Post #483

Chaos is Time for Investments 📈 💰 In 2026, the government of Zimbabwe unexpectedly found itself with a nice boost to its budget—all thanks to the early implementation of increased royalties on gold mining, which local gold companies fiercely protested against at the end of 2025. 🔸The hike in fees to 10% was introduced in December 2025 through the 2026 national budget, contingent on gold prices exceeding $5,000 per ounce on the global market. At the time, it was worth around $4,000, and consulting firms and analysts predicted it would reach $5,000—if at all—only by the end of 2026. 🔸As usual, Trump turned out to be the culprit—though, in this case, fortunately for Zimbabwe. The international tensions of the recent months—the invasion of Venezuela, threats against Iran, and Greenland’s possible expansion of its military capabilities to three dogsleds—all drove Wall Street’s white-collar folks to stock up on gold in earnest. Now, just as unexpectedly, the government faces the challenge of managing these new inflows into the treasury and diversifying the economy. For instance, it might consider such a megaproject like ensuring the population has access to water. ➡️ Stay informed - @devilsbelow