Author: Mason Stetler

October 9, 2024

How do Elections Affect Gold?

Do elections affect gold? Or does the price of gold predict who will win an election? This week, we dive deeper into how the upcoming elections might impact precious metals portfolios.

October 4, 2024

Gold Price Rises For Eighth Straight Month

The price of gold and other precious metals are taking a breather after having a big couple of weeks on the heels of the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

September 23, 2024

How the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Cut Impacts Gold Investors

On September 18th, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points—one of the most aggressive cuts in recent memory. This decision had immediate effects across markets, especially precious metals.

July 11, 2024

Momentum is hot in the metals market

An unexpected slowdown in the CPI caused a sharp drop in the dollar, incentivizing buyers to chase gold and silver.

June 28, 2024

Gold steady as the dollar fights for credibility

Gold is hovering around $2,320/ounce, down from its all-time high of $2,450 on May 20th. Silver has taken a bigger hit; down 11% from its May peak.

May 29, 2024

Silver rises 18% in a record-breaking May

Silver skyrocketed this month as the market realized the world will demand much more industrial metal than miners can provide. And yet, silver remains far below its 2011 high.

April 23, 2024

Don’t Buy Costco Gold, Do This Instead

Costco enthusiasts love the big box store for household goods and $1.50 hot dogs. But now, card-carrying members are flocking to the retailer for… Costco gold bars?

April 11, 2024

Gold surges in the face of rising yields

Typically, rising yields are bad for gold. Not this year. Rising yields represent an increasing risk of a public debt crisis, for which gold may be the only remedy.

March 22, 2024

Investors turn to gold as rate cuts loom

When the Fed cuts interest rates this summer, gold and silver stand to absorb billions of dollars as investors redeploy their mountain of cash.

March 5, 2024

Gold soars to all-time high, China leads the charge

Gold has risen 6% in less than a week, achieving an all-time high.

February 27, 2024

Credit Spreads Approach 2007 Levels

Low credit spreads and surges in “extreme greed” often reflect a fervor which disregards proper risk assessment.

January 12, 2024

Credit Bubbles and Debt Troubles: The Case for Gold in 2024

Watch the replay: David McAlvany, CEO of Vaulted, discusses the 2024 economic outlook and strategies for investors.

December 7, 2023

Gold Steps Back After Spiking to Record Highs

Gold hit $2,146/oz on Monday, exceeding its previous all-time high by $65.

October 27, 2023

Gold Jumps Above $2,000 on Israel Conflict and US Debt Troubles

Monetary tightening has created difficulties for the US and foreign governments in managing debt. As these issues persist, gold’s role as a hedge against monetary instability and geopolitical unrest becomes increasingly important.

October 5, 2023

Metals Take a Dive as Yields Continue to Shoot Up

Markets dropped and yields rose amid concerns over the US debt maturity. The gold/silver ratio is providing an excellent entry point for silver.

September 21, 2023

Rising Defaults on Cars, Cards, and Corporate Debt: Consequences of Free Money?

The drastic increase in debt defaults show that rate hikes are starting to bite. The “free money” measures during COVID-19 seem to have delayed, not solved, the problem.