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Gold just passed U.S. Treasurys as the top reserve asset in global official reserves by market value.

According to the European Central Bank, gold made up 27% of total official foreign reserves at the end of 2025, compared with 22% for U.S. Treasurys and 15% for the euro.

That does not mean the U.S. dollar is dead.

It means something more specific — and still very important:

Central banks already owned a lot of gold, gold prices rose sharply, and many countries continued adding to their reserves.

The ECB says central-bank gold buying slowed in 2025 compared with the massive buying years of 2022–2024, but it still remained historically high.

Why does that matter?

Because central banks do not hold gold for hype.

They hold it for diversification, crisis protection, inflation hedging, and long-term reserve strength.

Gold does not pay interest. It can be volatile. It costs money to store.

And yet central banks still hold it.

That should tell you something.

If the world’s largest financial institutions still treat gold as a serious reserve asset, individual investors should at least understand why.

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Gold & silver bullion in Jupiter, FL

Sources: European Central Bank, World Gold Council, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, MarketWatch, Axios, Kitco

METALS MINT POST

Why did gold, silver, and the S&P 500 all slide today?

When stocks and precious metals fall at the same time, it can feel confusing.

A lot of people assume gold and silver should automatically rise whenever the stock market drops. But in the short term, markets do not always move that cleanly.

Today’s move was largely about interest rates, the dollar, and expectations for the Federal Reserve.

When economic data comes in stronger than expected, investors often believe the Fed may keep interest rates higher for longer. Higher interest rates can push bond yields up and strengthen the U.S. dollar.

That creates pressure across multiple asset classes.

Stocks can fall because higher rates make future earnings less valuable, especially for expensive growth companies.

Gold and silver can fall because they do not pay interest. When yields rise, some traders temporarily move money into cash or bonds instead of metals.

But here is the important part:

A short-term price drop does not change the long-term purpose of owning physical gold and silver.

Physical metals are not about trying to perfectly time every daily market move.

They are about protecting purchasing power.
They are about owning something tangible.
They are about having wealth outside of the banking system.
They are about discipline when the market gets emotional.

Pullbacks can be uncomfortable, but they are also when serious buyers pay attention.

At Metals Mint, we help people buy physical gold and silver in a simple, transparent way.

Straightforward pricing. Real metal. Local service.

Markets move fast.
Headlines change daily.
But physical wealth has stood the test of time.

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Silver is getting harder to ignore.

India, the world’s largest silver consumer, just tightened import rules on high-purity silver after a record year of silver imports.

At the same time, the global silver market is expected to remain in a supply deficit for the sixth year in a row.

That matters.

Silver is used.
Silver is bought.
Silver is stored.

And when physical supply gets tight, people start paying attention fast.

Silver is not just “cheap gold.” It is a real physical market with real demand.

At Metals Mint, we keep it simple:

Generic silver bars and rounds are just $2 over spot per ounce.

No gimmicks. No confusing pitch. Just bullion.

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Buy real metal. Keep real value.

Sources: Reuters, The Silver Institute

Jim had a horrible dream last night…

People were lined up for as far as the eye could see outside Metals Mint.

One guy had a jar of wheat pennies.
Another had a box of silverware.
Someone else brought in “rare” numismatic coins, foreign coins, mystery coins, and a spoon collection from 1978.

Jim woke up sweating, clutching his golden teddy bear.

At Metals Mint, we keep it simple:

We buy bullion.
We sell bullion.
Gold and silver bars, rounds, and coins with real metal value.

Why?

Because bullion is the metal.
No guessing games. No collector hype. No “maybe this is rare.” Just true gold and silver value.

So if you want to buy or sell physical gold and silver bullion, Jim can sleep peacefully again.

Metals Mint — real metal, real value.

Bullion Report

Silver ended the week slightly down, currently priced at $75.58.

Gold finished the week with a slight gain, currently priced at $4,571.60.

Precious metals continue to show strength, and these small moves are a good reminder that steady accumulation matters more than trying to time every swing.

Whether you’re adding gold, silver, or both, we’re here to help you buy with confidence.

Jim is getting a little too excited about gold and silver.

We don’t know if it was the new inventory, the market moves, or the fact that he found another excuse to wear half the showroom around his neck…

But one thing is clear:

Jim is fired up.
Jim is fully committed.
Jim is ready to stack.

Stop by Metals Mint this week for gold, silver, bullion, and coins before Jim tries to buy it all.

So far today, silver has pulled back roughly 2.2% and gold is down about 1.2%.

Short-term volatility is normal in the precious metals market, especially as investors react to interest rates, inflation expectations, oil prices, and global headlines.

For long-term buyers, pullbacks can create better entry points into physical gold and silver.

At Metals Mint, we help clients understand current market pricing and buy real, tangible metals with clarity.

Stop by this week or message us if you want to talk through today’s market.

As you can see, Jim has gone full bullish on silver and gold.

And honestly, so have we.

If you’ve been thinking about adding to your stack, come by Metals Mint anytime this week!

Gold. Silver. Bullion. Metals Mint.

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is not about celebration. It is about remembrance, gratitude, and respect for the sacrifice that made our freedoms possible.

From all of us at Metals Mint, we honor their courage, their families, and their legacy.

This week’s bullion report was relatively calm.

Gold showed a modest decline, while silver posted a modest increase — a reminder that precious metals do not always need dramatic moves to remain relevant.

Gold continues to be influenced by interest-rate expectations, the U.S. dollar, and inflation concerns, while silver remains tied to both investment demand and industrial use. Reuters noted that near-term gold movement is still being shaped by oil prices, bond yields, and the dollar.

For stackers, a stable week is not boring.
It is another chance to watch the market, stay disciplined, and keep building long-term protection.

Gold holds value. Silver keeps moving. Bullion stays relevant.