Category: Gold Market

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…

How to Identify Counterfeit Gold and Silver Bars

As the need for actual physical silver and gold grows, so does the potential for fake bullion. Although the majority of the bars in the market are genuine—when you buy from high-end dealers such as AU Bullion, for instance—there are actually some that are fake, and it is critical to know how to recognize them…

Gold Overtakes Euro as Second Largest Reserve Asset

As we move toward the weekend, geopolitical tensions are hitting a boiling point with Iran declaring war against Israel after a late-night attack.  This has caused gold to jump back near all-time highs of $3500 USD per ounce as well as sending oil upward over 13% before levelling off around a 5% gain later in…

What will the tariffs do to gold and silver prices?

The global economy is constantly fluctuating, and one of the biggest drivers of the movement of the commodity market—in this case, gold and silver—is government-imposed tariffs. Trade wars, import duties, and international economic policies are all determinants that shape the precious metal market. But how are gold and silver prices impacted by tariffs? Are they…