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Why gold is spiking and what it means for silver

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a detailed market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, while also addressing misconceptions circulating in some precious metals investing circles.

He starts with an overview of the sharp rise in gold prices in late July, explaining the economic and political factors pushing prices higher and revisiting CPM Group’s forecast calling for a move toward $3,500. Jeff also examines Comex gold inventories and open interest, offering insight into why delivery activity isn’t likely to disrupt prices.

The discussion then moves to silver, platinum, and palladium, where Jeff breaks down recent price moves and highlights the role of investor sentiment, speculative momentum, and questionable assumptions.

The video ends with a response to a viewer question about the longer-term outlook for gold and silver prices, including what factors could push investment demand lower in the future, or keep it elevated. As concerns about global stability increase, CPM’s latest projections consider both base case and more hostile scenarios, helping serious investors prepare for what may come.

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CPM Group

CPM Group is a commodities research, consulting, financialadvisory and commodities management firm providing independent research,analysis and advisory services related to commodities markets, corporate andproject finance, and the financial management of exposure to commodity orientedinvestments.

We started our business in 1986 predicated on the idea that commoditiesresearch and advice is best delivered by independent experts who do not work forbanks, brokers, mining companies, or any other entity that has interests thatcould conflict with the best interests of the clients receiving the research,analysis, and advice.

All of our work is driven by fundamental commodities research and economicanalysis. As we undertake our research into individual commodities markets wegather a tremendous amount of information and develop an enormous body ofextremely high quality, unbiased analysis of the markets and the companies thatare involved with individual commodities. The outputs of our research andanalysis take the form of research reports, specialized and targeted consultingrelated to these markets, financial advisory services ranging from corporate andproject finance structuring to equity introductions, and managing specificcommodities and investment positions for clients.

CPM Group continues to demonstrate the economic value and financial worth ofsuperior research, information, and analysis. Our research is based onmicro-economic analysis of the individual components of each commodity market,wedded with a top-down macro-economic analysis of the global trends affectingthese markets. We apply the results of that analysis to our research,consulting, and advisory services.

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