In the case of silver, which has also been making headlines once again – and this time, it’s definitely no small market movement. Prices have moved into record highs, and this has caught the eye of some investors who may have considered the metal to be “the slower metal” in comparison to gold. The burning…
Category: Gold Bullion Market
Why Gold Is Often Referred to as “Financial Insurance”
Gold is not typically the flashiest asset in a portfolio. It does not earn income, it does not correlate with market sentiment, and it does not make headlines when times are good. Yet, for a period of thousands of years, it has been held nonetheless. The reason is simple. Gold is not intended to impress….
The Real Meaning of a Recession for Gold and Silver Investors
The term recession may be intimidating. Typically associated with it are stock sell-offs and economic uncertainty. However, for an investor who already has gold and silver in their portfolio, a recession may be just a topic for conversation. Rather than emphasizing growth, periods of decline bring focus to stability – and this is where precious…
How Inflation Quietly Erodes Cash – And How Bullion Helps
It’s not something that happens with much fanfare. There isn’t a blaring alert or a news headline about your money losing value. It’s more of a presence, a slight increase here, a slight increase there, until suddenly your wallet isn’t going as far as it used to. What people do not understand is that money…
Are Precious Metals Entering a New Supercycle?
Some assets periodically reach a point where there is a favorable alignment of long-term demand, global conditions, and behavior of investors. These phases are sometimes known as “supercycles,” which refer to periods of rising prices over many years, as opposed to months. Recently, a common question that many investors have been asking is whether gold…
