#precious metals outlook

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Silver Price Forecast Update – 22-11-2024

As silver continues to play a vital role in both industrial applications and investment portfolios, the price forecast for November 22, 2024, shows a dynamic outlook. This article delves into the key factors driving silver prices, technical analysis for traders, and market trends to watch as the silver market navigates the evolving financial landscape. Market Trends to Watch for Silver on…

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Let’s do some more Free Cities hairstyles and headwear! Here’s the main post

Y’all already know the Myrish love some lace. Wealthy women wear it all the time, but the style depends on the situation. Usually they wear very detailed pieces, and have a head piece to drape over bc of length, but in mourning they wear thick lace flat over their heads to cover their faces

Norvoshi women shave their heads, but wealthy ones wear wigs. Since the upper city is said to be grim, they definitely wear simple styles, very sleek and severely combed. They’re a sober, religious people and have a pretty serious outlook on life, but I think they still like to prove their affluence

Lorath is cold and bleak, so hair coverings are definitely common there. Both for weather and for common sense, as women are working and need to keep it out of their face and clean. Lots of neutral and natural colors, as I don’t think Lorath is getting all the bright dyes from Yi Ti and Pentos

Volantis is said to be super hot, wet, and just hella humid so I think the women slick back their hair so that it won’t frizz up from the weather. Because of this, keeping it neat is a sign of wealth. Hairpieces are light and beautiful, but not too big or heavy bc Volantis is just too crowded and busy for all that

Qohor is said to be the most “exotic” of the free cities, which I take to mean they probably have more influences from farther East. Their artisans are famed, so I definitely think there’s intricately crafted face chains and headwear made of precious metals. Probably lots of small figures and charms with religious influence, for the Black Goat

[mostlyghostlyy]

hey, love the longlegs content you've been doing lately! <3 how do you think he would react to his s/o introducing him to newer rock/metal bands like My Chemical Romance or Ghost? would he be a grumpy oldies enjoyer who rejects anything not from the 70s, or would he find it romantic to share his s/o's tastes in music? i can't help but imagine him dancing with his lover to I'm not okay by My Chemical Romance, if he does end up liking it........

Totally an grumpy oldies enjoyer. I dont think he would want to expand his horizons any further than the 70s. His reasoning is, "If he knows what he likes, why change?"Not the best outlook on life, but i digress. He does seem like the type to belive that his genre of music is superior to all others (what a fucking snob), stuck on an era that does not exist anymore. I think the music would play more into his past regrets more than anything else, it's probably why he's so stuck up on it.

There would be some deal of resistance when you first start showing him newer music, but will eventually cave, if only to bond with you. He sees how much you really get into it. Singing in the car, or dancing around the kitchen while preparing a meal, head bopping to the beat. He can't help but fall in love with the music after associating it with these precious moments.

After the eureka moment where he associates the band with you, Kobble would go back and devour every single one of their albums. I do think he would find it romantic to share music with you since it's so personal to him. I think after he finds a song he really digs, he would play it and sing it for you (to the best of his ability). Think of it as a sort of mating ritual for him. He'll expect you to do the same for him, even if you insist on the inability to sing.

[barananduen]

Art Advice: Advancing in Art: The 3 Ps

For people who are new to art, new to a different medium, or just need some motivation.

Keeping what I call "The Three Ps" in mind will help you power through and not quit before you've reached your goal.

I - PRACTICE

It sounds cliché, but practicing is necessary; not just for art, but for everything. Much like athletes spend years in the youth levels, learning the skills, before they can become professionals... and then even when they're pros, they go to training every day, to hone their skills. Just like they do, so, too, must an artist practice.

Practice can be anything. It doesn't mean you must shade so many spheres before you can-- no! You can shake it up! You practice and hone your skills with every drawing you make. You can practice drawing your OCs, your pet, your favorite piece of decoration in your house. Practice with something that makes you excited to draw!

Train yourself to draw different things. When you do a new drawing, try different head angles, lighting, perspective. Try landscapes, still lives, different types of animals. It won't come out perfect the first few times, but keep trying. Each different thing you learn will add new skills to your set, and the more of these you collect, the easier it will become to make that drawing just as it is in your head!

Every artist screws up sometimes; even professionals! Do not be discouraged; every mistake takes you one step closer to where you want to be.

Don't worry about making everything perfect. Just draw! Then look at the imperfections and address them, but don't let them hold you back! Here's an article that will help you keep a positive outlook when things don't come out the way you want: [Art Advice: How to Have a Positive Outlook] It also explains a method that you can use to analyze your not-perfect drawings to identify what you need to fix and how (See #2 in that article).

II - PATIENCE

I often see beginner artists feeling upset because they're not getting "good" at art quickly. Art learning is a long-term process; it takes several years for people to get "good" at art. In fact, you never stop learning and changing and improving. The trick is to stick with it and not give up!

"Rome was not built in a day." - proverb; unknown source

Be patient with yourself. Give yourself time. In the meantime, enjoy the ride!

III - PERSEVERANCE

Imagine a miner who's digging for a precious metal, has been digging for years, becomes disappointed, and gives up and closes the mine. But they were two days away from hitting the vein! They just didn't know it and quit before they could reap the results! Don't be the miner who gives up before hitting the vein!

Keep on arting! Keep on practicing! Keep on challenging yourself and keep it fun! You WILL get to where you want to be!

Keep your goal in mind and don't give up before you reach it!

All the best wishes, ~B~

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How to Deal with Art Block

How to Have a Positive Outlook

How to Develop Your Own Style

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Introducing: The Sun Eagles House

Hailing from the mountainous range of the Quailax Kingdom, the Sun Eagles House is neither too big nor too small. Middle ground seems to be the name of the Sun Eagles' game, never coming in first nor last during events and never drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. This house flies under the radar, easily overlooked but given more freedom because of it. This is mostly in part attributed to House Leader Zanis Ironforce, who's cunning and sharp mind provides a unique outlook, and Vice-Leader Cyian Stonepelt, who very much would like to not be here right now.

The students of the Sun Eagles House have proficiencies in Dark Magic Studies and Arithmancy Studies. With the Quailax Kingdom's natural landscape being a mountain range full of precious gems and ores and with metal working being one of the main exports, it is rather clear to see why these students are also the ones proficient not only with heavy weaponry, but able to move efficiently in armor as well.

The Sun Eagles House is funded poorly by the Quailax Kingdom. They receive low-quality accommodations and supplies at The Magus Sanctorium. While the Kingdom has funds to spare, the need for workers in the mines and forges and artisans to craft metalwork outweigh the desire to send Magii to the school. As such, they only partially fund it due to it's relative insignificance. Because of the labor demand of the Kingdom, most of the students part of the Sun Eagles House are that of nobility, rather than commoners. Notable Students Include: Cyian Stonepelt, Zanis Ironforce, and Renath Quartzlight.

House Roster:

House Leader: Zanis Ironforce (he/him)

Status: Nobility. Son of the Kingdom's Main Advisor to the King.

Strengths: Enchantment, Axes, Strategy || Weaknesses: Divination, Calvary, Swords

Weighted Grade Point Average: 3.65 || Letter Grade: B

Vice-Leader: Cyian Stonepelt (they/them)

Status: Nobility. Child of the Cousin of the King.

Strengths: Transmutation, Bows, Armor || Weaknesses: Enchantment, Runes, Leadership

Weighted Grade Point Average: 2.40 || Letter Grade: C-

First House Officer: Traki Goldreaver (they/them)

Status: Commoner. Part of the scholarship program.

Strengths: Heavy Weapons, Armor, Evocation || Weaknesses: Illusion, Aerial Combat, Diplomacy

Weighted Grade Point Average: 3.39 || Letter Grade: B-

Second House Officer: Renath Quartzlight (they/them)

Status: Nobility. Child of a noble family.

Strengths: Arithmancy, Divination, Polearms || Weaknesses: Evocation, Armor, Bows

Weighted Grade Point Average: 4.01 || Letter Grade: B+

First House Prefect: Taisar Steelchaser (she/her)

Status: Commoner. Daughter of weapon forgers.

Strengths: Abjuration, Aerial Combat, Heavy Weapons || Weaknesses: Transmutation, Swords, Alchemy

Weighted Grade Point Average: 4.30 || Letter Grade: A-

Second House Prefect: Uthan Silvergloom (he/him)

Status: Nobility. Son of a noble family.

Strengths: Illusion, Swords, Calvary || Weaknesses: Abjuration, Heavy Weapons, History

Weighted Grade Point Average: 3.58 || Letter Grade: B

~

Faculty Advisor: Professor Tahlvin Marbleglade, Head of the Illusion Department

House Student Body Size: Average

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“What are the major blood vessels that run through the neck called?” Slade asks, his back to Rose, his hands busy with operating the makeshift laboratory’s equipment. He did this sometimes, quizzed her on things she had already learnt, on the rare occasion that he runs out of super-soldier serum and doesn’t have the next batch ready yet. He says it’s to make sure her memories while on the serum and her memories while not on it don’t get jumbled; Rose suspects he just likes to make her obey him even when she isn’t chemically forced to.

Rose lifts her head, curtains of white hair falling over her face as she does so, and says nothing.

(A man had stood over her like this, once, and had screamed at her to cry. She hadn’t obeyed then. She’s not going to obey now).

Slade doesn’t quite turn around, but he does turn his head to the side so that he can look at her over his shoulder. “Don’t make me ask again.”

Her lips betray her before her conscious mind can stop them. “Carotids.”

Slade lets out a pleased hum. Rose tries not to retch and mostly fails, a flood of bile overflowing through the gap between her lips and running down the sides of her face to stain her bodysuit.

She can’t even wipe it away.

“How many are there?”

Not for the first time, Rose wishes that her hands were free so that she could rip out her own vocal chords before they betrayed her again. As it is, she closes her eyes—or rather, eye, singular, now—and slumps back against the radiator she is chained to, taking comfort in the way the sharp metal edges of the device dig into her back in a way that is uniquely real, and prepares for her body to betray her once again. “Two.”

“Where?”

“On either side.”

“Either side of what?”

“The neck.”

“Good girl.”

~~~

Unlike most people, Rose Wilson disliked late mornings.

It wasn’t that she thought there was anything wrong with waking up late—she wasn’t her father, she didn’t share the same gung ho military outlook on life that led him to live his life like a wannabe Spartan—it’s just that she liked the solitude early morning would bring. Those precious few hours in which everyone was asleep and she was unaccounted for were more precious to her than any of her meager belongings. Usually, she’d spend those precious hours on the roof, either going for an early morning swim in the rooftop pool or taking the opportunity to lounge about in the early morning California sunlight, but today she’d slept in a little longer than usual and didn’t have enough time to do either of those things before her teammates wake up, so she decides to just get herself a coffee and spend the time she does have scrolling mindlessly on her phone.

She would have done just that if she hadn’t walked into the kitchen to find her teammates sitting around the table, clear-eyed and awake and evidently waiting for her. The back of Rose’s palms starts itching, but she pushes her instinctual paranoia aside and leans against the doorframe, letting her one-eyed gaze sweep over the assembled heroes questioningly. None of them meet her gaze. Some rub their arms or scratch the back of their necks, but not one of them looks at Rose.

Ah, she thinks, feeling bitterness roil up from her stomach. This is it, then. The moment they finally kick her off the team for good. She’d been wondering when they would finally muster up the courage to just get it over with.

In any case, Rose isn’t about to make it easy for them by taking the hint and packing up her stuff like a good little bunny. If they want her off the team, they’re gonna have to look her in the eye and say that, she decides, doing her best to pretend her mouth doesn’t suddenly taste of bile.

With that in mind, she pushes away from the doorframe and walks up to the table, putting her hands on her hips and looking down at her teammates with narrowed eyes. “There a team meeting no one bothered to tell me about or something?”

Her teammates shy away from her gaze, all save for Tim, who is the only one with the courage to at least turn his head and look her in the eye. She thinks she could respect him for that, if he was anyone else, if this situation was anything but what it was.

Rose’s lip curls. “Well?”

Tim’s eyes slide to the empty chair to his left. “Sit down, Rose.”

She doesn’t move. “I’ll pass.”

Tim sighs, long and weary, like a suffering parent talking to a particularly obstinate teenager, and Rose think she’s never wanted to punch someone in the face as much as wants to punch him now. 

Perhaps sensing her rising hostility, Conner stands up and places a hand on her shoulder in a way that doesn’t feel placating at all.

“No one wants to make this any harder than it needs to be, Rose,” he says, his voice hard, and Rose wonders when he began to use his super-strength as an implicit threat. She shrugs her shoulder, trying to shake off his hand, but his grip simply tightens, his invulnerable fingers denting the scales of her armor under them. Rose exhales in pain and surprise and tries to shove him away, but he simply catches her hand and twists it behind her back painfully, forcing a pained grunt past her lips. Her free hand drops down to reach for a weapon, a flashbang, anything, but Conner grabs that arm as well and twists it behind her back next to its neighbor.

“What the—ow, fuck, let go of me!” Rose snarls, straining against his hold. “What the hell is the matter with you?!”

“I’m sorry, Rose,” Tim says, his face like stone. “But you forced us into this.”

Rose doesn’t understands until he reaches into his utility belt and pulls out a syringe dripping with a very familiar yellow liquid. Her eye widens in horror.

“You wouldn’t,” she says, her voice half gasp, half whisper.

“We invited you back because we needed your skillset, Rose.” Tim takes a step forward, and Rose almost dislocates her own shoulder trying to pull herself away. “But we don’t need you.”

Rose’s one eye sweeps desperately over the room, looking first at Eddie, who disappears in a puff of smoke without even looking at her once, and afterwards at Cassie. To her shock, the demigoddess keeps her gaze on the wooden wall of the cabin, shame coloring her face. She nods, even though Tim isn’t even looking in her direction. “Do it.”

Rose doesn’t even have time to feel the cold sting of betrayal before the syringe plunges down towards her neck. The last thing she sees before everything goes dark are the blurry faces of her teammates flitting around the edges of her vision, faces and mouths stretched into unnatural grins, her father’s laughter ringing in her ears as the cabin burns.

“Good girl,” he says, again and again, in between bouts of cackling. “Good girl. Good girl. Good girl. Good girl…”

Rose doesn’t exactly wake up screaming, but she does find herself sitting up in bed, breathing heavily, once her enhanced mind chases away the petrifying fog of terror that’s enveloped her senses. Pushing down the panic worming its way into her heart, she reaches for her phone and swipes a thumb across its surface to unlock it, quickly selecting the camera app and taking a picture of her own neck. She holds it up in the darkness of the room and tries to focus on her breathing. No marks. No bulging yellow veins, no round patch of dead skin, no pulsing muscles. Nothing.

Not that that means anything, Rose reminds herself sharply. After all, the first time her father drugged her the effects lasted for well over a week, more than enough time for the marks to disappear. She needs to go through her checks, needs to reestablish what reality is and isn’t, needs to-

“Rose?” She feels a hand settle on her shoulder, invisible thanks to her blind spot. “What’s wrong?”

Rose’s breath hitches and she blindly shoves away the person the hand belongs to, registering the shocked yelp she makes as she falls out of bed. Rose scoots backwards and turns her head so she can look at Cassie—Cassie who turned away, Cassie who let it happen—as looks up at her from where she’s fallen, tangled in a nest of sheets. “Hey, what the hell!?”

“Don’t touch me,” Rose snarls, kicking the covers away and scrambling to her feet, breathing hard, her mind whirling as it tries to separate nightmare from reality. Was she dosed with the serum and is only now snapping out of it? Was it all a horrible nightmare? Do they want her to think it was all just a horrible nightmare because they did drug her but ran out of serum halfway?

She’s being stupid (is she?).

Tim would never have done that (wouldn’t he?).

The team would never have let him (does she know that for sure?).

Cassie would stop it (what if she didn’t?).

Or… could this be the dream?

Maybe she’s back with her father. Maybe she never escaped. Maybe all of this is just an induced hallucination, created to ensure her mind remains dormant while her father uses her—uses her body— as he sees fit. He knows people who could do it. Telepaths, supervillains who specialize in mind control, scientists, hypnotists…

Maybe she imagined Dick. Maybe there were never any Titans. Maybe the real Cassie has never even met her. Maybe the past years have all been a figment of her imagination. Maybe she’s alone in that stupid cabin in the middle of fucking nowhere with only him for company and she doesn’t even know it.

“… Babe, what’s wrong?”

Rose blinks. Cassie is standing in front of her now, her gaze having softened, her hand hanging in the air as if she’d reached for Rose again but thought better of it. And Rose…

She wants this to be real. She wants it to be over.

“Babe?” Cassie asks again, moving her hand forward but stopping just before palming her cheek. Asking for permission.

Rose turns her head and takes a shaky breath, trying not to think about the fact that her father never asked for permission for anything. No, she says without saying anything, and half expects the world to collapse then and there.

It doesn’t.

“Okay.” Cassie lowers her hand and takes a step back. “Sure. Whatever you want.”

Rose takes another heavy breath and moves to sit down on the edge of the bed, pushing her hair back with one hand and sighing. Cassie sits down as well, and Rose finds herself leaning into her without really meaning to. Cassie, taking that as assent, begins rubbing calming circles into the small of her back.

“I get it,” Cassie says after some time.

“No, you don’t,” Rose says, but doesn’t move away. “None of you ever did.”

They stay like that for some time, neither saying a word. The only sound Rose hears by the time they both go back to sleep is the sound of her father’s laughter still ringing in her ears.

[oilgasenergymagazine]

Silvercorp Metals: A Standout in Silver Mining Amid Rising Demand

Source: mining.com

Category: News

  

A Silver Surge Driven by Renewables and Geopolitics

Silvercorp Metals has capitalized on the remarkable growth in silver prices in 2024, with its price surging over 25% year-to-date (YTD). Industry analysts attribute this rise to a combination of factors, including increasing industrial demand, especially from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, and geopolitical uncertainties. The dollar index’s volatility and conflicts in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East further heightened the appeal of precious metals as a stable investment.

Beyond its traditional investment value, silver’s applications in emerging technologies have expanded. Its use in solar panels, electronics, and advanced healthcare technologies has supported demand growth. According to the Silver Institute, silver consumption for solar energy has more than tripled in five years, rising from 74.9 million ounces in 2019 to a projected 232 million ounces by the end of 2024. This aligns with the broader push for renewable energy and sustainability, positioning silver as a critical resource in the global transition to green energy.

Silvercorp Metals: Poised for Growth

Among leading silver mining stocks, Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE:SVM) stands out for its potential in this thriving market. Industry experts foresee sustained demand for silver in renewable energy and electronics, offsetting uncertainties tied to global economic and monetary policies. Unlike gold, which sees only 10% of its output used industrially, over half of all silver production serves industrial applications. This diverse demand profile enhances silver’s long-term investment appeal.

In 2024, industrial demand for silver is projected to reach a record 700 million ounces, marking a 7% year-over-year increase. This milestone reflects strong growth in industrial applications, jewelry, and silverware. Meanwhile, mine production is expected to rise marginally by 1%, creating a favorable supply-demand dynamic for silver prices. Exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to silver are also set for their first annual inflows in three years, fueled by anticipated interest rate cuts, periods of dollar weakness, and declining bond yields.

Production Outlook: A Global Perspective

Global silver production is expected to grow modestly by 1% in 2024, reaching 837 million ounces. Key contributors to this growth include Mexico, Chile, and the United States, offsetting reduced outputs from countries like Peru, Argentina, and China. Mexico, in particular, is projected to increase its production by 10 million ounces (a 5% year-over-year rise) to reach 209 million ounces. This uptick is driven by improved mill throughput and upgraded ventilation systems at Pan American Silver’s La Colorada mine, alongside a recovery at Newmont’s Peñasquito mine.

As silver continues to gain traction in industrial and renewable sectors, companies like Silvercorp Metals are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. With industrial applications and investment demand soaring, the outlook for silver and leading miners in the industry appears promising, making stocks like Silvercorp an attractive consideration for investors.

[crudeinourtrading]

Are We At The “Sweet Spot” to Buy Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin?

Charlotte of Investing News and Chris discussed how the stock market and precious metals will behave going into the end of the year. “I can have a bearish outlook on the markets yet still be in positions. I follow the trends, not opinions, news, projections, etc. No one knows what will happen. I let the charts paint the picture, analyze the information, invest accordingly, and manage the risk.”

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Gold Prices Hold Near One-Month Highs Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation: Market Insights and Analysis

In the dynamic world of commodities trading, gold prices have recently been a focal point, with bullion prices hovering close to one-month highs and nearing the pivotal $2,400 per ounce mark. This surge comes amidst mounting speculation that the Federal Reserve will embark on interest rate cuts as early as September, a move aimed at bolstering economic recovery amidst persistent global uncertainties.

Gold's Resilience in Current Market Dynamics

Spot gold, a reliable indicator of market sentiment, experienced a slight dip of 0.3% in Asian trading, settling at $2,384.47 per ounce. Similarly, August gold futures saw a marginal decrease of 0.2%, trading at $2,392.55 per ounce. Despite these minor corrections, the overall sentiment remains bullish, underpinned by investor optimism fueled by expectations of monetary easing by the Fed.

Broader Metals Market Movements

Alongside gold, other precious metals also displayed mixed movements. Platinum futures declined by 0.6% to $1,039.25 per ounce, reflecting varied investor sentiment within the sector. Silver futures followed suit with a 1% drop to $31.370 per ounce, illustrating divergent market dynamics in the precious metals arena.

Impact of Dollar Weakness on Metal Prices

A significant factor influencing these movements was the weakening of the US dollar, which hit a near one-month low. The inverse relationship between the dollar and commodity prices was evident as the dollar's depreciation bolstered demand for commodities priced in USD, including gold and silver.

Copper's Surprising Rally

Contrary to the downward trend in precious metals, copper futures on the London Metal Exchange surged by 1% to $9,983.0 per ton. This unexpected rally underscores copper's critical role as an industrial metal, influenced by global economic indicators and infrastructure developments.

Market Outlook and Strategic Considerations

Looking ahead, market participants are closely monitoring upcoming economic data releases and Federal Reserve announcements for further clues on interest rate adjustments. The prospect of lower interest rates typically supports non-interest-bearing assets like gold, enhancing its appeal as a safe-haven investment during uncertain economic times.

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Rally Respite After Big Best Six Months Gains

Monday is the beginning of the last month of the “Best Six Months (BSM)” (November-April) for the Dow and S&P 500 – and what a banner one it’s been so far. From our Seasonal MACD Buy Signal on October 9, 2023, through the close on March 28, 2024, DJIA is up 18.46% and S&P 500 is up 21.19% – more than double the historical average BSM gains. Our Best Six Months Seasonal MACD Sell Signal can trigger anytime on or after the first trading day of April, which is Monday April 1st this year. NASDAQ’s Best 8 Months end in June, which is up 21.47% since our buy signal, not quite double the average but give it time.

The big rewards we have reaped this Best Six Months and year-to-date so far have not left much on the table until later this year. Risks are more elevated now. Sentiment continues to run high. Valuations are extended. Geopolitical tensions have not eased. And persistent inflation pressures have the Fed in no rush to cut rates. As the election campaign rhetoric heats up and the Best Six Months comes to a close be prepared to shift to a more cautious stance when we issue our Best Six Months Seasonal MACD Sell Signal. We do not expect a bear market or major correction. We do not Sell in May and go away. We sell some things, tighten stops and consider defensive positions if warranted.

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Discover the Timeless Charm of Medieval Clothing

In medieval times, clothing was an vital outlook of daily life and social prominence. The type of clothing people chosen to wore varied extensively based on factors such as social class, profession, and climate. Here is an synopsis of medieval clothing:

Fabrics:

Linen: Very often used for undergarments and lightweight outer clothing.

Wool: A extensively used fabric for outer garments, specifically in colder climates. It could be rugged or fine based on the quality.

Silk: Specially meant for the wealthier classes people due to its expensiveness and elegance. It was often used for premium garments.

Social Class Distinctions:

Nobility/Royalty: The wealthy classes wore detailed and splendidly colored clothing decorated with jewels, gold, and customized embroidery. Velvet and silk were common for royal people.

Commoners/Peasants: Their clothing was modest and made from low cost fabrics like plain wool or linen. Colors were more normal, and garments were practical for daily work.

Styles:

Tunics and Surcoats: These were common for both men and women. The length and style may vary to their preference, and medieval tabard and surcote were often belted at the waist.

Houppelande: Medieval Houppelande gown a baggy outer garment with a fitted bodice and wide, flowing sleeves, popular in the later medieval period.

Hoods and Headgear: Medieval hoods and chaperons were common, and hoods with tippets or liripipes were fashionable.

4.Footwear:

Pointed Shoes: Extremely popular in the late medieval period. The length of the points could vary dramatically.

Boots: Most common for outdoor activities and leather shoes were worn by both men and women.

5.Accessories:

Belts: Often adorned with viking leather belt with solid brass buckles and could be highly decorative.

Jewelry: Rings, brooches, and necklaces were worn, with precious metals and gemstones for the wealthy.

6.Layering:

Clothing was multilayered, especially in colder climates. This could include a combination of undertunics, overtunics, and cloaks.

7.Sumptuary Laws:

In some societies, sumptuary laws regulated the types of medieval clothing that individuals could wear based on their social class. These laws were intended to maintain social hierarchy and prevent lower classes from imitating the styles of the wealthy.

It's important to note that the specifics of medieval clothing varied greatly across regions and time periods, spanning from the 5th to the 15th century. Additionally, the availability of certain fabrics and styles was influenced by trade routes and technological advancements.

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Building Wealth With Gold IRA Investments

Retirement and how it is spent is a worry that consumes numerous Americans. Setting up your IRA account during your working a very long time to secure a retirement of bounty ought to be principal to you. Taking into account the current situation visit site here with the economy, you would be justified in having a restless outlook on when you finally quit working professionally.

Gold IRA investments give an ideal approach to increasing the worth of your retirement account. The strength that is given by gold investing in IRAs guarantees the increase in worth of your account over the long run. Gold is a product whose price isn't impacted by market influences. Its worth is directed upon by the law of market interest. With the interest for gold barely met by the stockpile, the normal outcome is at gold costs to rise.

To make gold IRS investments you should initially set up an independently managed IRA account. This is achieved either by doing a rollover of funds from a current retirement account or you can put aside a direct installment to open one. Actual treatment of actual resources of a gold IRA by the account owner as well as its director is completely disallowed by the IRS. As per IRS rules, actual gold should be saved directly into an IRS-authorize vault so as not to run into fines and punishments forced by the public authority.

When you have successfully set up your gold IRA you can start your quest for reasonable gold IRA investments. Remembering that the IRS has set norms for actual gold resources that you can keep in your account would keep you from purchasing unacceptable things, accordingly squandering your assets. Gold bullion coins or bars must be at least.999 fine to qualify for your account. A legitimate gold vendor can be your partner in choosing the right gold things for your IRA.

You shouldn't oblige yourself to actual resources when you think about gold IRA investments. Investment opportunities in mining organizations could in like manner be thought about. Actual gold can give you a dependable increase in esteem in time for your retirement however at that point stocks actually finishes the work of increasing its worth at a lot quicker rate. In any case, similar to all stocks, its worth is can be impacted by market influences and consequently implies more gamble. However, stocks can in any case give a method for diversifying your investment portfolio.

Gold IRA investments can likewise be as other precious metals like silver, platinum and palladium. These were augmentations to the standard prior forced by the IRS on precious metals in IRA. The consideration of other precious metals in IRA has opened the ways to contemporary investments for account owners since gold is considerably more expensive.

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The Three Great Treasures of Life

Xuefeng

July 24, 2006

(Translated by Transn and Edited by Kaer)

People accumulate and process three types of treasures of wealth during their lifetimes.

They are defined as：

· Material wealth. This is the physical material to sustain human bodies, represented by forms of money, such as currency,precious metals, jewellery, real estate, vehicles, food, household appliances, clothing, and any other physical properties.

· Spiritual wealth. This includes those elements that enable consciousness, including wisdom and understanding, and all mental activities to remain healthy, free, uplifted, comfortable, and blessed through at tributes such as knowledge, skills, experiences, family affection, friendship, love, religions, groups, states, reputations, positions, and so on.

· Soul wealth. This is the intangible energy and information that can make the quality of LIFE elevate and the nonmaterial structure of LIFE evolve to the perfect system, such as the psychic energy of the Greatest Creator, the running programm of Tao, the revelation of gods, the teachings of Buddha, the cultivation of Celestial Beings, inspiration, spiritual perception and so on.

The three great treasures above complement each other and are integral to each other.

· With no material wealth, we cannot have the foundation to make a living. We will either die or become beggars and parasites. Our bodies will not rest, our hearts shall not be at peace, and our undertakings will fail. We will be starving and impoverished, and so we must create and get material wealth by relying on our intelligence and hard work. However, those with only material wealth and no spiritual or soul wealth are lacking and tend to commit crime, suicide, and abuse LIFE and nature.

· Without spiritual wealth, we would be a constantly moving animal who lives by instinct. The lack of ideological wealth would make us lonely, bored, and empty, and we could not reach a state of joy and blessing, and our mentality would be twisted and distorted, suppressed, hot tempered, eccentric, and prone to go to extremes. However, those with only spiritual wealth but with no material or soul wealth are lacking, prone to being liars, to talk big and fool along. They are likely to do things stealthily, be opportunistic, and become parasites who love to eat, drink, and have fun, as well as careerists and schemers.

· Without soul wealth, we would never know the meaning and value of life and the purposes of human life, we would not be able to establish the right worldview and outlook on life, and our values would be confused. Not having belief and faith would be like walking through the black of a starless night with low spiritual perception and living a muddled life like a walking corpse. However, those with only soul wealth but no material or spiritual wealth are also lacking. They are likely to be possessed by devils, dwell on spirits and deities, fortunes and disasters, and to play with concepts. They look ghost-like and are obsessed and maniacal. They tend to defile the names of the Greatest Creator, gods, Buddha, and celestial beings, to poison and bewitch people’s hearts, to bring harm to society, and to deviate from humanity and from nature. Earth, water, air, and fire mutually reinforce and neutralize each other. Symmetric balance is blessing. If you ignore any single one of the three great treasures, you will not be able to obtain a perfect life, and will walk on a deformed life road.

The perfect life should be as such:

· To learn knowledge and skills lifelong, based on the experiences acquired through hard and honest work, getting a constant, proper amount of material wealth, but never taking the pursuit of material wealth as life’s ultimate purpose, lest we become slaves to material wealth.

· To love nature, cherish family affection, friendship, love, to honour our good reputations, to comprehend the revelations of gods and Buddha, to listen to the teachings of saints and sages, to revere nature and the Greatest Creator, to constantly self-refine and self-improve, to never stop trekking and climbing to the highest realms of life and LIFE, and develop to perfection.

· To take the Way of the Greatest Creator and pursue the three great treasures, giving neither up nor going to extremes with either, but controlling the balance, having peaceful hearts and minds.Just like the clear streams falling from the head source while cheering and jumping across valleys and between mountains, winding their way and rushing to the vast ocean while singing all the way.

In the end, it is to get wishes fulfilled, debts paid off, connections unbound from the mortal world, and to become extraordinarily refined, to accumulate merits and virtues, to understand the mystery of LIFE, to meet death with joy and excitement, and to ultimately reach the Elysium World.

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Global Forex Patterns: Navigating Entry Strategies and Alerts

Market OverviewAs trading activity resumes after the New Year holidays, market participants are realigning their strategies in anticipation of global shifts. Gradual increases in trade volume signal renewed focus, with investors gearing up for potential market-moving events. Geopolitical tensions remain central, especially as significant developments are expected around January 20, marking the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency. In response to anticipated pro-inflationary policies, traders are emphasizing portfolio allocation toward safe-haven assets like precious metals and the US dollar. These assets serve as a hedge against potential volatility arising from economic and political uncertainties.

Market Analysis

GOLDGold has started the year with impressive gains, trading above 2,653.515 as investors pivot toward safe assets. The technical indicators underscore a robust uptrend:

Candlestick patterns suggest sustained bullish momentum.

MACD shows increased buying volume.

RSI highlights bullish momentum, though divergence signals a potential short-term pullback before resumption.

Analysts predict gold could reach $3,000 by year-end, solidifying its position as a key component of any global forex patterns strategy.

SILVERSilver also experienced a strong start, albeit with moderating momentum. Technical indicators reveal:

MACD signals a slowdown in buying volume.

RSI shows waning bullish momentum despite overall price gains.

Short-term consolidation may precede further upward movement, offering opportunities to refine entry point strategies.

DXY (US Dollar Index)The US dollar has shown strength, driven by expectations of inflationary measures under the new administration.

MACD highlights increased buying volume, supporting a bullish outlook.

RSI displays exaggerated bearish signals, hinting at cautious optimism for continued dollar gains.

Traders can leverage auto trade alerts to capitalize on emerging opportunities in dollar pairs.

GBPUSDThe British pound has weakened, falling to 1.23720 amid rising selling pressure.

MACD reveals increased selling activity.

RSI indicates overbought conditions, suggesting continued downside potential.

For traders, integrating entry point strategies here could enhance decision-making.

AUDUSDThe Australian dollar remains in a consolidation phase, testing the lower end of its range. Patience will be key as market trends unfold.

NZDUSDThe New Zealand dollar faces sustained selling pressure.

MACD and RSI both point to bearish momentum, indicating further downside risks.

Incorporating portfolio allocation adjustments can help mitigate risks in such volatile conditions.

EURUSDThe euro continues to experience selling pressure, influenced by anticipated strained US-EU relations under the new administration. A weaker euro is expected in the near term, with geopolitical tensions adding to bearish sentiment.

USDJPYThe yen remains under pressure against the dollar, although resistance is emerging.

MACD shows continued selling activity.

RSI divergence signals a potential short-term recovery before further dollar strength.

USDCHFThe Swiss franc enjoys strong buying momentum, supported by:

MACD indicating positive buying trends.

RSI divergence, suggesting cautious optimism for continued gains.

USDCADDespite overall dollar strength, the Canadian dollar remains in a consolidation phase.

MACD signals a selling crossover.

RSI suggests a potential turnaround.

Traders can monitor candlestick patterns and rely on auto trade alerts to identify breakout opportunities.

Key TakeawaysThis week’s market dynamics emphasize the importance of aligning trading strategies with evolving trends. Incorporating global forex patterns and leveraging tools like auto trade alerts and candlestick patterns can provide a competitive edge. With geopolitical developments and shifting policies in focus, fine-tuned portfolio allocation remains a cornerstone of long-term success.

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Asset Tokenization vs. RWA Tokenization: What's the Difference?

Tokenization has been some sort of buzzword in the age of blockchain-however-it means different things concerning ownership of things and investment in them. This article tries to clarify further concerning asset tokenization and real-world asset tokenization so that you can best understand how each relates to what they are actually all about.

Defining Tokenization:

Tokenization can generally be defined as the act or process of converting ownership rights in an asset to a digital token on a blockchain. By tokenizing assets, blockchain technology can create higher liquidity, fractionated ownership, and worldwide availability, allowing these investment types to open up new business horizons for both traditional and digital investments.

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The Meaning of Asset Tokenization:

Asset tokenization is viewed on a larger scale and encompasses each digitization of any asset into tokenized units on a blockchain basis-shared tokenizable in nature with both tangible and intangible assets. This includes:

Intellectual property: patents, copyrights;

Digital assets: NFTs, cryptocurrencies;

Hybrid assets: assets containing both physical and digital components.

Through asset tokenization, it will be possible for novel forms of ownership and revenue streams to become accessible to investors, ensuring diversity in portfolios and reduced barriers to entry.

RWA Tokenization

RWA tokenization stands for the tokenization of physical, tangible assets. These are activities that exist in the real world but are captured digitally on the blockchain, like:

Real estate (for example, tokenized properties or rental agreements)

Precious metals (for example, gold, silver)

Art (for example, tokenized paintings or sculptures)

It thus becomes a bridge for connecting the world of the Blockchain with the traditional asset classes, endowing them with liquidity and transparency which are often lacking in their markets.

Key Differences Between Asset Tokenization and RWA Tokenization

Scope and Definition: Asset tokenization has a broader horizon since it includes both tangible as well as intangible assets; RWA tokenization, however, is strictly concerned with tangible real-world assets.

Underlying Assets: The digital assets such as intellectual property may be tokenized as assets, whereas RWA tokenization targets only physical assets such as commodities and real estate.

Technology and Implementation: They both rely on the blockchain, but there may be diversity in the technical requirement. RWA tokenization usually involves the additional compliance with certain regulations applicable for real-world purposes.

Market Potential: Asset tokenization serves the whole industry, while RWA tokenization is mainly directed towards real estate, commodities, and fine arts.

Mutually Beneficial Conditions:

Increased liquidity: Converting assets to tradable tokens increases access to markets.

Partial ownership: fractions of high-value assets may be owned by investors.

Global reach: blockchain is used for cross-border investments without intermediaries.

Unique Benefits of RWA Tokenization:

Makes a bridge between the ownership of a traditional asset with Blockchain.

Gives transparency on physical asset administration.

Unique Benefits of Asset Tokenization:

Supports much more types of assets, including digital and hybrid forms.

Facilitates innovative use cases like the monetization of intellectual property.

Future Outlook: Tokenization in 2025 and Beyond

Tokenization of both assets and RWAs will be widely adopted across industries as the blockchain technology matures. Some of the most important trends for the shaping of the future are:

Increased Clarity in Regulation: Governments have started acknowledging the need for creating regulatory frameworks for tokenization to boost it, thus decreasing uncertainty and leading to wider adoption.

Integration with DeFi: Tokenized assets now form an integral part of DeFi ecosystems, paving the way for the lending, borrowing, and trading of tokenized real-world assets.

Extension into New Asset Classes: Tokenization will soon move on from the obvious asset classes of real estate and commodities to include areas such as supply chain, healthcare, energy, and so forth, as they seek enhanced transparency and efficiencies.

Mainstream Adoption: As technology becomes more ubiquitous, enterprises of all sizes will take to tokenization to unlock liquidity and democratize ownership.

Technological Innovations: Innovations in blockchain protocols, interoperability, and scalability make tokenization even more efficient and cheaper, thereby promoting its widespread adoption. Tokenization will become part of the fabric of global financial systems by 2025, easing secure transactions and remaking traditional markets.

Both asset and RWA tokenization would be a cornerstone in transforming the face of the world's financial system into features that are automated, seamless and secure while revamping old traditional markets. These two transformations would also provide a good number of new opportunities and investment models.

Conclusion

Asset tokenization and RWA tokenization entail unique perspectives in modernizing ownership and investment; both are secular. If you want to tokenize physical assets or you want to go fully digital, whatever be your focus area, the dawn of tokenization is still bright, bringing many to participate and increasing transparency in global markets.

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