US Sanctions Gold In New Operation Economic Outcast

In August, the US launched Operation Economic Outcast, targeting Iran with shiny new sanctions on gold and tech. Central banks are now gold hoarding champions, snatching up a record 289 tonnes in Q2 2026. Gold's been on a wild rollercoaster ride, but guess what? The dollar still reigns supreme in the money game!

Quick rundown

1.The US is now treating gold flows as strategic assets.

2.Central banks are buying gold like it's going out of style.

3.Gold prices have been on a wild ride this year.

4.The dollar is still the heavyweight champion of global transactions.

5.Sanctions evasion with gold? Not as easy as it sounds!

Countries Go Gold Crazy to Ditch the Dollar
Countries Go Gold Crazy to Ditch the Dollar
Countries like France, Sweden, and India are on a gold quest, pulling shiny treasures from vaults in New York and London. This global gold rush shows nations want to break free from the US dollar and stock up on the glimmering metal. With gold shining brighter than ever, it seems like a new era in money management is just around the corner!
02:55 pm on Thursday, 24 September, 2026
Gold Takes a Plunge as Oil Prices Go Up Like a Rocket
Gold Takes a Plunge as Oil Prices Go Up Like a Rocket
Hey there! So, gold prices are doing the limbo, dropping 0.6% to $4,321.26 per ounce, while oil prices are flying high like a balloon at a kid's party! The Fed's thinking about raising rates, and traders are sweating more than I do when I see a pizza! But don’t count gold out just yet; some folks still think it’s the safe bet in this crazy economic rollercoaster!
03:55 pm on Thursday, 17 September, 2026

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