# Governments are Going Broke, Own Bullion in Size

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Podcast: [SD Bullion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sd-bullion-6239204)
Published: 2026-05-18T11:58:43+00:00
Episode link: https://sdbullion.podbean.com/e/governments-are-going-broke-own-bullion-in-size/
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## Resource

Last week’s gold and silver markets delivered another rollercoaster ride as surging bond yields, mounting government debt concerns, and persistent inflation fears fueled sharp price swings across the precious metals sector. Gold pushed to fresh highs near $4,540 an oz while silver volatility intensified amid signs of tightening physical supply and rising lease rates in London. Investors are increasingly questioning the long-term stability of fiat currencies as nations around the world struggle with soaring debt burdens and weakening bond demand. Meanwhile, the gold-to-silver ratio continues flashing major signals that many seasoned bullion analysts believe point to a much larger move ahead for silver prices. Listen to this week’s full market update for a deeper breakdown of the economic trends, inflation risks, and precious metals opportunities developing right now.

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