
[THE OLD SYSTEM = DEAD]
[CENTRAL BANKING > DISSOLVED]
[FIAT = NULLIFIED]
[SLAVERY CHAINS REMOVED]
[QFS > GOLD-BACKED SOVEREIGN ECONOMY]
[HR 5404 – GOLD-BACKED USTN]
Introduced by Rep. Mooney (2018)
Purpose: Define dollar as fixed weight of gold – Suppressed. Buried. Ignored.
But LEGAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED
Used as template for post-FED issuance of USTN (U.S. Treasury Notes)
Digital + Physical. Backed by Fort Knox + Recovered Vatican Gold.
[USTN = OFFICIAL QFS CURRENCY OF REPUBLIC]
No inflation.
No printing.
No manipulation.
Value = Locked to substance.
[IRS → TERMINATED]
IRS = Private Corporation.
Registered in Puerto Rico.
Serviced the Crown/Vatican cabal via FED collection systems.
Audited. Compromised. Terminated. Replaced with 14% flat consumption tax (non-invasive, no tracking).
Taxation = based on choice, not coercion. Constitutional alignment restored.
[FEDERAL RESERVE → ABSORBED]
Not abolished.
Nationalized.
Absorbed by U.S. Treasury via EO 13885 + quiet legislation
Assets + liabilities transferred
Private central bank > Converted to public asset hub
Chairpersons = removed
Accounts = frozen
Gold revaluation event = complete
“End the Fed.” – Ron Paul
“Done in silence.” – Q
[GLOBAL DEBT JUBILEE]
Biblical reset activated
National debts = zeroed
Personal debts = wiped
Credit scores = deleted
Enforced by QFS AI
Tracked via ISO tokens
All mortgages, loans, credit chains = terminated
“You are no longer debt slaves.” – Q
[UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME – GESARA FORMAT]
UBI = Not socialism.
It’s wealth repatriation.
Paid from seized Deepstate assets (EO 13818)
Delivered via XLM / QFS smart contract distribution system
Monthly stipend auto-deposited to each sovereign citizen
Use = food, shelter, energy, self-sufficiency – Paired with free energy systems, suppressed medbeds, water tech
[LEGAL FRAMEWORK RESET]
– Constitutional Law restored
– Maritime/Admiralty Law removed
– Corporate U.S. dissolved (Act of 1871 repealed)
– All sovereign rights reinstated
No more birth certificate bonds
No more Social Security contracts
You = Free living being under divine law
[QFS + STARLINK = PLANETARY FINANCIAL GRID]
Every transaction = verified + mirrored on quantum blockchain
Every citizen = biometric ID linked to sovereign trust account
No hacking
No laundering
No central control
Decentralized through satellite architecture
Starlink = Banking satellites + Space Force nodes
4,000+ orbital QFS mirrors = Global trust network
“This is the NEW EARTH financial system.” – Q
[THE FINAL FLIP]
Fiat = dead
Gold = revived
Power = returned
Cabal = disarmed
All banks must comply
ISO 20022 enforced
Blockchain = new law
QFS = final layer
Source(s): https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2012798301905859046
https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/18/paul-gold-eagle-economic-transition-and-legal-structure/
Which Form Of Silver Is Best For Investing In Right Now?
Which Form Of Silver Is Best For Investing In Right Now?
By MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money January 16, 2026 / 1:43 PM EST / CBS News
Finding the right silver investment for your portfolio can pay off substantially, especially in today's market. Guido
Silver just wrapped up an incredibly strong year, with prices surging dramatically throughout the last months of 2025. The precious metal's remarkable performance even outpaced gold's impressive gains last year, catching the attention of investors who may have previously overlooked it in favor of its higher-value counterpart. And, that upward trend has only continued in the first weeks of 2026, with silver prices currently hovering above $88 per ounce. With multiple tailwinds still in play, though, the conversation has largely shifted from whether to invest in silver to how best to gain exposure to this momentum.
Which Form Of Silver Is Best For Investing In Right Now?
By MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money January 16, 2026 / 1:43 PM EST / CBS News
Finding the right silver investment for your portfolio can pay off substantially, especially in today's market. Guido
Silver just wrapped up an incredibly strong year, with prices surging dramatically throughout the last months of 2025. The precious metal's remarkable performance even outpaced gold's impressive gains last year, catching the attention of investors who may have previously overlooked it in favor of its higher-value counterpart. And, that upward trend has only continued in the first weeks of 2026, with silver prices currently hovering above $88 per ounce. With multiple tailwinds still in play, though, the conversation has largely shifted from whether to invest in silver to how best to gain exposure to this momentum.
The forces driving this silver rally aren't showing signs of slowing down, either. Silver supply deficits have continued to increase, while industrial demand continues to grow thanks to things like solar panel manufacturing, electric vehicle production and the expanding infrastructure needs of artificial intelligence technology. Add in recent Federal Reserve rate cuts that make non-yielding assets more attractive and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty that sends investors seeking safe havens, and you have a compelling case for continued strength in silver prices.
But with silver's historic run-up, investors face a practical question: What's the smartest way to participate in this market right now? After all, each option comes with distinct advantages and considerations, so it's important to know which ones are truly worth examining.
Start adding silver and other precious metals to your investment portfolio today.
Which form of silver is best for investing in right now?
The silver market offers several pathways for investors looking to capitalize on current momentum, each suited to different investment strategies and comfort levels with various types of risk. Here are the main options that today's investors may want to consider:
To Continue and Read More: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-form-of-silver-is-best-for-investing-in-january-2026/
Will The Government Confiscate Your Silver?
Will The Government Confiscate Your Silver? Here’s Why It’s Likely
Noel Lorenzana, CPA Jan 17, 2026
Did you know the US government once seized private gold overnight? In 1933, gold was taken by law with a single signature. No warning. No debate. Today, silver has been declared a US strategic mineral, raising urgent questions about silver confiscation, government control, national security, and private ownership.
Will The Government Confiscate Your Silver? Here’s Why It’s Likely
Noel Lorenzana, CPA Jan 17, 2026
Did you know the US government once seized private gold overnight? In 1933, gold was taken by law with a single signature. No warning. No debate. Today, silver has been declared a US strategic mineral, raising urgent questions about silver confiscation, government control, national security, and private ownership.
Silver is no longer just an industrial or precious metal. It is now tied to the power grid, the military, clean energy, and US national defense. In a national emergency, “strategic” does not mean protected. It means prioritized and controlled. Rules can change without a knock on the door or a new law, turning private silver into a public resource.
This video breaks down the historical gold confiscation of 1933, why silver’s new classification matters, how government control really works, and what this could mean for silver owners today. If you think this cannot happen again, or that silver is immune, you need to pay attention.
News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 1-17-2026
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.
RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sat. 17 Jan. 2026
Compiled Sat. 17 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: BRICS countries and the Global Military Alliance (allegedly) started with taking back The People’s money from the Deepstate Cabal. Their Global Currency Reset (GCR) and Revaluation (RV) to gold/asset-backed currency seriously(allegedly) began Jan. 1 2026.
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.
RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sat. 17 Jan. 2026
Compiled Sat. 17 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: BRICS countries and the Global Military Alliance (allegedly) started with taking back The People’s money from the Deepstate Cabal. Their Global Currency Reset (GCR) and Revaluation (RV) to gold/asset-backed currency seriously(allegedly) began Jan. 1 2026.
This week as the new Quantum Financial System (QFS) integration (allegedly) completed worldwide, Tier4b (us, the Internet Group who held foreign currency and Zim Bonds to exchange) notification to exchange was (allegedly) going on right now and imminently for the main group the early part of next week.
Zim redemptions and currency exchanges at secure Centers promise unprecedented wealth transfer, erasing decades of fiat slavery and ushering in NESARA/GESARA prosperity for all nations.
Debt forgiveness under these laws will(allegedly) liberate families from burdensome loans, mortgages, and credit obligations—imagine homes reclaimed, burdens lifted, as abundance flows.
This great wealth shift (allegedly) dismantles the Cabal’s control, redirecting resources to humanitarian efforts, infrastructure rebirth, and global unity under principles of freedom and justice.
Hold fast in faith, Patriots; the payout phase begins soon, bringing financial liberation and the fulfillment of promises long awaited. Prepare appointment details, guard against scams, and give thanks to the Almighty for this restoration of righteousness on Earth.
Have faith, stock provisions and trust in The Lord’s Plan.
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Possible Timing
They have announced a Five Day rollout for the Global Currency Reset Redemption Center appointments to exchange foreign currency and redeem bonds (allegedly) starting Monday 19 Jan. and going through Friday 23 Jan.
Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) was expected to be notified for Redemption Center appointments to exchange currencies and redeem Zim Bonds on Tues. 20 Jan.
On Tues. 20 Jan. 2026 the Ten Days of Darkness may start, triggered by a Cabal nationwide Cyber Blackout. Media, radio networks and phone communications (allegedly) shut down simultaneously.
On Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 Martial Law could (allegedly) be declared. Black Hawk helicopters have been conducting drills in Washington DC, signaling readiness for Martial Law enforcement.
At the same time on Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 Global activation sequence could begin of the new financial system, with BRICS Alliance(allegedly) going live alongside NESARA/GESARA implementation and full rollout of the Quantum Financial System (QFS).
Sun. 1 Feb. 2026 Redemption Centers (allegedly) open worldwide under Military Security to set up the new Global Financial System (GFS) Wallets (formerly known as bank accounts) for the general public on the new and secure Star Link Satellite System.
Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-17-2026/
Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Frank26 I've always told you the moment you see the HCL you'll see the new exchange rate. Will we see the prime minister? I don't know. You think I'm waiting for the prime minister? I'm waiting for the new exchange rate.
Militia Man Al-Sudani is the most likely Prime Minister based on current momentum and coalition strength. His continued leadership would ensure steady progress in Iraq's economic reforms and global financial integration. The political landscape supports continuity rather than significant change.
Bruce [via WiserNow] I'm going to tell you this timeline that...came through...this morning. The RV/GCR was initiated to the point where it started and cannot be reversed, and that was early this morning, and they were testing by paying redemption centers and banks. And with this test, everything has been put into motion. So redemption centers, 800 number testing, all of that has been completed. Now we're moving through this process...we're looking at a five day rollout, starting Friday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Martin Luther King Day...is the 19th, so it could be 20th, 21st, in that timeframe.
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The US Government Just Made Silver "National Security"
GoldSilver: 1-16-2026
On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued a White House Proclamation declaring 41 critical minerals — including silver — essential to national security.
The proclamation explicitly acknowledges America's dangerous dependence on foreign sources for mining, processing, and shipping these materials.
Here's where it gets interesting: The administration has instructed trade officials to "consider price floors for trade in critical minerals and other trade-restricting measures." Translation? The government may artificially prop up silver prices — and if that happens, we could see runaway price action.
In this video, Alan breaks down what this proclamation actually means for silver investors, why it matters NOW, and what you should be watching for in the coming months.
The U.S. Mint Has SUSPENDED ALL SALES of Silver Numismatic Products.
The U.S. Mint Has SUSPENDED ALL SALES Of Silver Numismatic Products.
The United States Government just blinked. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the US Mint officially suspended sales of all silver numismatic products, citing an inability to price the metal during "rapidly rising" market conditions. This is the first signal of a Sovereign Physical Default in modern history.
The U.S. Mint Has SUSPENDED ALL SALES Of Silver Numismatic Products.
The United States Government just blinked. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the US Mint officially suspended sales of all silver numismatic products, citing an inability to price the metal during "rapidly rising" market conditions. This is the first signal of a Sovereign Physical Default in modern history.
The entity that prints the currency can no longer source the metal to back it. In this emergency deep dive, we expose the catastrophic disconnect between the Paper Price and the Physical Reality. While Comex silver just hit a new All-Time High of 91.54, the Shanghai Gold Exchange has already shattered the triple−digit barrier, fixing at 100.15.
There are now two prices for silver on Earth: the fake paper price in New York, and the real physical price in China. We analyze the "Whale Raid" on the commercial vaults that triggered this shutdown. Data confirms that 1.3 Million ounces of silver were drained from the JPMorgan vault in a single day, causing a systemic bleed of "Eligible" inventory.
Strategic entities are bypassing the exchange, taking delivery, and shipping metal East to capture the massive arbitrage spread. We map out the "Endgame" scenario. With the Mint closed, dealers rationing inventory, and the Gold-to-Silver ratio collapsing, the path to $300 silver is mathematically locked in.
We discuss the "Ounces to Acres" exit strategy and why selling for dollars during a currency reset is a fatal mistake. The Mint is closed. The Vault is open. And the price is vertical.
A New Poll Has A Bold Prediction For The Value Of Gold In 2026
A New Poll Has A Bold Prediction For The Value Of Gold In 2026
Kyle Schurman December 18, 2025
If you have been looking for a way to expand your investment returns in recent years, you might have considered gold. While there is a caveat to buying gold in 2025, it did go up in value throughout the year. As of mid-December 2025, it was solidly on its way to its largest year-over-year value increase in more than four decades. With those kinds of gains already locked in, you may now be wondering if gold is again worth buying in 2026.
A New Poll Has A Bold Prediction For The Value Of Gold In 2026
Kyle Schurman December 18, 2025
If you have been looking for a way to expand your investment returns in recent years, you might have considered gold. While there is a caveat to buying gold in 2025, it did go up in value throughout the year. As of mid-December 2025, it was solidly on its way to its largest year-over-year value increase in more than four decades. With those kinds of gains already locked in, you may now be wondering if gold is again worth buying in 2026.
A new poll from Goldman Sachs says that you may want to add gold to your portfolio before the new year. The investment bank took a survey in mid-November 2025 of more than 900 institutional investor clients using the Goldman Sachs Marquee platform. Almost 70% of the people responding to the poll expect gold to exceed $4,500 per ounce by the end of 2026 (via CNBC). As of December 15, 2025, that amount of gold is trading for around $4,300, so that suggests the potential for a pretty sizable increase.
In an interview with Bloomberg Television in late November 2025, Daan Struyven, the co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, said the company's outlook for gold in 2026 matches its poll respondents' optimism. He predicted at least a 20% increase in the price of gold by the end of 2026, and that it could reach $4,900 per troy ounce in that time.
There's widespread optimism that gold will keep appreciating
According to the Goldman Sachs poll, 36% of those surveyed predict that the price of gold will surpass $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026. A slightly smaller portion believes gold will settle at between $4,500 and $5,000 per ounce by the time 2026 comes to an end. About 22% of poll participants expect that gold will be roughly stagnant during 2026 and finish out the year at between $4,000 and $4,500 per ounce. Only 5% see gold's per-ounce price dropping during the next year and settling at between $3,500 and $4,000. Even fewer — about 3% — predict it will fall below $3,500.
If the majority is correct, it would mean a continuation of gold hitting unprecedented milestones. This trend has made it difficult for people trying to predict market movements. Many of the predictions that market experts made at the end of 2024 for gold prices in 2025 were surpassed before the midpoint of the year, causing many researchers to adjust their predictions upward. Gold had never surpassed $4,000 per ounce until October 2025.
To Continue and Read More: https://www.moneydigest.com/2054740/new-poll-bold-prediction-gold-value-2026/?zsource=yahoo
How Much Is One Ring Worth After Gold Prices Soared In 2025?
How Much Is One Ring Worth After Gold Prices Soared In 2025?
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press December 17, 2025
I asked my husband to take off his gold wedding band — again. I wanted to see one more time what I'd get if we wanted to sell it. Sure, we've been married 30 years. But after 30 years of marriage, well, he's learned to roll with oddball requests — and even ribbing when the ring initially didn't want to come off.
"We buy gold" signs grab your eye after gold prices broke one record after another in 2025. The record price for spot gold was trading at an intraday high of $4,380.99 an ounce Oct. 17, according to Kitco.com.
How Much Is One Ring Worth After Gold Prices Soared In 2025?
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press December 17, 2025
I asked my husband to take off his gold wedding band — again. I wanted to see one more time what I'd get if we wanted to sell it. Sure, we've been married 30 years. But after 30 years of marriage, well, he's learned to roll with oddball requests — and even ribbing when the ring initially didn't want to come off.
"We buy gold" signs grab your eye after gold prices broke one record after another in 2025. The record price for spot gold was trading at an intraday high of $4,380.99 an ounce Oct. 17, according to Kitco.com.
On Thursday morning, Dec. 11, the day I trekked out in the cold to get a few price quotes, the spot gold price was trading around $4,250 an ounce — up nearly 63% so far in 2025.
On Dec. 11, gold shot up to the highest point in more than a month, following the Federal Reserve's decision Dec. 10 to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. Traders expect lower interest rates ahead, which can be bullish for gold prices.
Yet if you're thinking about taking advantage of high gold prices to get rid of some gold, maybe a broken chain for a locket or even a gold ring from a loved one, you shouldn't expect to receive the same amount of money everywhere you go.
What different jewelers and pawn shops offer to pay a seller for old gold jewelry can vary substantially — even as much as 50% in one example I found recently. Sometimes, the price difference is even higher.
Higher prices for gold hits holiday shoppers
Gold is volatile in price but viewed as a hedge against uncertain times — and we've had our share in 2025. Persistent inflation; three rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2025 after three rate cuts in 2024, which make some savings vehicles less attractive; a decline in the value of the U.S. dollar; global tensions relating to tariffs and wars.
Gold is commanding a higher price for many shoppers this holiday season, too, according to the annual PNC Christmas Price Index that reviews the cost of the gifts from the classic holiday carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas."
"Five gold rings saw the single-biggest price jump by far" in that grouping of 12 categories, including a partridge in a pear tree. The price of the partridge remained unchanged at $20.18 for one bird, but the pear tree shot up in price by 14.3% to $400 in the past year, according to the index now in its 42nd year.
By contrast, the "five golden rings" in the song soared in price by 32.5% year-over-year. It's sort of a bargain when you consider the 45% jump in gold prices, as of Oct. 31. Jewelers, obviously, didn't raise prices as much to try to hold onto some sales.
The five gold rings would cost $1,649.90 in 2025 based on the PNC analysis.
The cost of the 12 gift basket rose 4.5% compared with last year, outpacing the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index year-over-year reading of 3% for September, which was released Oct. 24.
Data is compiled using sources from across the country, including dance and theater companies, hatcheries, pet stores and others. Overall, the total cost to buy the 12 gifts that comprise the PNC CPI for the holidays hit $51,476.12 in 2025.
Buying all the gifts rattled off in the popular, but incredibly annoying Christmas song would have cost you $46,729.86 just two years ago in 2023. And, oddly enough, in 2023, the price for five gold rings was $1,245 and had stayed flat for the first time in more than five years.
What I discovered trying to cash in gold
To continue and read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/one-gold-ring-much-worth-120225006.html
Your Home Insurance May Not Cover Your Gold’s Value
Your Home Insurance May Not Cover Your Gold’s Value
Rebecca Payne Moneywise Sun, January 11, 2026
The soaring price of gold means your home insurance may not cover its value. How to know if your pieces are safe in 2026 The price of gold has shot up this year, even hitting a record high in October. While that may be good news for investors, those who own gold jewelry might want to consider what climbing prices mean for the pieces sitting in their jewelry box at home.
Gold — and other precious metals such as platinum and silver — have been trading higher, with the price of the yellow metal jumping from around $2,658 at the start of January 2025, to a staggering $4,467 per troy ounce by the first full week of January 2026 (1).
Your Home Insurance May Not Cover Your Gold’s Value
Rebecca Payne Moneywise Sun, January 11, 2026
The soaring price of gold means your home insurance may not cover its value. How to know if your pieces are safe in 2026 The price of gold has shot up this year, even hitting a record high in October. While that may be good news for investors, those who own gold jewelry might want to consider what climbing prices mean for the pieces sitting in their jewelry box at home.
Gold — and other precious metals such as platinum and silver — have been trading higher, with the price of the yellow metal jumping from around $2,658 at the start of January 2025, to a staggering $4,467 per troy ounce by the first full week of January 2026 (1).
The price of gold, referred to as the “spot price (2),” is the current sale price of a troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 24 karat gold.
Record highs
CNBC reported that the price of gold has climbed by about 1,400% since the year 2000, as compared to a 382% gain in the S&P 500 over the same time frame (3).
The climbing price of gold means that jewelry made of gold, gold coins or bars (or even other precious metals) has also increased in value. CNBC reports that the retail value of gold jewelry is generally higher than the metal used in the jewelry itself, depending on the quality of the piece and gold content (karats).
Because pure gold is quite malleable, it is often combined with other metals to make it more durable for use in jewelry (4).
But when it comes to insurance, the value of the metal will differ from the replacement value, which will typically be closer to the retail value, CNBC says. Their report warns that standard home or rental insurance typically has low coverage for jewelry.
According to insurance provider Policygenius, home insurance coverage for jewelry and for other high-value items is more limited than for other personal belongings.
In the personal property coverage section of your policy, you will find what perils your insurance covers, such as fire, weather-related damage or even theft (5).
However, insurers have a limit to what they will pay in the case of jewelry theft, called a special limit of liability, or sublimit. Standard policies have sublimits for jewelry theft of about $1,500 typically.
Also, check your policy to see whether your coverage has a sublimit per item, with a maximum that you would be paid per piece of jewelry, or a blanket jewelry sublimit, with a limit to how much you’ll receive in the event you lose all pieces of your jewelry collection.
TO READ MORE: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/soaring-price-gold-means-home-220000187.html
News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 1-13-2026
Basel 3 Just Broke the Chains of the Old Financial System
While most of the world was distracted today, something massive shifted behind the curtain of the financial system. You could feel it in the air. You could see it in the charts.
Gold exploded to a new all time high. Silver surged like a rocket trying to break free from gravity. And for those with eyes to see, the message was loud and clear. Basel 3 just activated in spirit. The chains holding real money down have started snapping.
Basel 3 is not just some obscure banking regulation. It was the final blow designed to remove the power of paper manipulation over physical assets like gold and silver.
Basel 3 Just Broke the Chains of the Old Financial System
While most of the world was distracted today, something massive shifted behind the curtain of the financial system. You could feel it in the air. You could see it in the charts.
Gold exploded to a new all time high. Silver surged like a rocket trying to break free from gravity. And for those with eyes to see, the message was loud and clear. Basel 3 just activated in spirit. The chains holding real money down have started snapping.
Basel 3 is not just some obscure banking regulation. It was the final blow designed to remove the power of paper manipulation over physical assets like gold and silver.
It forces banks to account for precious metals properly. It ends the scam of unbacked contracts being counted as real. And it collapses the loophole that allowed them to dump fake supply into the markets to keep prices artificially low.
The official narrative will never admit it happened today. They will pretend Basel 3 has already been priced in. They will tell you this spike in gold and silver is just speculation. But you know better. You can feel the truth. What we just witnessed is not speculation. It is detonation.
Capital is fleeing paper assets at historic speed. Sovereign debt is being rejected. Treasury markets are breaking. Risk models are collapsing. And as fiat dies, real money is being revalued in front of our eyes.
This is the moment we’ve been waiting for.
Basel 3 is not just a banking rule. It is the spiritual trigger for the reset of value. It was never about signatures and activation dates. It was about consciousness. And today, consciousness broke the chains.
Now watch what happens next. The banking system cannot survive honest price discovery. Margin calls will come. Collateral will vaporize. Liquidity will dry up. And the world will finally see what real value looks like.
Silver and gold are not rising. They are correcting. Correcting decades of suppression, lies, and theft. Basel 3 is the key. And today, it turned in the lock.
The door is open. The truth is flooding in. And the old system has no way to stop it.
Steven B****************
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Jeff Nothing is moving forward. Right now it's all talk. They're telling you we're going to do this, we're going to that. They're telling you they're doing many different things requiring them to have a tradable convertible currency but...it's all conversation. Nothing's moving forward that needs a real international rate.
Mnt Goat Article: “CENTRAL BANK CONFIRMS OFFICIAL DOLLAR RATE REMAINS STEADY AT 1,320 DINARS” The CBI is paying much more for the dollars than their official rate even at 1300. They are using leverage to calm the market for dollars. In other words, they discounted the dollars rather than devalue the official rate. The CBI took the loss and not the economy. So, the TRUTH finally comes out. They created stability in the market...What is really so amazing about this news from the CBI is that they are coming out...and telling what they have been doing all along. This is not bad or good news but just news... [Post 1 of 2]
Mnt Goat The 1300 is not a revaluation, as it is a much better rate than the 1320. But they explained to us what they have been doing and will continue to use the 1320 as the official rate. The 1300 will be the budgeted rate as it has been for the last three years. Weren’t they supposed to revalue, reinstate and use the new rate on FOREX as we were told should be around $4+? So what happened to our 2026 RV? This is all tied closely to the militia issue. This is the CBI way of telling us the RV was stalled and now postponed ... [Post 2 of 2]
Who's Buying All The Silver - Physical Market Dominating | Andy Schectman
Liberty and Finance: 1-12-2026
Andy Schectman discusses the surge to new nominal highs in gold and silver and warns that political pressure to force lower interest rates is accelerating dollar devaluation and global loss of confidence.
He argues that interference with central bank independence encourages foreign nations to dump Treasuries and rotate into hard assets, particularly gold and silver.
Schectman points to record physical deliveries on COMEX as proof that real world metal demand is overwhelming the paper market and signaling the start of true price discovery.
He explains that temporarily low premiums on junk silver are the result of refinery bottlenecks and hedging stress, not weak fundamentals, and expects those premiums to snap higher once the glut clears.
Despite expecting sharp volatility and pullbacks, he remains strongly bullish long term, emphasizing that physical scarcity and global monetary shifts are driving metals much higher.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Metals markets update
8:00 COMEX deliveries
18:00 Buybacks
19:50 Junk silver
25:00 Physical market taking over
If You Own Silver, Pay Attention Now — Bill Holter & Peter Schiff
If You Own Silver, Pay Attention Now — Bill Holter & Peter Schiff
Macroedge: 1-9-2026
Silver isn’t behaving like a normal commodity anymore — and that’s exactly why Bill Holter and Peter Schiff are sounding the alarm.
In this video, we break down why the recent move in silver is not just another rally, but a signal of deeper stress in the financial system.
From shrinking physical inventories and rising industrial demand to weakening confidence in paper markets, the silver market is flashing warning signs that most investors are missing.
If You Own Silver, Pay Attention Now — Bill Holter & Peter Schiff
Macroedge: 1-9-2026
Silver isn’t behaving like a normal commodity anymore — and that’s exactly why Bill Holter and Peter Schiff are sounding the alarm.
In this video, we break down why the recent move in silver is not just another rally, but a signal of deeper stress in the financial system.
From shrinking physical inventories and rising industrial demand to weakening confidence in paper markets, the silver market is flashing warning signs that most investors are missing.
Bill Holter explains why gold and silver should be viewed as real money, not commodities, and why physical supply constraints are becoming impossible to ignore.
Peter Schiff connects these moves to currency debasement, rising debt, central bank behavior, and a weakening U.S. dollar, arguing that precious metals are increasingly acting as financial lifeboats — not trades.
This discussion also covers:
Why silver’s breakout is different from past cycles
The growing gap between physical and paper markets
How industrial demand (AI, EVs, solar) is tightening supply
Why central banks are accumulating gold — and what that means for silver
What this shift could signal heading into 2026
This is not hype. This is a structural change unfolding in real time. If you own silver — or are watching the precious metals market — this is a conversation you need to hear.