Jun 2024
Gold and Silver’s Performance Amid June’s Economic and Geopolitical Events
In the first half of June, gold rose from $2,320 to $2,380 in the first week then slid on strong employment headline numbers and some misleading press coverage of China’s gold policySupport held good below $2,290 and prices are attempting to consolidate above $2,300Silver followed a similar pattern but was slightly more vulnerable than goldNerves o... Read more
Jun 2024
How to Sell Your Gold
As exciting as it is to invest in gold, at some point you might want to consider selling it. Selling your gold, whether it’s gold bars, coins, or jewelry, is no minor transaction. You’ll want to get the most out of your investment as possible, so it’s essential to follow some key best practices. In this article, we’ll focus on how to sell gold bul... Read more
Jun 2024
How Do You Take Care of Gold Coins? A Step-by-Step Guide
You’ve invested a lot of thought (and money) into choosing your gold coins, and taking care of them ensures they remain safe from damage and preserve their value over time. Proper care of gold coins is a combination of handling them carefully, using appropriate cleaning methods (if required), and storing them in safe, protected environments. Not do... Read more
Jun 2024
Gold's Record High and Silver's Surge: Market Dynamics and COMEX Activity
Gold posted its all-time nominal intra-day high (but 39% off the peak in real terms) on the day when we last wrote, 20th MayThe outright Managed Money longs on COMEX the following day were at a 219-week high, at 593tThe subsequent reversal came with heavy liquidation but the position was still eight tonnes higher than a fortnight previouslySilver h... Read more
May 2024
How to Read a Coin – Components of a Coin: Obverse, Reverse, Edge and Inscriptions
If you’re diving into the world of coin investing and numismatics, it’s important to learn how to read the different components of a coin. This not only helps you identify a coin and assess its condition, but also makes coin collecting a much more fascinating activity. The more you learn, the more you’ll start to notice the differences between all... Read more
May 2024
Giving Gold as a Gift
Giving gold as a gift is a meaningful gesture that carries sentimental value while also blessing the recipient with good fortune, prosperity, and financial abundance. As a universally valued precious metal, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t appreciate receiving gold as a gift. In this guide, we look at what you need to know about... Read more
May 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
US numbers last week affirmed the slowing tendency in the economy and easing inflationary forces, but it is still too high for the Fed. Although the Fed will want more, gold prices sprang to life, aided by strengthening bullish technicals And the febrile nature of the markets meant that the tragic news of the air crash in Iran that killed the Pre... Read more
May 2024
How Much Does it Cost to Grade a Coin?
Coin grading is the process of having a coin’s condition assessed by an independent third party. Collectors and investors use coin grading to authenticate their coins, assess quality, and potentially increase their market value. The cost to grade your coins depends on various factors, including the coin-grading company you choose, the value of the... Read more
May 2024
How is Gold Formed and Where Does it Come From?
Gold has been associated with wealth, power, and beauty for centuries across human civilization - but how exactly was this precious metal formed and where does it come from? In this article, we look at gold’s origins in the cosmos, the geological processes that helped form gold on Earth, and where gold is found. We also look at when gold was disco... Read more
Apr 2024
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
Gold is consolidating, as neededAlthough silver is looking somewhat vulnerableAsian gold demand remains strongThe Shanghai premium is coming down but this is financially driven rather than fundamentals……as China starts Quantitative EasingInflation numbers in the States were gold-friendly last weekCFTC figures show continued reduction in the net gol... Read more