Buying gold and silver.

[Sum1]

Let’s hear some success stories.

Who had the confidence to sell there $10/oz silver at $110/oz or is every waiting for it to reach $200/oz.

At $200 I will be selling!

 

[Sum1]

Going back to UBI. You have to take the word “Basic” into consideration. Who decides what everyone gets? My guess is it’s to supply your basic needs. Food , water, shelter. Basic! I guarantee it isn’t gonna be fancy houses, sparkly boats and $100,000 pickups. More like the projects. You won’t have money to hunt, fish, camp, whatever. Sit at home with no vehicle like the welfare recipients. Also when these AI titans are worth trillions when in history have these people ever thought “Oh! I’m to rich. How bout I decide to spread some of my wealth”. Never in history has that happened. I’m sorry but I don’t share your optimism Lycan. My guess is it’s will be more along the lines of “a cup of wheat for a days wages” Where have we heard that?

 

[Maddog]

At $200 I will be selling!

Probably me too.

 

[Big Iron]

 

[Maddog]

VIX isn't to 28 "no need to worry"

 

[Maddog]

How low can you go?

 

[sweeney]

Let’s hear some success stories.

Who had the confidence to sell there $10/oz silver at $110/oz or is every waiting for it to reach $200/oz.

decided against selling more silver at the end of the month and instead traded some silver out to gold when it was about 47oz to 1. looking good now that it is now 67oz to 1 oz of gold

 

[Traxion]

And the Dow cracks 50k today. Interesting markets these days.

 

[Maddog]

CME Hikes Margins Again as Metals Volatility Persists​

For the third time this week, CME Group raised margin requirements on gold and silver futures. Gold margins rise to 9% from 8%. Silver margins jump to 18% from 15%. The changes take effect after Friday’s close.

Higher margins force traders to post more collateral per contract. That raises the cost of leveraged positions. It typically reduces speculation but can trigger forced selling when traders fail to meet requirements.

The timing is critical. Markets are still reeling from historic swings. Silver is down over 30% from its peak. Gold has fallen nearly $900 from recent highs. In this environment, margin hikes can cut excess leverage but also intensify sell-to-raise-cash cycles if volatility continues.

When futures markets tighten risk controls, the effects rarely stay isolated. The shockwaves are now spilling into physical gold demand and dealer behavior.

 

[Maddog]

Analysts Double Down on Gold Despite Selloff​

A Reuters poll of 30 analysts shows median 2026 gold forecasts rising to $4,746 per ounce. That’s up from $4,275 in October and nearly double last year’s $2,700 forecast. It’s the highest annual projection in Reuters polling history, which dates back to 2012.

The upgrades come despite gold’s recent $900 pullback from record highs. Analysts argue the core drivers remain intact. They point to rising geopolitical risks, steady central bank buying, questions around Fed independence, growing U.S. debt, and ongoing de-dollarization.

Deutsche Bank says gold’s long-term tailwinds remain firmly positive. J.P. Morgan continues to target $5,000 by year-end. Silver forecasts also moved higher, rising to $79.50 from $50. Analysts caution, however, that silver volatility will stay elevated as industrial demand softens and speculative positions unwind.