This year, the spot price of gold hit a monumental record for the first time in history: $2,500 per troy ounce of the booming commodity. What makes this number so unique? This means that for the first time, a traditional 400-ounce gold bar is officially worth $1M and more – […]
What the Fed’s Decision Means for Gold & Silver in 2025 The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets eight times a year to discuss monetary policy, the most recent meeting being September 17-18, 2024. The FOMC is a branch within the Federal Reserve System that makes important decisions about interest […]
The world’s largest known gold nugget, “The Hand of Faith,” was discovered on September 26th, 1980, by a local prospector named Kevin Hillier. Finding the Gold Nugget Unearthing the nugget from only 6 inches below the surface in a field located in Wedderburn, Victoria, Australia, Hillier managed to stumble upon […]
Late every summer, a gathering of central bankers, economists, academics, and other financial luminaries takes place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They converge in this mountain resort town in the shadow of the Teton mountain range to discuss monetary policy, ruminate on the markets, and even do a bit of fly […]
Gold is one of the most recognized words in the world. However, little is known by the casual citizen about gold aside from its monetary value—more specifically, where it comes from. You can find some of the largest, most productive gold mines operating in every corner of the world. Interactive […]
Gold is one of the most recognized words in the world. However, little is known by the casual citizen about gold aside from its monetary value—more specifically, where it comes from. You can find some of the largest, most productive gold mines operating in every corner of the world. Click […]
Investing in platinum and palladium may not be as familiar to previous metals buyers as investing in gold and silver. While humans have mined and traded gold and silver for thousands of years, platinum and palladium have had a much shorter history. Platinum was discovered in 1735, while palladium wasn’t […]
Investing in platinum and palladium may not be as familiar to previous metals buyers as investing in gold and silver. While humans have mined and traded gold and silver for thousands of years, platinum and palladium have had a much shorter history. Platinum was discovered in 1735, while palladium wasn’t […]
For centuries, nations and central banks have accumulated reserves of gold to conduct trade, pay for military campaigns, and fund exploration and settlement. Before the advent of fiat — paper — currencies, gold was the primary medium of exchange. Although today’s consumers are more likely to pay for goods and […]
For centuries, nations and central banks have accumulated reserves of gold to conduct trade, pay for military campaigns, and fund exploration and settlement. Before the advent of fiat — paper — currencies, gold was the primary medium of exchange. Although today’s consumers are more likely to pay for goods and […]