Clive Thompson: The Crunch on Physical Silver & Why ‘Something Has To Happen’ for Gold

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Clive Thompson to the show. Clive Thompson is Retired Wealth Manager and Swiss Banker and, Host of the ‘Clive Thompson’ YouTube Channel. The episode centers on the current state of precious metals markets, with a particular focus on silver and gold. Thompson highlights a critical shift in the silver market, where industrial demand now exceeds mine supply. He explains that this dynamic is creating significant pressure on the market, with industrial consumers becoming increasingly concerned about potential silver shortages. The gap between physical and paper silver prices has widened dramatically, indicating underlying market tensions and potential supp...