ZeroHedge Explores Unanswered Questions About Gold Involving the CFTC and Fed

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The enduring skepticism surrounding the transparency and accuracy of the gold reserves reported by the Federal Reserve on behalf of the U.S. Treasury has once again been highlighted by ZeroHedge. This longstanding concern roots from the fact that these gold reserves have not been subjected to a formal, independent audit since the era of President Eisenhower, fostering doubts among critics and observers about the veracity of the reported reserves. This atmosphere of uncertainty has been further amplified by organizations like the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), which posits that the absence of an audit could imply the gold’s non-existence or its possible lease to bullion banks.

The speculation suggests that this potential leasing arrangement might be part of an official strategy aimed at suppressing gold prices to disguise underlying economic and financial instabilities. GATA, through its diligence, has gathered a mixture of both circumstantial and concrete evidence to support its theory. This evidence points towards a possible coordinated effort not only by the Federal Reserve but also by international financial institutions, including the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of England (BoE), to manipulate the market prices of gold.

Such maneuvers, according to critics, serve to obscure warning signals that the natural market conditions of gold could otherwise illuminate regarding the economic health of not just the United States but the global financial system at large. This alleged manipulation creates a veil over the true economic conditions, making it crucial for stakeholders to demand transparency and accuracy in the reporting of gold reserves. The implications of these actions, if proven true, have profound effects on investors, policymakers, and the general public’s confidence in financial institutions and the stability of the global economy.