# The Precious Paper Problem: The Divergence in Western Bullion Markets

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Published: 2026-05-05T21:28:09+00:00
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Gold markets have been volatile, to put it mildly, and the drama isn’t over. Unfortunately, governments are so involved in the gold markets that true market prices are hard to find. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/precious-paper-problem-divergence-western-bullion-markets

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