Following news that the Federal Reserve is ceasing its economic stimulus program known as Quantitative Easing, the gold, silver and even equity (stock) markets took a tumble. Gold in fact dipped 4.2% to a 3-month low while silver was off by about 2% this past Wednesday, April 4th. This announcement from the Fed is seen…
Palladium – A Soft Silver-White Metal with Great Investment Potential
As you know from reading this blog and other information on precious metals, these commodities have experienced an exponential growth in interest over the last few years. Economic uncertainty coupled with governments’ response to it has fueled a tremendous bull market in metals like gold and silver. But an often overlooked metals investment – palladium…
Jim Cramer – Buy and Hold Gold, Don’t Trade
After a few weeks of consistent gains, gold took a 4.3% nosedive this past Wednesday. This may have some wondering if it’s a good time to sell, or is it a good time to buy? According to TV personality and co-founder of TheStreet.com Jim Cramer, investors should be buying and holding gold and not trading…
What Would a U.S. Government Debt Default Be Like?
From reading and watching current events, the public at large has become quite alarmed at the national debt and possibilities of default. It’s certainly a big issue dominating the political conversation in the U.S, Europe and even around the world. Last summer, the specter of a default came into focus as the Congress, President and…
Famed Broker and Forecaster Peter Schiff Calls for Much Higher Gold/Silver Prices
In the wake of coordinated action taken by central banks around the world, famed broker Peter Schiff of Euro-Pacific Capital says this action is like a big ‘bell’ ringing for investors to buy gold, silver and bullion in general. Specifically, the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in Europe and Asia reduced (…yet again)…
How Much Would Gold and Silver be if the Dollar were 100% Backed?
As you know from our prior commentary on the matter, the U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold. Up until the middle of the 20th century, gold and silver were used as currency for common items. A recent article we found fascinating examined the question of what would gold and silver prices be if…
