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What Is the Silver-Gold Ratio Telling Us About the State of the Global Economy?

Over the last several weeks, we’ve spotlighted a lot of data indicating the economy isn’t nearly as strong as the mainstream pundits keep telling us. We’ve focused on the collapsing retail sector.  We’ve looked at household debt and US consumer stress. We’ve talked a lot about the US federal debt and its potential impact on […]

Debt & Rising Interest Rates – Dynamite & Blasting Caps: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.23.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Fun on Friday: There’s Gold in Them There Nukes!

So, it kind of seems like we’re heading toward another Cold War. But the Russians have revealed a little secret that might derail the whole nuclear threat. Apparently, there is gold and silver in those nuclear missiles.

New Wyoming Legal Tender Law Recognizes Gold and Silver as Money

Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. You don’t tax money! Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing taxes on gold and silver, and treating […]

Nope! Everything Is Not Great: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.16.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Fun on Friday: Oops!

Pro-tip – If you ever have to load 9.3 tons of gold, silver and platinum in an airplane, make sure you secure the load. I mean, tie it down good. You know, throw a few bungee chords over it. Or maybe a strap or two. Something. At least some rope. Because here’s a dirty little secret. Things […]

Risk vs. Return: Silver Looks Like a Good Bet

If you have the choice between an investment with low risk and a high potential for return, or an investment with high risk and a low potential for return, which would you take? The answer seems obvious, right? You want to take on the lowest risk possible while getting the best potential for a good rate […]

Alabama Repeals Sales Tax on Gold and Silver Bullion; Bills Moving Forward in Wyoming and Kansas

Three more states are moving toward repealing taxes on the sale of gold and silver bullion. Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law exempting the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax. The repeal of the tax not only lowers the cost of investing in gold and […]

US Silver Jewelry Sales Up Last Year, Another Sign of Healthy Silver Demand

Sales of silver jewelry in the US were strong last year, according to a survey conducted by the Silver Institute. US retailers reported 17% average growth in the sale of silver jewelry in 2017.

Focus on Fundamentals: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.09.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.