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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group addresses the rise of magical thinking in precious metals markets, the belief that prices will only ever rise, regardless of economic fundamentals. He explains why gold has pushed …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group explains what metals leasing actually is and how gold and silver lease rates are determined. He explains how there is no single “silver lease rate” or “gold lease rate.” Jeff …

   This market commentary has been extracted from CPM Group’s 4 September 2025 Precious Metals Advisory, written before the 17 September FOMC meeting. We would like to thank Silvercorp Metals for making this paid CPM research available free of charge.  …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, while also reviewing fresh U.S. economic data and provides actual Chinese platinum import data showing the 16% …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, then addresses a key long-term question: why would gold and silver prices ever fall given the intractable …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium while offering perspective from India, one of the world’s most important centers for precious metals demand. He …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at the latest U.S. jobs report and its impact on gold, silver, and other precious metals. With gold spiking above $3,640 and silver moving over $41, Jeff …

In this presentation Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group continues the discussion about silver’s new designation in the USGS draft list of critical metals. He explains why this label has been misinterpreted by many and why critical …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at some of the latest developments in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium markets as August trading comes to a close. He discusses gold’s recent move to $3,500 …

In this market update, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at the state of the U.S. and global economies, focusing on long-term gold and silver projections and what the impact of a potential recession would mean …

In this presentation Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group reviews the market’s reaction to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and what it means for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium prices. While gold and silver are …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on precious metals and discusses the ‘ideas’ of a Comex default and gold price reset. He looks at the recent moves in gold and …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. He also points out why talk about the U.S. Treasury ‘resetting’ the price of gold to $10,000, $18,000 …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group shares a detailed update on the precious metals markets, focusing on the recent price pullbacks in gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. He explains why these declines …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at the recent price declines in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, and addresses several misleading claims circulating around the silver market. He explains what silver …

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 …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium prices; the forces shaping current market moves; and CPM Group’s projections of where prices may go from here. He discusses …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium; while addressing the myths and misinformation circulating about Comex silver inventories and deliveries. He discusses the …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides an update on the precious metals markets, and the political and economic developments that are fueling price volatility. He explains the sharp rise in gold and …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on precious metals, including several misconceptions that may be influencing investor sentiment. He discusses the recent volatility in gold, silver, and palladium prices, …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides an update on the precious metals markets ahead of the July 4th holiday, focusing on recent moves in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. He discusses …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, with a focus on the sharp moves seen in recent days. He looks at the the recent …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group discusses the recent retreat in gold and silver prices and why the current market action aligns with long-term seasonal expectations. He also discusses why the pullback may be …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides a market update on precious metals and continues the discussion of the many myths and misconceptions surrounding financial markets, specifically focusing on the U.S. dollar and Treasury securities. He …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at the recent sharp rise in silver prices, now trading above $36. He explains the two major factors behind the rise: broad economic uncertainty and silver market …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian discusses some of the misinformation surrounding precious metals and U.S. treasury markets. With anxiety and uncertainty at heightened levels globally, Jeff looks at claims of “treasury vigilantes” driving bond markets to supposed catastrophes in …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian marks the 39th anniversary of CPM Group, sharing historical insights into its founding and development from within J. Aron and Goldman Sachs to an independent commodities research firm. Jeff discusses CPM Group’s …

Silver is a unique metal, both as a financial asset and industrial commodity. Many investors have difficulty getting accurate information about silver, a millennia old problem that has kept investors vulnerable to unnecessary losses. The …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group provides an update on current trends shaping the gold and silver markets. Discussing the increase investment demand for precious metals, Jeff looks at two important factors investors need …

2025 Silver Market Outlook And Yearbook Release Silver is a unique metal, both as a financial asset and industrial commodity. Many investors have difficulty getting accurate information about silver, a millennia old problem that has kept investors vulnerable …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian from CPM Group addresses several widespread misconceptions surrounding gold and silver markets. Jeff explains how the COMEX futures market functions, discussing the differences between physical metal deliveries, paper contracts, and …

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group, provides an in-depth update on gold and silver prices, which have seen significant volatility amidst ongoing economic and political uncertainties. Jeff looks at recent U.S. inflation data, …

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In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group looks at the latest developments impacting gold and silver prices, economic volatility, and Federal Reserve policy. With gold prices recently hitting $3,400 and silver trading around $33, …

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