Episode 272 • • 2:05:23 - 2:08:30
272: Brown is the New Green
Gold Market Trends and Central Bank Audits
Reports indicate that 1.5 tons of gold were removed from Tunisia by the fleeing president, Zine El Abidin Ben Ali. Meanwhile, the Dutch National Bank has refused requests for an audit of its gold reserves. The Financial Times reports that central bankers are increasingly viewing gold as a prudent asset, which the hosts interpret as a potential sign that the market is nearing a peak.