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Physical Demand Wreaks Havoc on Futures Exchanges

In recent days, retail demand for physical bullion has tapered only slightly from the frenetic pace of the prior two weeks. Many of Money Metals’ major retail competitors appear to be facing big challenges obtaining enough inventory of coins, bars, and rounds and fulfilling orders timely. To be fair to the struggling dealers, buyers have vastly outnumbered the sellers for weeks, despite the big jump in premiums. By virtue of having its own in-house fulfillment operation combined with strong capitalization and sourcing, Money Metals seems to be well positioned in terms of securing stock and fulfilling orders quickly – and we have not been refusing orders from smaller customers while […]
Chris Powell: Futures Markets Give High-Volume Trading Discounts to Governments

Your browser does not support the podcast player element. DOWNLOAD MP3 Mike Gleason (Money Metals Exchange): It is my privilege now to welcome in Chris Powell, Secretary-Treasurer at the Gold Antitrust Action Committee, also known as GATA. Chris is a long-time journalist and hard money advocate, and through his tireless efforts at GATA he is working to expose the manipulation of the gold and silver markets. Through GATA’s work over the years. Some important revelations have come to light, which quite honestly should concern everyone. It’s great to have him back on with us. Chris, how are you, and thanks for taking the time to talk with us today. Chris […]