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…
Silver: Nowhere Near Its Peak
In the perpetual battle of silver bull vs. bear, some say the bear has the upper hand. At least for right now. Many analysts and investors point to silver’s April 2011 surge to nearly $50—and the subsequent correction—as proof that silver’s long, secular bull market, which began in 2002, is officially over. Some naysayers even…
Gold Tumbles as Fiscal Cliff Talks Stall
In the days leading up to the Christmas holiday, gold and silver have tumbled, in part due to news that the fiscal cliff negotiations between the White House and Congress have stalled, 3rd quarter GDP was higher than expected and many institutional investors of gold took some year-end profits. The big story though remains the…
Platinum Bullion – Is it the True Jewel to Own?
Interest in precious metals – particularly gold and silver bullion – has exploded in recent years. Precious metals’ prices have been tremendously resilient, and growth in comparison to traditional financial vehicles like savings accounts, CDs and stock investments, has been remarkable. Investors however, often overlook the growing potential of platinum bullion, an oversight that may…
How To Tell If Gold’s Bull Run is Ending
One debate that’s constantly raging is whether gold is in a “bubble.” Is the precious metal overpriced and due for a major, long-term correction? Or are the periodic pullbacks in gold prices a normal part of any long-term bull market? The position of gold “bears”—those who believe gold has reached the end of its bull…
Outlook for Platinum Bullion: A Solid, Long-Term Investment
Many of our blog posts center on gold and silver. Indeed, they tend to be the most popular (and readily available) precious metals on the market. But we don’t want you to think we only have eyes for silver and gold. Quite the contrary. In fact, as experienced investors increasingly turn to platinum to diversify…
