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January 16, 2026

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Silver’s growing traction — and why gold can still matter

Gold has long been the “core” precious metal for many investors: a widely recognized store of value, a macro hedge, and a portfolio stabilizer in uncertain times. But over the last year, silver has been attracting outsized attention—not because gold is losing its role, but because silver’s hybrid identity (precious metal and industrial input) has created a different set of catalysts.

January 12, 2026

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Second-order thinking in trading and investing

Social media and Key Opinion Leaders now spread information faster and in greater volume than judgment. Within seconds of a sensational headline or a questionable chart, retail traders rush into the next big thing, often driven by fear of missing out. This reflexive behavior might offer a learning opportunity at best; at worst, it can lead to financial ruin.

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April 17, 2026

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Is it too soon to short energy? Here might be why

Most of the commentary on the energy crisis since February 28 has focused on the immediate shock — oil surging past $100, the Strait of Hormuz locked down, tanker traffic reduced to a fraction of its pre-war volume. These are real and serious disruptions.