Good Morning. Today is August 19, 2023.

This is Bullion Baron, the weekly precious metals newsletter that brings the pain like a Jack Dempsey fight.

Here’s what we got for you today:

1. World Tensions - Belarus

2. China’s Global Exports are Sinking

3. Swedish Expedition Strikes Gold

The Baron's Investment Forecast

Link to forecast methodology.

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US Allies are Concerned about Wagner Fighters

Wagner, the leader of the rebellion which sent mercenaries to Belarus, is creating serious tension between Moscow and the West.

That story is here. 

Smart investors continue to prepare for the worst, buying alternative commodities like precious metals.

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Made-in-China Now Means Stays in China

China’s global exports sank at the steepest rate since early 2020. China’s economy has been struggling to recover since unwinding the zero-Covid policy. The hits keep on coming. That story is here. 

Watch this space. Desperation can turn to recklessness.

BB’s motto: Strategic holdings in gold make sense.

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A Swedish Expedition Strikes Gold

This is an exciting story where Swedish archaeologists discovered gold in an ancient tomb. That story is here.

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Do you remember when?

Here's a little 1960's nostalgia:

“Everyone knows it’s slinky”

-Slinky

On this day in history:

1812: The USS Constitution defeats the British frigate HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia earning the nickname “Old Ironsides.”

1909: First auto races run on Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The winner drove an average speed of 57 MPH around the 2.5 mile track.

1976: President Gerald R. Ford wins the Republican presidential nomination.

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