Uncertainty is certainly (…no pun intended) nothing new. It’s a persistent fact of life that’s been around in both good times and bad throughout the ages. But right now seems different – the economy in the U.S. and around the world can be characterized as ‘shaky’ at best. Unemployment in the U.S. is officially hovering…
Inflation, Rising Food Prices Spark Egyptian Revolution
Although not directly related to gold, silver and other precious metals, no doubt you’ve heard about the mass protests occurring across the Arab world…Egypt being the largest one thus far. Mass protests and nonviolent civil disobedience – mainly driven by that nation’s youth – culminated with the end of President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year reign. While…
Criticisms Mount over Quantitative Easing II
A few months ago just before Thanksgiving, we told you about a move by the Federal Reserve to buy U.S. Treasuries and increase the amount of excess reserves in banks. Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said this move was needed to shore up an already shaky economic recovery. But many have their doubts, including two chairmen…
Find Great Discussions and Unbiased Coin Reviews on Precious Metal Forums
One way we and many other professional gold bullion dealers find information and interact with others is through a forum. There we learn about what other seasoned veterans are thinking in regard to issues affecting gold bullion and other precious metals as well as discussions on various bullion and numismatic coins. Ordinary investors and collectors’…
U.S. Closing in on National Debt Limit as Controversy Looms
Deficits and debt – both public and private – are hot topics in the U.S.A. these days. Not only are many people and businesses struggling with debt, governments are as well, which can have crippling effects on economic stability. Many analysts in fact see the U.S. National Debt as a big threat to the future…
Looking “Goldly” Forward into the New Year
Well, we’re nearing the end of 2010 with much fanfare. While enjoying the holidays with friends and family, we also take stock of the year and look ahead to the future. In terms of the gold markets, there’s a lot to take stock of. Gold is completing another strong year, seeing around a 26% gain…
