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Silver News: Institutional Investment Pushes Price Higher; US Jewelry Sales Robust

The Silver Institute has released the April issue of Silver News. This edition highlights rising silver prices pushed by strong institutional investment. The price of silver had increased by about 11% as of April 25. According to the Silver Institute, improving sentiment among institutional investors has helped drive up the price. Changing expectations towards the […]

Indians Buy More than 23 Tons of Gold on a Single Day

As predicted, festival-goers rushed to buy gold in celebration of Akshay Tritiya in India this year. According to the Economic Times, gold sales increased more than 30% during the important Hindu holiday celebrated on April 28. All-told, Indians bought more than 23 tons of gold that day. Akshay Tritiya ranks as one of the four […]

What is an Economic Bubble?

Economic bubbles are an important concept for any investor to grasp because they result in drastic price corrections of a commodity, security, bond, etc. Recent examples include the Dot-Com bubble of the 1990’s or the Housing Bubble of 2008, which kicked off the Great Recession. But what are economic bubbles and why do they form […]

Why is Gold a Better Form of Money Then Paper?

You’ve probably heard people say gold is real money, but what does that actually mean? Is there some fundamental difference between gold and the green pieces of paper stuffed in your wallet that we call money? As investment guru Doug Casey put it, “The dollar is, technically, a currency. A currency is a government substitute […]

Chinese Gold Production Plummets as Demand Increases

As Asia regains its appetite for gold, production in the region appears to be dropping. The trend could ultimately have an impact on global markets. According to a rare report issued by the China Gold Association, the country’s first quarter gold production dropped  9.3% year-on-year, falling from 111.563 tons in Q1 2016 to 101.197 tons […]

Venezuelan President Continues Failed Policy of Minimum Wage Hikes

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has solved the country’s economic problems! On Sunday he raised the country’s minimum wage 60%. CNN called the wage-hike “significant.” “The latest hike brings the minimum wage to 65,021 bolivares per month, up from 40,638. With an additional food stamp hike, that brings the country’s wage to 200,021 bolivares per month. […]

Asia Regaining Its Appetite for Gold

It appears Asia is regaining its appetite for gold. The yellow metal has steadily been migrating from the West to the East over the last few years, with China becoming a more and more dominant player in the world gold market. Traditionally, the two biggest consumers of gold in the world are China and India; […]

Trump’s First 100 Days: A Gold Price Retrospective

With Trump’s first 100 days in office coming tomorrow, the mainstream media is abuzz with proclamations of failure. In terms of real numbers, the first 100 days of any president represents around 7% of their overall term. Some are questioning whether it’s fair to judge a new president from such a small sample. Trump himself […]

The Disconnect Between Stock Market Perception and Economic Reality

This week Nasdaq soared to record highs, cracking the 6,000 ceiling for the first time. The Dow Jones surged as well, gaining 1.1% Tuesday. Earlier this year, the Dow shot above the 21,000 mark and hit record highs 12 days in a row in February. Despite these impressive numbers, there are increasing signs that the economy […]

Dr. Doom: The US Economy Is Terminally Sick

Marc Faber appeared on CNBC Futures Now recently to talk about the impending pop of the stock market bubble. “Dr. Doom” has predicted a 20% to 40% stock market selloff in the near future.The show’s host, along will Scott Nations, pressed Faber on the surging stock market. “If someone piled into stocks in 2012, 2013, 2014 […]