Oil Volatility Is Rising. Here’s Why Gold And Silver Investors Should Pay Attention

Oil volatility is climbing aggressively, and while most traders remain rigidly fixated on crude oil, gold and silver investors may want to pay even closer attention. According to Saxo Bank’s latest options brief, the CBOE Crude Oil Volatility Index (OVX) has surged past the 50 mark. Simultaneously, implied volatility for both gold and silver has ticked upward. Meanwhile, equity volatility, tracked …

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Silver vs. Gold: Annual Returns During Downturns

Silver has historically experienced greater volatility than gold during recessions and market downturns. In 2008, for example, gold rose 3.4% while silver fell 26.9%, before silver rebounded 57.5% in 2009 and 80.3% in 2010. Gold and silver are both precious metals, but the data shows they can behave very differently under stress. Gold tends to act as the steadier metal, while silver …

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Japan aims to become rare earth powerhouse despite investment risks

During a campaign speech for the House of Representatives election in February this year, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed high expectations for the potential of mineral resources lying within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).   “Japan will become a country that does not have to worry about rare earths. This, too, is a matter of national security.” However, the …

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