Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Gold Prices Jump since Start of Israel-Gaza War – BBC News
Oct 31, 2023 | The World Bank has been warning of increased risks of price rises of oil but also gold if the Israel-Gaza war escalates. Long seen as a safe haven investment in times of upheaval, the price of the precious metal has risen by about 8% since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. According to a new report from the World Gold Council it is also being bought up by central banks like never before.
