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Precious Metals Defy Expectations – Silver New Highs & Backwardation with Bob Coleman

In this episode of The Competent Investor, host Tom Bodrovics engages with market analyst Bob Coleman and contributor Jim Hunter to dissect the evolving precious metals landscape, focusing on gold and silver amid a global bull market. The discussion highlights structural shifts since the 2008-2011 cycle, including reduced futures open interest, which has tempered leverage and whipsaws, though silver remains volatile due to its small market size and susceptibility to stops. Key insights include the interplay of backwardation and contango, where spot prices exceeding futures—driven by physical…

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