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Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—seem simple on the surface. Governments use them to protect domestic industries, raise revenue, or punish foreign competitors. But beneath this straightforward mechanism lies a Pandora’s Box of economic chaos. When tariffs are wielded aggressively or are implemented with haste and a lack foresight, they can spiral into trade wars leading…
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The relationship between Gold and interest rates
Gold has always been viewed as a hedging instrument against economic uncertainty, inflation, as well as currency devaluation. One important factor that impacts gold prices is interest rates, but how exactly do they correlate? If you’re thinking about investing in gold, being aware of this relationship can lead to better investment decisions. Interest Rates and Their Impact…
History of Goldbacks – A new form of gold money
Gold has provided the framework for centuries’ worth of currencies, and although gold coins and bars are the norm on the market today, there has emerged an innovative new gold currency within recent years: Goldbacks. These are real gold notes that are designed to be an operational, spendable form of currency. But where did the…
Bullion Supply Shortages Reported as Fort Knox Audit Looms
In previous weeks we covered stories that had been surfacing regarding delivery times for physical bullion jumping from 48 hours to 2 months, premiums to borrow gold and silver paper shares going parabolic due to tighter physical supply and increased demand, as well as the mass repatriations of gold that are beginning to take place…
Is Silver Worth Investing in 2025?
As 2025 arrives, the silver market is in investors’ sights. With continued economic uncertainty, ever-changing interest rates, and heightened industrial demand, many are asking: Is silver a good investment? Let’s take a look at what factors could dictate silver performance come 2025 and why it continues to be an attractive option for investors. Performance of Silver Over…
