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      <image:title>Gold – Determining the Right Time to Exit: $2k, $5k, $10k?</image:title>
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      <image:title>BRICS Nations—Russia, China, and India—Shift Away From US Dollar in 95% of Trade Transactions.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Silver Price Outlook – Silver Encounters Volatile Support</image:title>
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      <image:title>An inconspicuous recession indicator in the bond market is raising concerns about a potential severe economic downturn, according to insights from ING Economics.</image:title>
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      <image:title>The US Dollar is facing significant pressure in anticipation of the release of the Fed Minutes.</image:title>
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      <image:title>BRICS: IMF Economist Cautions of Potential US Fiscal Crisis Amid Soaring Borrowing</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_307ca46e-8ee4-441b-8ac3-7dc1835f89ce.png?v=1708963898</image:loc>
      <image:title>The discussion is once again including the possibility of Federal Reserve rate hikes.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-04T16:02:41-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/GettyImages-1852956368-e1709315318395.webp?v=1709596961</image:loc>
      <image:title>A prominent professor from Wharton warns that the $34 trillion debt could lead to a meltdown in 2025 if mortgage rates surpass 7%, potentially derailing the upcoming administration.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/top-economist-torsten-slok-asserts-that-the-federal-reserve-will-not-be-reducing-interest-rates-this-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-04T16:06:02-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/GettyImages-1975797407-e1709320304177.webp?v=1709597162</image:loc>
      <image:title>Top economist Torsten Slok asserts that the Federal Reserve will not be reducing interest rates this year.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-04T16:28:17-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_66bd6495-bdb5-4700-b57e-b6bec0e42ed3.png?v=1709598497</image:loc>
      <image:title>The global economic outlook teeters on a delicate balance, largely contingent on the trajectory of inflation.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-08T09:45:04-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/brics-logo_aa353aac-65e9-40e8-bf22-4dbab22dba3d.jpg?v=1709919904</image:loc>
      <image:title>US banks prepare for imminent changes</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-08T09:52:44-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/goldbars.webp?v=1709920364</image:loc>
      <image:title>Gold surges beyond the $2,100 mark, reaching an all-time high, fueled by traders&apos; speculation on forthcoming interest rate cuts.</image:title>
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  <url>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-08T09:54:58-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/oldguy.jpg?v=1709920498</image:loc>
      <image:title>Federal Reserve Chair Keeps Mum on Removal of Gold by Foreign Nations from the United States.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/biden-will-create-a-strike-force-with-the-aim-of-addressing-and-combating-price-gouging</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-08T10:22:31-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_9d47d23c-aebb-4cf8-9bd8-70e0295da6a9.png?v=1709922151</image:loc>
      <image:title>Biden will create a &quot;strike force&quot; with the aim of addressing and combating price-gouging.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-08T10:33:08-08:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/nycb.webp?v=1709922788</image:loc>
      <image:title>NYCB continues its decline following the most recent series of credit downgrades.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:21:54-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_ee2d739c-8579-4420-a33f-56338fdd6b9c.png?v=1710606114</image:loc>
      <image:title>The probability of a recession is &quot;extremely elevated,&quot; according to the chief economist, as the economy appears set to experience a surge in unemployment and a significant downturn in consumer spending.</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/brics-10-domestic-currencies-surpass-the-u-s-dollars-performance-this-week</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:24:39-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/usdollar.webp?v=1710606279</image:loc>
      <image:title>BRICS: 10 Domestic Currencies Surpass the U.S. Dollar&apos;s Performance This Week</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-economy-has-recently-been-struck-by-a-combination-of-two-pieces-of-unfavorable-data</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:29:30-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/trader.webp?v=1710606570</image:loc>
      <image:title>The economy has recently been struck by a combination of two pieces of unfavorable data.</image:title>
      <image:caption>trading floor operator (michael m. santigo - getty images)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/golds-price-outlook-bullish-sentiment-remains-for-gold</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:33:43-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/goldbars_45ef5e7f-e8ed-4f2a-a600-c64882f63aca.webp?v=1710606823</image:loc>
      <image:title>Gold&apos;s Price Outlook – Bullish Sentiment Remains for Gold</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/midas-touchs-florian-grummes-predicts-an-unequivocal-breakout-in-gold-projecting-its-price-to-reach-2-535-by-summer</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:38:53-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/goldtimersand.jpg?v=1710607133</image:loc>
      <image:title>Midas Touch&apos;s Florian Grummes predicts an unequivocal breakout in gold, projecting its price to reach $2,535 by summer.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:42:09-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/goldvsilverpawnshorses.jpg?v=1710607329</image:loc>
      <image:title>The lack of movement in silver prices indicates that the surge in gold is primarily propelled by sovereign interests, yet analysts anticipate a significant shift on the horizon.</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-price-of-silver-surges-due-to-optimistic-long-term-fundamentals</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-16T09:45:36-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_a6a21e42-3f31-4fcf-b9a8-c850e5d00ef9.png?v=1710607536</image:loc>
      <image:title>The price of silver surges due to optimistic long-term fundamentals.</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-reasons-behind-the-escalation-of-precious-metal-prices</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-22T08:14:08-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-01_copy_d2b1d788-fb9c-4f85-892f-dc0671f2d5bf.png?v=1711120448</image:loc>
      <image:title>The reasons behind the escalation of precious metal prices</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-top-gold-investment-opportunities-available-at-present</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-03-22T08:16:56-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The top gold investment opportunities available at present.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-22T08:35:58-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Silver Price: Stability with Potential for Growth</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-22T08:38:51-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>BRICS Expansion and a Shifting Global Economic Landscape</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:18:13-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>BRICS: US Banking Institution Concurs that Transitioning to Gold Standard Will Foster Price Stability.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:21:20-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Gold reaches unprecedented peaks fueled by demand for safe-haven assets and speculation regarding rate cuts in the US.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:27:50-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/swift.webp?v=1711913270</image:loc>
      <image:title>SWIFT intends to introduce a CBDC interconnection system within the coming two years.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:32:47-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Here are a few reasons to consider investing in silver coins and bars right now!</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:38:04-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Gold, Silver, and Platinum Predictions: Gold Pulls Back as Dollar Challenges Multi-Week Highs</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:43:42-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Wisconsin officially abolishes sales taxes on purchases of gold and silver.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-31T12:46:47-07:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/gold-us-dollar-usd-precious-metal-commodities-800x532_c514cd93-4a36-4c6a-80fb-e17c086caec2.webp?v=1711914407</image:loc>
      <image:title>Analysis Shows US Money Supply Declining for Fifteenth Consecutive Month Amid Disappearing Full-Time Jobs</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-10T20:30:47-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/Jerome-Powell-Thumbnail.jpg?v=1712806247</image:loc>
      <image:title>This marks the first instance in history where the Fed is documenting weekly losses amounting to billions of dollars, all while continuing to allocate substantial interest income to the mega banks situated on Wall Street.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/bank-of-america-predicts-gold-reaching-3-000-and-raises-concerns-about-a-copper-supply-crisis-stating-that-metals-have-their-own-rhythm</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/goldtimersand_3832d7d3-ff84-4c21-80d7-f96ecb3f3f6d.jpg?v=1712806401</image:loc>
      <image:title>Bank of America predicts gold reaching $3,000 and raises concerns about a copper supply crisis, stating that metals have their own rhythm.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-10T20:36:04-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/fdr.webp?v=1712806564</image:loc>
      <image:title>Prices have increased by 2500% since FDR&apos;s departure from the gold standard.</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-10T20:39:45-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/robert.webp?v=1712806785</image:loc>
      <image:title>Robert Kiyosaki asserts that the Federal Reserve has ceased its commitment to maintaining inflation at 2% and advises individuals to exclusively preserve assets like genuine gold, silver, and Bitcoin.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/with-gold-reaching-our-ultimate-goal-whats-our-next-step-silver</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-04-10T20:43:00-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/trade.webp?v=1712806980</image:loc>
      <image:title>With gold reaching our ultimate goal, what&apos;s our next step? Silver.</image:title>
      <image:caption>chart showing increase of silver pricing</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-10T20:50:25-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/swiss.png?v=1712807425</image:loc>
      <image:title>Retail CBDCs pose a risk of financial instability, warns Swiss central bank</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-10T21:08:04-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-SILVER.svg?v=1712808484</image:loc>
      <image:title>Silver Shines: Price Analysis and Future Outlook</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/rare-money-supply-shift-since-the-great-depression-signals-potential-market-turbulence</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-05-06T20:52:08-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/dollarplane.webp?v=1715053928</image:loc>
      <image:title>Rare Money Supply Shift Since the Great Depression Signals Potential Market Turbulence</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/brics-moves-raise-fears-of-us-economic-collapse-expert-says</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-05-06T20:56:51-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/frankline.webp?v=1715054211</image:loc>
      <image:title>BRICS Moves Raise Fears of US Economic Collapse, Expert Says</image:title>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/jpmorgan-chase-bank-of-america-and-citibank-under-fire-for-holding-7-4-trillion-in-potentially-risky-off-balance-sheet-assets</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-05-06T21:02:10-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/bank_off.webp?v=1715054530</image:loc>
      <image:title>JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citibank Under Fire for Holding $7.4 Trillion in Potentially Risky Off-Balance Sheet Assets</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/julius-baer-reports-that-central-banks-are-shifting-from-u-s-bonds-to-gold</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-05-20T17:45:22-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Julius Baer reports that central banks are shifting from U.S. bonds to gold.</image:title>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/chatgpt-big-short-investor-michael-burry-reveals-bearish-bets-against-the-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-100-along-with-major-changes-to-his-stock-portfolio</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-05-20T17:51:44-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-SILVER_10ad0b43-ae35-4eb3-bd45-37b6b68ad5a0.svg?v=1716252704</image:loc>
      <image:title>ChatGPT &quot;Big Short&quot; investor Michael Burry reveals bearish bets against the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100 along with major changes to his stock portfolio.</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/a-new-threat-looms-over-the-us-economy</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-07-10T20:21:32-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/fmg_gold_707e19de-5ac9-4b06-aa18-093333b2678d.svg?v=1720668092</image:loc>
      <image:title>A new threat looms over the US economy</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-gold-silver-ratio-may-signal-the-beginning-of-a-silver-breakout</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-07-10T20:32:26-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/silver_up_f93bd09c-2a29-4f10-877a-2e9fa5440938.png?v=1720668746</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Gold-Silver Ratio May Signal the Beginning of a Silver Breakout</image:title>
      <image:caption>silver up</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/what-is-preventing-silver-from-rising-while-gold-remains-above-2-400</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-07-25T19:41:21-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/ai.png?v=1721961681</image:loc>
      <image:title>What is preventing silver from rising while gold remains above $2,400?</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/the-us-is-also-prepared-with-a-gold-revaluation-mechanism</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-08-18T11:12:20-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/usdollar_ad740b4a-8e04-4202-a980-b1ea7877efa1.webp?v=1724004740</image:loc>
      <image:title>The US is also prepared with a gold revaluation mechanism.</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/silver-price-outlook-silver-continues-to-attract-buyers</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-08-18T11:15:02-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Silver Price Outlook – Silver Continues to Attract Buyers</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/silver-poised-to-bottom-as-economic-conditions-shift</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-08-18T11:19:45-07:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/FMG-LOGO-SILVER_3d500f46-3065-402a-b180-40d942911f2c.svg?v=1724005185</image:loc>
      <image:title>Silver Poised to Bottom as Economic Conditions Shift</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/investors-should-be-prepared-for-their-stocks-to-potentially-drop-by-50</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-09-04T09:13:41-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/trader_0c4c1cac-5e7b-4fc0-b5e9-e6ac7ede9377.webp?v=1725466421</image:loc>
      <image:title>investors should be prepared for their stocks to potentially drop by 50%</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/us-dollar-stabilizes-as-china-shakes-markets-with-potential-6-trillion-yuan-bond-issuance</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-10-15T08:44:27-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>US Dollar stabilizes as China shakes markets with potential 6 trillion Yuan bond issuance</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/new-inflation-data-has-been-released-and-large-fed-rate-cuts-now-appear-less-likely</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-10-17T15:20:13-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/fdr_1f33e7b5-00a7-4383-a1d7-7663a8376879.webp?v=1729203613</image:loc>
      <image:title>New inflation data has been released, and large Fed rate cuts now appear less likely.</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/warren-buffett-issued-wall-street-a-93-billion-signal-history-suggests-this-is-what-the-stock-market-will-do-next</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-10-17T15:30:11-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0607/6946/8553/articles/bank_off_b0049c66-c706-4fea-b777-c3d6d2f9b4b3.webp?v=1729204211</image:loc>
      <image:title>Warren Buffett Issued Wall Street a $93 Billion Signal. History Suggests This Is What the Stock Market Will Do Next</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/russia-advocates-for-new-brics-precious-metals-and-agricultural-trade-platforms</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-10-26T14:16:36-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Russia Advocates for New BRICS Precious Metals and Agricultural Trade Platforms</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.franklinmetalsgroup.com/blogs/latest-precious-metal-news-2/gold-hits-record-high-silver-surges-to-12-year-peak-as-precious-metals-outshine-stock-market</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-10-26T14:19:46-07:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Gold hits record high, silver surges to 12-year peak as precious metals outshine stock market</image:title>
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      <image:title>Warren Buffett Reveals He Owes His Success to a $100 College Class: &quot;I Was That Terrified&quot;</image:title>
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      <image:title>Will a Trump victory in the 2024 U.S. election impact silver prices? Here&apos;s today&apos;s strategy analysis.</image:title>
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      <image:title>BRICS Updates Payment System Plans: Aims to Challenge U.S. Dollar by 2025</image:title>
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      <image:title>UBS Highlights Silver&apos;s Strong Potential as Gold Maintains Defensive Role</image:title>
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      <image:title>BRICS: Three Nations to Introduce CBDC, Reducing Dependence on US Dollar</image:title>
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      <image:title>Florida Just Made Gold Legal Again: A New Era of Sound Money</image:title>
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      <image:title>Several States Are Beginning to Accept Gold and Silver as Cash</image:title>
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      <image:title>A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Silver</image:title>
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      <image:title>Silver Market Outlook: Why Investors Are Watching This Moment Closely</image:title>
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  <url>
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      <image:title>Precious Metals Update: What’s Fueling Gold &amp; Silver Now</image:title>
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      <image:title>Silver Outlook: Navigating Structural Deficits &amp; Price Realignment</image:title>
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