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Gold now world's top reserve asset, surpassing US Treasuries
Newsbytes ^ | 3 June 26 | Mudit Dube

Posted on 06/03/2026 5:54:44 AM PDT by delta7

Gold has surpassed US Treasuries to become the world's top reserve asset, a European Central Bank (ECB) report has revealed. The shift highlights a major change in the global financial landscape as central banks continue to increase their gold reserves amid geopolitical uncertainty. By the end of 2025, gold accounted for 27% of official reserves, surpassing US Treasuries at 22% and euros at 15%.....


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Exter's Pyramid proven again. Cycles....Paper currencies, Bitcoins, Government debt instruments, Equities, etc all breaking down.

Only one asset shines during the inevitable debt spiral...the cycle is your friend.

1 posted on 06/03/2026 5:54:44 AM PDT by delta7
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China is probably buying up Gold to water it down ,LOL


2 posted on 06/03/2026 5:59:22 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: delta7

Gold increases in value as US adversaries sell treasuries and inflation take hold. There is also (seemingly) a capital rotation from financial assets to physical assets.


3 posted on 06/03/2026 5:59:56 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ LIF)
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To: delta7

The trouble with gold, is that the supply is limited to what is available only to the extent that current holders of gold are willing to part with their stockpile. The supply cannot expand or contract with sufficient flexibility to adequately serve as currency anywhere.

Gold is doing what it does best, as a bulwark against inflation, but only for those who actually hold the gold.


4 posted on 06/03/2026 6:01:56 AM PDT by alloysteel (The body may betray or fail. The spirit shall endure and prevail. Courage, courage.)
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And when they discover a way to make lead into gold, it will be worth, what?


5 posted on 06/03/2026 6:02:01 AM PDT by Democrat = party of treason
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If you would like to be on the Gold & Silver PING LIST, please pm me.

The Gold & Silver Ping List covers the following:

Everything Gold & Silver
Stock market investments in mining companies,
etc.


6 posted on 06/03/2026 6:04:23 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ LIF)
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To: alloysteel

That is why investing in gold miner’s mutual fund is a good investment. They own all the gold still in the ground.


7 posted on 06/03/2026 6:08:43 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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To: alloysteel

Gold is doing what it does best, as a bulwark against inflation, but only for those who actually hold the gold.


Exactly why Gold was codified into International banking law as a Tier One asset last year. Everything else is just a risk asset.

That said, while everyone complains about high inflation, things have never, ever been cheaper when priced in Gold....Exter’s Pryamid, which most all never heard of.


8 posted on 06/03/2026 6:16:31 AM PDT by delta7
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To: delta7

For those interested in a graphic ( no thinking required).

https://www.juliourvina.com/2016/02/john-exters-inverted-pyramid-assets/


9 posted on 06/03/2026 6:19:51 AM PDT by delta7
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Not sure you have seen this. Someone knows something (or they think they know something).

“Someone is betting big on Gold.

$10,000/oz — 1.1M oz in open contracts.
$15,000/oz — 2.4M oz in open contracts.
$20,000/oz — 2.65M oz in open contracts.

All December 2026 Gold COMEX calls.”


10 posted on 06/03/2026 6:30:15 AM PDT by delta7
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To: delta7

I just read this column….he explains why this is no big deal.,…


11 posted on 06/03/2026 6:32:58 AM PDT by wny
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To: delta7
...derivatives and paper markets are often larger than the underlying physical markets...
12 posted on 06/03/2026 6:33:02 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: delta7

Space X might be able to mine asteroids.


13 posted on 06/03/2026 6:40:01 AM PDT by Brian Griffin (Ask your Congressman to tax tariff refunds at 100% & > $300 to many insured vehicle owners 4 gas)
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To: delta7

Bkmk


14 posted on 06/03/2026 6:41:02 AM PDT by sauropod
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And when they discover a way to make lead into gold, it will be worth, what?

They can turn lead into gold, but gold would have to cost $25,000,000 an ounce to make it worth while.

15 posted on 06/03/2026 6:43:48 AM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: delta7

Total world gold reserves are currently valued at $5.2–5.3 trillion total market value.

Total USA public debt instruments are approximately $39 trillion. Thus USA public debt instruments are almost 7.5 time GREATER than the value of the world’s gold.

So it’s laughable to claim that: “Gold now world’s top reserve asset, surpassing US Treasuries” ...


16 posted on 06/03/2026 6:52:36 AM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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Space X might be able to mine asteroids.

No need to go to an asteroid now... just dive into the waters to the east of Boston, and dig up the "bolide" now at the bottom.

Probably still warm...

17 posted on 06/03/2026 6:59:18 AM PDT by C210N
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We are reaching the point where the world is starting to realize that the US either has no intention of or can’t control it spending problem. US Treasuries will just be rolled forward and someone will be left holding the bag. So the smart money is starting to leave them now. And no one in Congress or the Administration seems to care.


18 posted on 06/03/2026 7:00:20 AM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To get to that "$5.2-5.3 trillion", consider that the Treasury's gold, whatever is in knox and other supposed repositories, is valued at $42.22.

Making a public statement is all it takes: gold reserves, 8 tons or whatever, is henceforth $10,000 an ounce, and voila.... total market value of gold reserves essentially can be any number one wants to make it.

19 posted on 06/03/2026 7:03:09 AM PDT by C210N
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And no one in Congress or the Administration seems to care.

The admin cares. Denigrated Powell, promotes "gold bug" Warsh, and constantly refers to gold in a myriad of ways, speaks of "The Golden Age"...


20 posted on 06/03/2026 7:10:19 AM PDT by C210N
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