Tether is transforming the gold market with its large stockpile of metal.
Switzerland’s Nuclear Bunkers House Tether’s Gold Vault Switzerland boasts approximately 370,000 nuclear bunkers from the Cold War period, but most remain largely unused. However, one bunker is buzzing with activity. Each week, over a ton of gold is moved into a high-security vault belonging to Tether Holdings SA, a major player in the cryptocurrency sphere. […]
Investment expert Howard Marks challenges the idea of gold as a reliable store of value and states that there is no accurate price for the metal.
Gold as a Store of Value: A Critical Perspective When it comes to safeguarding your assets, many might think of gold, but that perspective is worth reevaluating. This is especially interesting given the significant increase in gold prices over the past year. However, billionaire investor Howard Marks highlights the uncertainty in determining whether precious metals […]
Revived London Metal Exchange surfs a wave of speculation
LME Sees Record Trading Volumes Amid Metal Market Recovery LONDON, Jan 14 – The London Metal Exchange (LME) achieved record trading volumes in the past year, showcasing a remarkable turnaround from the nickel crisis that nearly brought the 149-year-old exchange to its knees just four years ago. Owned by London Markets and Hong Kong Exchange […]
Most mineral and metal prices expected to rise in 2026, Fitch predicts
Outlook for 2026: Mineral and Metal Prices BMI, a branch of Fitch Solutions, maintains a cautiously optimistic view for 2026, predicting slight increases in prices for many minerals and metals. This expectation springs from decreasing tariff uncertainties, robust demand from net-zero transition sectors, and tighter supply conditions. “We anticipate that average prices for most minerals […]
Man with past assault conviction accused of hitting elderly woman in the face with a stick topped with a metal screw
Seattle Man Assaults Elderly Woman Recently, there was a disturbing incident in downtown Seattle where a 42-year-old man reportedly attacked an elderly woman. The incident occurred just before noon on a Friday, and many local residents witnessed the event. Authorities indicated that onlookers saw the man holding a wooden stick, which had a metal screw […]
Gold price forecast: 5 main factors behind the expectation of a 30% increase in yellow metal prices by 2026
Gold Market Outlook for 2026 In 2025, gold stood out among assets, achieving over 50 record highs and seeing a remarkable increase exceeding 60% by November. The trend suggests that the yellow metal might continue thriving into the next year. The World Gold Council (WGC) forecasts that gold prices could climb an additional 15-30% in […]
1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold at Walmart and Target recalled due to concerns of metal contamination
Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from retailers like Walmart and Target are being recalled due to concerns of potential metal flakes in the product. This recall is initiated by Great Lakes Cheese Co., located in Hiram, Ohio, which stated that it affects multiple brands available widely. The recall started on October 3 and […]
Tourist discovered dead in Tobago with a metal object sticking out of their back
American Tourist Found Dead in Tobago A 43-year-old American tourist from Colorado was discovered deceased in Tobago, with a metal object lodged in his back, after venturing out to buy marijuana, according to local authorities. Christopher Brown, a builder hailing from Silverthorne, was found lifeless in Castara, a small fishing community, shortly after 10:30 PM […]
Czech father and son find stash of World War II ammunition while metal detecting near the border with Poland
Father and Son Discover WWII Munitions in Czech Forest A father and son recently made an unexpected find while metal detecting in a Czech forest, leading to a significant operation by the bomb disposal unit. The Czech Republic police reported that the discovery took place on October 28, when a 48-year-old father and his son […]
A father and son discover over 138 artillery shells while metal detecting in a forest in the Czech Republic.
Father and Son Discover WWII Shells in Czech Forest A recent outing for a father and son turned into an unexpected adventure when they found a significant cache of old shells while metal detecting in a Czech forest. This surprising discovery prompted a two-day operation by a bomb disposal unit. The father, 48 years old, […]