Gold and Silver Taxes Explained (IRS + State Rules)
This article offers a comprehensive overview of U.S. state and federal tax rules for precious metals.
Mason Stetler
Comparing Ancient Babylonian Prices to Today
This article uses gold as a stable benchmark to translate wages and prices from Hammurabi’s Code into modern terms.
7 Reasons Behind the Silver Surge
In 2025, silver experienced a radical repricing—from a low of $28.3/oz to a high of $87.7/oz (a 210% move). In this article, we will explain the forces that caused the silver surge.
Gold and the Dollar: A Breakup Story
Gold and the US dollar were once inseparable partners. Now they are sworn rivals. Let's dig into the breakup that shaped the modern economic system.
Gold Reserves vs. Treasuries: Did Gold Just Become the Global Reserve Currency?
The value of central bank gold reserves just surpassed the value of foreign U.S. Treasury holdings. When the biggest players in the world swap bonds for bullion, it’s worth paying attention.
100 Years of Silver Price History
We’ll explore the silver price history from 1925 to today and zoom in on recent decades (30-year and 10-year price trends).
Why is Silver Valuable?
Silver is one of the most attractive investment opportunities today. Despite its growing applications in technology, silver remains extremely undervalued.
What Does the Gold/Oil Ratio Tell Us?
Gold and oil are the two most important commodities in the world. Tracking the gold/oil ratio is like watching the tug-of-war between Wall Street and Main Street.
100 Years of Gold Price History
We’ll explore the gold price history from 1925 to today and zoom in on recent decades (30-year and 10-year price trends).
How Do Tariffs Impact Gold?
Trump’s tariffs have sent gold to an all-time high. Markets expect tariffs to cause some combination of higher inflation, a declining U.S. dollar, geopolitical tensions, and more foreign gold demand.
Markets Show Cracks as Gold Glimmers
Precious metals continued their march higher, though slower than the post-election rally.
Gold Still Shines in Stock Mania
Precious metals slow down their climb, but continue to show strength after the Thanksgiving break in the US.
Would a BRICS Currency Challenge the U.S. Dollar?
Discussions of a new “BRICS currency” are gaining widespread attention. This article explores why an increasing number of foreign nations are attempting to “de-dollarize,” and why gold has emerged as a viable alternative to the USD as the global reserve currency.
Precious Metals Bounce, Cryptos Soar
Precious metals bounced higher after the initial post-election pullback, with a lot of upside potential.
Precious Metals Decline Amid Consolidation
As expected, gold and other precious metals traded lower, selling off the exuberance and consolidating after the election results. There’s been a lot of price action in the last week. So let’s take a look at where prices stand as of November 15:
Precious Metals Slip Amid a Sigh of Relief
Polls closed and votes were counted. President Trump was declared the winner — the second president ever to be elected for two non-consecutive terms.