Some investors still have a lot to learn when it comes to copper bullion. It’s a relatively new investment opportunity many feel will one day rival silver in its popularity. With so many being new to buying copper coins and bars, some unethical dealers are taking advantage of people’s inexperience with this vital metal. Like…
As we near spring and head into “March Madness,” better-than-expected numbers on retail sales and unemployment in the U.S. has led to a slight sell-off in gold. As of this writing, gold stands at just under $1600 per ounce – so far this year, gold is down about 5% from its close on December 31,…
After kicking off the year with better-than-expected trade data from China — and slow, ongoing economic recovery in the US — copper teamed up with other commodities in a sharp selloff last week. By market close on Friday, copper had retreated from its February high of $3.7820 per pound. During the first half of this…
A major driving force behind gold and silver’s multi-year rally is the printing of money by central banks around the world. Since 2008, literally trillions of new dollars (currency) have been created in the hopes of resuscitating the besieged stock and housing markets. This inflation has placed upward pressure on gold and silver. In 2008…
We’d like to start by letting you in on a new feature at the Provident Metals Blog. While we’re confident we’ve developed a top-notch resource for silver-and-gold bullion investors, our blog has focused almost entirely on the “bread and butter” of precious metals investment. Until now. The truth is, gold, silver and other precious metals…
While economists and central bankers believe inflation may boost economic recovery, it can also have a dramatic and widespread effect on prices. Contrary to popular belief, inflation can be defined as an increase in monetary supply. And while many associate inflation with rising prices, an increase in the cost of goods and services is simply…
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