Gold has never been more captivating—or more volatile. After three decades of cyclical surges and deep corrections, the precious metal has shattered all-time highs above $4,000 per ounce in 2025. Yet behind the headlines lies a deeper story: a market now driven by global liquidity, central-bank accumulation, and the invisible pull of real interest rates. By tracing gold’s 30-year journey from a safe-haven relic to a hyper-financialized global asset, this report uncovers the repeating patterns that could shape its next act—and offers a data-based look at where prices may go next.

Liquid Death has built a billion-dollar empire by selling rebellion in a can. From witch doctor “curses” to digital soul contracts, the brand’s darkly humorous campaigns blur the line between satire and sacrilege. This piece examines how Liquid Death’s viral marketing exploits spiritual imagery for profit—and what it says about a culture that laughs while drinking from a can labeled with mockery. Beneath the edgy humor lies a deeper question: when did faith become fair game for branding?

Tim Pool's Pool Water challenges Liquid Death's 'Death to Plastic' claim by using genuinely plastic-minimal glass bottles, exposing the hidden plastic liner in aluminum cans.