News that impacts the gold and silver markets.
Platinum is one of the rarest and most valuable metals in the world, yet it is often cheaper than gold. This may seem counterintuitive, but there are several factors that influence the pricing of these precious metals. In this section, we will explore these factors and provide insights into why …
Okay. It may be a bit of an exaggeration to call silver bullion a “magic” metal. However, in the age of high tech, there is little argument that it is one of the most versatile industrial metals. For decades it has been used in solar electric panels. It is used …
Now that the cryptocurrency world is well established on a glide path into the trough of disillusionment, it’s time to reflect on what that means. First of all, it means the hype that “Bitcoin will replace ___________” (fill in the blank with your favorite entity/item that Bitcoin was supposed to …
On September 13, 2017, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies met to discuss a potentially world-changing event regarding precious metals—specifically silver. Mexico has had a history of using silver coins as currency before converting to the peso, which has been steadily losing its value against the US Dollar over the past forty …
If there was ever a time when the world is sending mixed signals, it’s now. The DOW is at all-time highs and seemingly unstoppable. Economic growth, as measured by GDP, hit 3%. Tax reform seems to finally be a possibility, which, if done correctly, would enable continued economic expansion. Then …
The Federal Reserve is arguably one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Its monetary policy affects every country in the world, either directly or indirectly. Like any organization that has been politicized (which the Fed certainly has), it takes on an ideological bent that manifests in its policy. …
Gold has long been viewed as a safe haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As we look around the world today, there certainly is a measure of both of those. The question many gold and silver holders ask is, “why haven’t the metals moved up in price …
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Thus, today’s post is mostly visual. Many markets have had a nice run over the last several years. In fact, they are approaching levels that, in the past, have signaled they may be getting overvalued. The first chart is that …
One negative by-product of a global economy is that cheap knockoffs can rise up in nearly any market, and can harm both the brand and reputation of the original product. In some respects, this is what has happened with the creation of gold (and silver) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). From …
As we’ve looked at the gold and silver markets over the past year, we’re encouraged that our view of the metals carving out a long-term base since the end of 2015 is the correct one. The 2017 chart looks especially encouraging. It has made a series of higher highs and …
