Myrmikan Capital's Dan Oliver: Trump's realpolitik may restore the American empire

1:55p ET Monday, April 13 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Myrmikan Capital's Dan Oliver brilliantly analyzes the world situation, and gold's prospects, in his report published today, titled "Realpolitik." Oliver begins by dismissing the 10 major rationalizations offered in March for the fall in gold prices. He writes that all of them "describe liquidity conditions" while "none address gold's value as measured by U.S. dollars, value which the war [with Iran] has undoubtedly increased." ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Are you ready to safeguard your assets using precious metals? Hero Bullion is a precious metals dealer with an extensive inventory of competitively priced gold, silver, and platinum products. We didn't get into this business just to sell metals. Our goal is to educate investors to help them make sounder financial decisions. For four years we have focused on educational resources, competitive prices, and reliable, secure shipping. Check out our reviews. Hero Bullion is quickly becoming a favorite of customers all over the country. We're committed to helping you cut through the hype and build your portfolio with high-quality, affordable precious metals. Visit us here: www.herobullion.com Hero Bullion: Gold and silver simply delivered Even so, Oliver argues that while President Trump is "a gangster," his war with Iran may put the United States in position to restore its empire. "Realpolitik" is posted in PDF format at the Myrmikan internet site here: https://www.myrmikan.com/pub/Myrmikan_Research_2026_04_13.pdf CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/Treasurer Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc. [email protected] * * * Support GATA by purchasing Stuart Englert's "Rigged" "Rigged" is a concise explanation of government's currency market rigging policy and extensively credits GATA's work exposing it. Ten percent of sales proceeds are contributed to GATA. Buy a copy for $14.99 through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rigged-Exposing-Largest-Financial%20-History/dp/1651405204/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?keywords=rugged+stuart+englert&qid=1579708888&sr=8-2-fkmr1 * * * Help keep GATA going: GATA is a civil rights and educational organization based in the United States and tax-exempt under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Its e-mail dispatches are free, and you can subscribe at: http://www.gata.org To contribute to GATA, please visit: http://www.gata.org/node/16 Donations of $500 or more will entitle the donor to a 1-ounce silver round commemorating GATA's work: https://www.gata.org/sites/default/files/GATA-silver-round-front.png