Inflation is a word that makes most people anxious. Prices rise, the value that money has to buy things falls, and living day-to-day costs more. But to investors, inflation also raises a fundamental question: how to protect one’s wealth if the dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to? For centuries, the answer has…
Category: Buying Gold
What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Silver and Gold Prices
Interest rates significantly influence world markets, with everything from mortgage payments to stock prices being influenced by them. But did you also realize that they also significantly influence the price of gold and silver? As central banks aim to decrease rates again come 2025, investors are taking a close look at where such a decision…
Precious Metals as a Gift for Weddings or Anniversaries: An Ageless Option
When it’s time to celebrate life’s most momentous events – weddings and anniversaries – most people would love to give a gift that will last. Flowers wilt, electronics go out of style, and money is spent, but indigenous metals like gold and silver last. Choosing bullion coins or bars as a gift is more than…
Circulated vs. New Bullion: What Investors Need to Know
When purchasing gold or silver, you may notice two labels: circulated or new bullion. For new investors, that would raise a good question—what’s unique about them, and is one absolutely better than the other? At AU Bullion, we believe it’s a good idea to be exact about what you’re purchasing so you can make a…
Precious Metals Surge Amid Stock Market Disconnect
As we look to conclude this week in financial markets history has been made in precious metals as the U.S. stock market becomes even more disconnected from the real economy. This is increasing the rate at which investors are fleeing to safe-haven assets putting continuous upward pressure on precious metal prices as well as increasing…
