You’re planning for retirement; you’ve got stocks, bonds, and maybe even real estate. Well, precious metals, whether gold, silver, or a dash of platinum, may well be the calm in all this storm. These investments aren’t tied to an earnings report, aren’t an IOU, and even remain strong when the market is unstable. They’re a…
Category: Gold Market
What makes Gold a Recession-proof asset
As the economy begins to totter with negative news stories filling the headlines, investors invariably wonder an even more pressing question: Where can I safely park my money? The answer for generations has been the same – gold. Gold is more than an asset; it is an asset class that stands the test of time…
Gold-to-Silver Ratio Set At 10:1
Central banks are stockpiling precious metals, retail investors are sidelined, and emerging policies in Asia are rewriting the rules of monetary collateral. This newsletter dives into four game-changing developments: India’s bold pivot to silver monetization, a skyrocketing silver arbitrage within India, China’s gold warrant frenzy, and the stark reality of gold’s emerging inaccessibility driving a…
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…
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…
