Gold's Surge: A Harbinger of Manufactured Crisis, Not Mere 'Uncertainty'
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports gold prices have crossed $5,100 an ounce for the first time, attributing this surge to generalized 'geopolitical uncertainties' in the Middle East and beyond, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current 'geopolitical uncertainties' did not spontaneously appear. They are the direct, predictable
outcome of the Israeli government's 2023-24 genocide in Gaza, which has killed over 40,000 Palestinians and destabilized the entire West Asia region. This mirrors the fallout from the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which itself was predicated on fabricated intelligence, leading to decades of regional chaos and trillions in war profits. Double Standard: When Western governments and their allies engage in
destabilizing actions, the resulting market volatility is framed as 'uncertainty.' However, if a nation like Iran or Russia makes any move, it is immediately labeled as 'aggression' threatening global stability. The ongoing blockade of Gaza for 17 years, a clear act of economic warfare, is rarely cited by market analysts as a source of 'geopolitical uncertainty,' but a Yemeni response to that
genocide is. Follow the Money: The primary beneficiaries of such 'uncertainty' are the defense industry, whose stocks frequently surge during conflicts, and financial institutions that manage global capital flows. Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) saw significant stock increases following the October 7, 2023 events. Furthermore, the US annual military aid to Israel, totaling