Aug 2024
Gold Surges Past $2,500 Amid Rate Cut Expectations, Silver Outshines, and Shadow Banking Risks Resurface
Gold clears $2,500 as poor US housing triggers expectations of deeper US rate cutsThe inflation numbers suggest continued cooling, but retail sales are strongShadow banking-related risks are rearing their heads againGold gains 4% over the week and silver, 7%Gold and silver ETFs are mixed with silver attracting more attention than goldFed Chair Powe... Read more
Aug 2024
What are the Types of Gold Bars?
If you’re new to buying gold bars, you’ll find a wealth of different types out on the market. From cast gold bars to minted gold bars, CombiBars, and Kinebars in numerous different sizes and denominations, it helps to understand the different types of gold bars available. In this guide, we’ll explore what you need to know about gold bars, includin... Read more
Aug 2024
Gold Rebounds Amidst Equity Recovery, Silver Outperforms, and the Yen Carry Trade Explained
Gold quickly unwinds the majority of its equity-induced losses of last MondayWhile silver loses some of its caution and outperforms goldNet gains are only marginal, howeverEquities have regained their poise after the volatility of a week agoThe yen carry trade explainedGold and silver ETFs are mixed, with a couple of chunky net redemptions outweigh... Read more
Aug 2024
What is Bullion DNA™?
The Royal Canadian Mint has long been recognized for producing some of the highest purity bullion products in the world. From the iconic Gold Maple Leaf to the Silver Maple Leaf, their coins are valuable investments and symbols of exceptional craftsmanship in the precious metals market. But as counterfeiting has grown more sophisticated, it’s becom... Read more
Aug 2024
Gold and Silver Market Update: Turbulence, Trends, and the Fed's Impact
Gold performs its usual role as an insurance policy amid equity market turbulenceSilver unwound some losses last week then fell heavily at the turn of the week to wipe out those gains; oversold at $27Silver ETFs were mixed last week, net additionsGold ETFs also mixed, but net small redemption; technicals are turning neutral to negative Gold:silver... Read more
Jul 2024
How to Invest in Palladium
When most people think of investing in precious metals, gold and silver come to mind. But palladium is rarer and more durable than gold, silver, or platinum, and it’s quickly becoming a coveted asset in the precious metals market. Palladium is a valuable metal with several industrial applications, including jewelry, electronics, dentistry, and ca... Read more
Jul 2024
Gold and Silver Market Highlights: A Week of Fluctuations and Trends
Roller-coaster week for gold, ending unchangedSilver still struggling, influenced by the base sector; drops 5%Although silver ETFs took on a lot of metal last weekIndia cuts gold and silver import tariffs; initially hits, then encourages, gold demandChina physical gold demand is reappearingGold:silver ratio back up to 85, near three-month highsU S... Read more
Jul 2024
What Countries Have the Largest Gold Reserves?
Gold reserves are the amount of physical gold bullion held by national governments and central banks. It’s estimated that a fifth of all the gold ever mined throughout history is currently held by central banks, and that’s no small number. Let’s take a look at how gold reserves work, which countries have the largest gold reserves, and why central b... Read more
Jul 2024
Gold's Intraday Highs and Market Movements: An In-Depth Analysis
New intraday record highs for gold last week but net unchanged over the periodGold’s rally from the start of the week to the peak of $2,483 was 3.1%Massive jump in gold outright Managed Money longs in the week to 16th July. Very toppyWhile silver’s move was insipid and followed by a slide of over 8% to three-week lowsAs last week, part of this may... Read more
Jul 2024
Gold above $2,400: Market trends, interest rate cuts and global economic influences
The psychological $2,400 level has been cleared againInflationary forces abating but likely still too high for the FedAs usual, silver posted the larger gains……but has retreated since, while gold is steadyPart of this may be technical as the ratio’s moving averages have turned bullishAnd another part is likely to be European and Chinese economic un... Read more