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When you purchase a gold bar from a respected dealer such as AU Bullion, you will find it encapsulated in a safe plastic case, often referred to as an Assay Card. Although most investors are interested in the gold bar itself, knowing what is written on the assay card is equally important. It acts like…
Category: Gold Spot Price
How Inflation, Debt, and Interest Rates Influence the Price of Gold
Gold doesn’t glitter in jewelry shops; only it glitters in uncertain economies. When inflation goes up, the government’s debt skyrockets, or the direction changes in the interest rates, the prices of gold fluctuate accordingly. But how do such economic forces create the price of gold? Break down the connection between inflation, debt, interest, and why…
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…
Government Shutdowns, Deficits, and Gold: Why Political Turmoil is Bullish for Bullion
When politics gets ugly in Washington (or Ottawa), investors typically tune in. Government shutdowns, debt ceiling showdowns, and widening deficits get labeled “political theater.” But to the financial markets—and particularly to gold—they’re anything but sidelines. In fact, history shows that political chaos and fiscal strain can be bullish for bullion. Here’s why. Shutdowns and Market…
The “Bond Bullion Barbell”: A Bond Strategy to Survive a Credit-Minded World
Investors today confront a dilemma: while governments burden themselves with record debt, interest rates swing unpredictably, and inflation continues to probe the central banks. The old 60/40 stock-bond portfolios don’t seem nearly as invincible as they used to. That’s when a new concept, the “Bond Bullion Barbell” investment concept, enters the picture. This strategy unites…
