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When you purchase a gold bar from a respected dealer such as AU Bullion, you will find it encapsulated in a safe plastic case, often referred to as an Assay Card. Although most investors are interested in the gold bar itself, knowing what is written on the assay card is equally important. It acts like…
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Silver Surpasses $50 per Ounce: A Historic Milestone
Spot silver prices have crossed the $50 USD per ounce threshold, reaching a high of $51.30 marking its new intraday high. This marks the highest nominal price since the 1980 peak during the Hunt Brothers episode, when silver briefly flirted with $50. Adjusted for inflation, that earlier summit equates to over $190 in current dollars,…
How Inflation, Debt, and Interest Rates Influence the Price of Gold
Gold doesn’t glitter in jewelry shops; only it glitters in uncertain economies. When inflation goes up, the government’s debt skyrockets, or the direction changes in the interest rates, the prices of gold fluctuate accordingly. But how do such economic forces create the price of gold? Break down the connection between inflation, debt, interest, and why…
5 Signs It’s Time to Increase Your Gold Holdings
Gold is always gold, a symbol of stability. It doesn’t matter if the market is booming or crashing, it is one among the very few holdings that invariably never lose any feel in terms of acceptability. But when should one incorporate more gold into the portfolio? The following are five clear indications that maybe the…
Why Central Banks Are Buying More Gold Than Ever Before
In recent years, the globe’s central banks have been, behind the scenes, regularly accumulating enormous amounts of gold. Actually, worldwide central bank gold demand lately touched levels not reached in decades. But why is demand increasing like never before, and what is the implication for average investors? Let’s break it down. A Change in Global…