Silver Vaults Run Dry as Shortage Triggers Panic
PatriotR Daily News 10/17/25
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Silver Vaults Run Dry as Shortage Triggers Panic
Silver prices have surged past $50 for the first time in 45 years, briefly reaching $53.55, signaling what analysts are calling a major breakdown in the silver market. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is reportedly in a “lockup” as physical silver shortages make it impossible to cover billions in spot contracts. Leasing costs have jumped 30–100%, and spot prices have risen above futures—a rare and alarming sign of severe supply stress.
This crisis exposes deep structural weaknesses in the “paper silver” market, built on leveraged speculation and synthetic contracts. As investors demand physical delivery, the system is buckling under the lack of real metal. The situation underscores the growing loss of trust in financial intermediaries and fiat systems, prompting many investors to turn to physical gold and silver as a safeguard. Read More.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the ongoing government shutdown, now in its third week, is beginning to significantly harm the U.S. economy — potentially costing up to $15 billion per week. He urged moderate Senate Democrats to support a Republican continuing resolution to reopen the government, saying the shutdown is “starting to cut into muscle.”
The shutdown began October 1 after Congress failed to pass a new funding bill for fiscal year 2026. Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocked the GOP’s stopgap funding proposal, demanding an extension of Obamacare health insurance subsidies set to expire this year.
Historically, short shutdowns have had limited economic impact, but analysts say the longer this one lasts, the greater the toll. Goldman Sachs estimates each week of federal furloughs could shave 0.15 percentage points off quarterly GDP growth. Past shutdowns have also caused disruptions to IRS operations, small business loans, tourism, and permitting processes. Read More.
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