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Sprott's John Ciampaglia: The New Gold Rush - Why Big Investors Are Turning to Gold & Uranium

Nov 7, 2024
John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott, leads a $30+ billion asset manager focused on precious metals. He discusses the surge in gold prices as a safe haven amidst geopolitical risks and its growing popularity among central banks and investors. Ciampaglia also highlights uranium's rising demand, especially from big tech companies needing power for AI operations. He explains the contrast between spot and term markets for uranium and the importance of diversifying U.S. uranium supply to bolster national security.
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  • Gold is increasingly being sought after by central banks and institutional investors as a hedge against economic uncertainties and geopolitical risks.
  • Uranium is gaining traction among big tech companies as a crucial energy source to support their growing AI infrastructure and initiatives.

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Shifts in Gold Investment Trends

Institutional and central bank investments in gold have seen a notable resurgence recently. Central banks are increasingly reallocating their foreign exchange reserves from U.S. dollars and other currencies towards gold, indicating a long-term shift in asset preferences. Countries like China, India, and Turkey have been actively increasing their gold reserves, thus providing substantial support for gold prices. Additionally, the recent uptick in interest from institutional investors and retail investors in China, driven by economic uncertainties, has catalyzed a bullish trend in gold prices, which saw significant gains over the past year.

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