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Reality does not negotiate. There are decisive geostrategic consequences of the two Gates of Silver closing at the same time. The first Gate of Silver that closed is that the world’s silver price is now the price of physical silver, which is fixed largely in Shanghai and in Chinese Yuan (CNY), not US Dollars (USD). The second Gate of Silver that closed is that as of January 1st. China not only dominates the world’s silver refining capacity no matter where silver is mined, it requires a permit to export silver, so Beijing decides to whom silver can be exported. For...

Is silver pricing manipulated? AI gives an answer.” How much manipulation in silver’s price can now be identified? Identifying the exact extent of manipulation in silver’s price is challenging because it involves a mix of verifiable data, allegations, and market dynamics that are not fully transparent. However, based on available evidence, expert analyses, and historical cases, we can outline some key areas where manipulation has been identified and discuss how much it might influence silver prices as of February 22, 2025. Evidence of Manipulation Historical Legal Cases: JPMorgan Chase (2020): JPMorgan paid a $920 million fine after admitting to “spoofing”...