Getting pretty cozyXi is being very hospitable to Putin during his China visit.
Would love to be a fly on the wall for that get together. Whatever they agree on which may be a lot could portend policies that could greatly affect the price of gold.
If I recall accurately, I think it was the U.S. that had an arrest warrant out on Putin, and the U.S. was expecting international cooperation. In fact, I think the last time Putin went there he had to do it secretly.
This time it's being done right out there on front street. Not sure if this may be a sign of waning U.S. influence, but if it is, the influence of the dollar for international trade may be close behind.
There seems to be a little buzz reappearing about gold playing a part in an alternative for use in international trade.
It's a fast paced world. Many events are taking place sooner than later.