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Australia Looking to Impose Strict Regulations on Bitcoin

Australia is moving toward regulating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum under new anti-money laundering legislation. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Parliament will vote on the measure this week. If it passes, it will place Bitcoin and other cryptos under the auspices of Australia’s financial regulatory agency.

Smuggled Gold Pouring into India as Consumers Dodge Taxes

An increase in the import duty hasn’t dampened Indians’ appetite for gold. It’s just pushed the market underground. Gold is such an important part of the Indian economy, people will do whatever they have to in order to get their hands on the yellow metal – including skirt the law. According to a recent report by […]

On a Knife’s Edge: 3 Reasons the Next Crash Could Be Worse than Black Monday

Thirty years ago today, the US stock market had its worst single day in history. On Oct. 19, 1987, now known simply as “Black Monday,” the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 508 points. That represented 22.6% of its value. Over the last couple of year, stocks have enjoyed a meteoric rise. The Dow closed above 23,000 […]

Is Bitcoin the New Gold? Goldman Doesn’t Think So

A recent note to clients authored by Goldman Sachs analysts, including Jeffrey Currie and Michael Hinds, emphasized the continuing importance of gold and silver to investors, saying precious metals remain a relevant asset class in modern portfolios. The report focused on precious metals’ durability and intrinsic value, noting they are neither a historic accident nor a relic, even with […]

Is Higher Inflation Really Bad for Gold?

News of hotter than expected inflation numbers caused gold to sell off Tuesday. The markets seem to think rising inflation is bullish for the dollar and bearish for gold. But is it really? Is higher inflation really bad for gold? As Peter Schiff points out in his latest podcast, this whole notion is rather absurd.

Speculation Swirls, Trial Balloons Fly: Who’s Next Up for Fed Chair?

Speculation continues to swirl around the question of who President Trump will appoint as Federal Reserve Chair when Janet Yellen’s term comes to an end in February. Trump will reportedly meet with Yellen this week to discuss the possibility of her staying on as the head of the central bank. During the presidential campaign, Trump […]

Palladium Price Hits 16-Year High

Palladium probably isn’t something you think about when you consider investing in precious metals. Maybe you should. Palladium broke through the $1,000 mark on Monday. The price of the metal has spiked nearly 50% in 2017 and is at its highest level in 16 years.

Is Silver Set to Soar?

Could silver be set to soar? Analysts Barron’s spoke with recently think so. An article published on the business journal’s website last week predicted the white metal will emerge as a winner for the second straight year. With a per-ounce price of $17.41 for silver futures as of Friday, analysts say the white metal is […]

Australian Gold Mine Production on Track to Fall By Half Over Next 25 Years

Australian gold output will peak in just four years and then begin a steep decline, according to a report issued by a Melbourne-based industry adviser. According to MinEx Consulting analysis reported by Bloomberg Business, Australian mine output will max out in 2021 and then fall by half into the mid-2050s, as aging mines close down.

Bitcoin or Gold? Do I have to Pick Just One?

People seem to enjoy pitting gold and Bitcoin against each other. But do I really have to pick just one? While cryptocurrency and precious metals have many similarities, in many ways they are polar opposites. And you can have both.