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April 12, 2021 ・Key Gold Headlines

The Powerful Case for Silver: Free Updated and Revised Report

Silver enjoyed a brief moment in the limelight earlier this year when the so-called “Reddit Raiders” turned their attention to the white metal. The spotlight has dimmed somewhat, but there are still plenty of reasons to be bullish on silver. Our fully revised and updated The Powerful Case for Silver report provides an in-depth overview […]

April 9, 2021 ・Friday Gold Wrap

When Doves Cry: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap April 9, 2021

Gold hit its highest price in five weeks after the release of the March Federal Reserve meeting minutes and comments by Jerome Powell both reiterated the central bank’s dovish position. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about the Fed’s dovish cry and how this could play out. He […]

April 7, 2021 ・Key Gold Headlines

American Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Hit 20-Year High in Q1

While gold prices have languished over the last few months, smart investors have taken advantage of the low prices and loaded up on physical gold. For Q1, the US Mint reported its highest quarterly American Gold Eagle sales in more than 20 years.

April 2, 2021 ・Friday Gold Wrap

Opportunities Lost: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap April 2, 2021

Joe Biden unveiled his massive infrastructure spending plan complete with tax increases this week. The president says it will create “opportunities.” But what about the opportunities that will never be realized because Biden and company went on a spending spree with our money? Host Mike Maharrey talks about it in this week’s Friday Gold Wrap […]

April 1, 2021 ・Key Gold Headlines

Bill Introduced in Congress to Repeal Capital Gains Taxes on Gold and Silver

A bill introduced in Congress would repeal capital gains taxes on gold and silver. Alex Mooney (R-WV) introduced HR2284. Titled the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act, the legislation would eliminate capital gains, losses and all other federal income calculations on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bars and coins.

March 26, 2021 ・Friday Gold Wrap

At Some Point You Gotta Pay the Piper: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap March 26, 2021

Every time the economy gets into trouble, governments and central banks react the same way. They slash interest rates and loosen monetary policy.  This gooses the economy — temporarily. But when the next crisis comes, it takes an even bigger dose of extraordinary monetary policy to revive the economy. The Fed has pushed things into […]

March 19, 2021 ・Friday Gold Wrap

Does Anybody Really Believe the Fed? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap March 19, 2021

The Federal Reserve held its March FOMC meeting this week. There were no changes in monetary policy, but there was plenty of talk. The question is does anybody really believe what the Fed is saying? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast says the mainstream doesn’t seem to believe the Fed. And he doesn’t either. But for […]

March 18, 2021 ・Guest Commentaries

Interesting COMEX Trend: Silver Short Squeeze Appears to Be on Track

COMEX is the primary futures and options market for trading metals such as gold and silver. There have been some interesting trends for silver in the COMEX in recent months. More investors are taking delivery of silver. In other words, the short squeeze may still be on track – albeit in slow motion – and […]

March 12, 2021 ・Friday Gold Wrap

Stimulus, Inflation and More Inflation: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast March 12, 2021

Do you feel stimulated? Congress got the deal done on a $1.9 trillion stimulus package this week. But the markets continue to behave as if there is no inflation threat with all this borrowing, spending and money printing. On this week’s Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey breaks down the stimulus bill. He tells you […]

March 9, 2021 ・Key Gold Headlines

Precious Metals Imports Into US Hit 19-Year High in 2020

Imports into the US of gold, silver and other precious metals surged last year. The value of precious metals pouring into the US hit a 19-year high in 2020 and doubled the volume of 2019, according to an analysis of census trade data by USA TODAY.