In my opinion, the world economies are in dire trouble; all are devaluing their currencies, and currency printing is rampant. As a result, inflation is roaring while the economies are slowing to a snail’s pace. We do not see the decline easily because most currencies are falling together. We should measure against gold. (See the gold v USD chart below). The markets are looking great because they are compensating for the underlying inflationary pressure.
Governments are looking for a way out of the quagmire they have spent themselves into, and war gives an excuse for more currency printing. The automatic answer is to create employment to replenish the supplies burned attacking one another, leading to replacement or renewal of the expended arms and ammunition. I hate to count the hundreds of thousands or millions of lives lost or destroyed in these wars.
I have lived and owned a factory during stagflation. It is an extremely humbling experience. One I would prefer not to re-live. It looks likely that I will see stagflation again. All the markers are patent.
The World Bank forecasts a 24% increase in fuel prices and 31% increase in fertilizer prices. Aluminium is reaching new highs. Gas and acid prices are skyrocketing. I think this is just the beginning of the price increases. Food production stalls under these conditions, and delivery becomes difficult, leading to shortages and more deaths. Gold, silver, and other assets thrive in this environment.
| If stagflation is mild, gold rises steadily, silver lags then catches up. |
| If stagflation is severe, silver and commodities can become explosive but chaotic. |
| If central banks crush inflation with very high real rates, commodities can correct sharply. |
The basic factors keeping me in silver are:
- Preserve purchasing power
- Avoid counterparty risk
- Hedge systemic crises
- Benefit from debt/currency stress
- Gain diversification
- Capture silver industrial upside
- Maintain sovereign control of wealth
- Hold historically trusted stores of value
- Anticipate price increase as physical stocks disappear
If interest rates are cut, it will weaken the dollar, and as a direct result, silver prices will rise.
It is difficult eating gold and silver so a plan including food, water, protection and metals would be advisable.
PLATINUM
SELL: On the Daily chart (24 APRIL 2026).
URANIUM
SELL (28 April 2026) URA.
BITCOIN AND GOLD
Bitcoin outperforms Gold (08 April 2026). 16.53 One ounce gold coins buys one bitcoin, this was over 41 ounces August 2025.
ETHUSD: SELL: ( 26 April 2026)
BTCUSD: SELL: 28 April 2026. NASDAQ (Cyan).
GOLD AND SILVER STOCKS
21 April 2026 Gold outperforms gold stocks.
Silver outperforms silver stocks (15 April 2026). A dicey start.
GOLD AND SILVER
Silver to Gold Ratio
Gold outperforming Silver. (28 April 2026) Silver is coming out of the ground at about 8:1 and the Gold: Silver ratio is 63.16:1.
GOLD TO USD
USD outperforms Gold, (24 April 2026).
Copper (SELL: 24 April 2026)
GOLD AND SILVER CHARTS
| Today | Last Week | |
|---|---|---|
| Gold price | $4,617.00 | $4,730.00 |
| Silver price | $73.13 | $76.41 |
| Gold:Silver ratio | 63.16:1 | 61.87:1 |
| Gold Miners bullish percent index | 11.54 | 34.62 |
| Dollar Index | 98.17 | 98.68 |
| Dow: Gold Ratio (BahaUS 49,408.00 Gold price, 4,617.00) | 10.70 | 10.41 |
| Current USA inflation rate (Dept. of Statistics) | 3.3% | 2.4% |
Gold’s low of the week was $4,510.00 and the high was $4,729.00 now trading at around $4,621.00.
- Gold Monthly: is a SELL. (25 March 2026) From $1800.00 to $4513.00.
- Gold Weekly: (SELL 19 March 2026) Candlestick signs of a turnaround, no conventional signals yet.
- Gold Daily: (SELL 24 April 2026).
The low for Silver this week was $70.67, and the high $76.57 trading around $73.21 at present.
- Silver Monthly: (SELL: 20260430. ( Buy $24.00 March 2024 to Sell May 2026 $73.13 = 204% Gain in 2 years 2 months).
- Silver Weekly: (SELL: 09 February 2026). If I were holding physical I would not be releasing it at these prices. As a trade I would follow the signal. No new buy on the indicators yet.
- Silver Daily: SELL (28 April 2026).
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Well worth a look!
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This is my interpretation of the market and is not to be taken as financial advice. Before making any buy or sell decisions, I recommend that you consult with your professional financial advisor.
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