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.
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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).
Who Determines the Gold Spot Price?
The “gold spot price” refers to the price an investor will pay for the immediate delivery of one ounce of gold. But who decides it?
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.
10 Key Factors That Determine the Price of Silver
The price of silver is determined by supply and demand on major exchanges, as traders react to inflation expectations, interest rates, industrial demand, and geopolitical events.
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.
The Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Gold
Gold is immune to inflation, valued across every culture, and independent of banks, governments, and corporations. Today, gold's greatest benefit for investors is its ability to improve risk-adjusted returns in a portfolio.
Trading the Gold/Silver Ratio
The gold/silver ratio = price of gold divided by the price of silver. Here is how to use the ratio to spot opportunities in the precious metals market.
What Causes the Economy to Crash?
Economic crashes begin with artificially low interest rates and credit expansion which lead to a misallocation of resources, inevitably culminating in a recession.
Gold soars to all-time high, China leads the charge
Gold has risen 6% in less than a week, achieving an all-time high.
Credit Spreads Approach 2007 Levels
Low credit spreads and surges in “extreme greed” often reflect a fervor which disregards proper risk assessment.
Why Do People Say “Gold is Money”?
History, economic theory, and empirical evidence: three arguments supporting gold as the purest form of money.
History of the Gold Standard in America
To understand the history of US monetary system, we must grasp the role of its central protagonist: gold.
How to Invest in Gold: 7 Methods You Should Know About
Gold is a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and security. Everyone has heard of it, but did you know there are dozens of ways to utilize gold for your portfolio?
Can You Get Rich Investing in Gold?
Gold has a few key characteristics that make it an essential tool for achieving superior returns, building long-term wealth, and hedging against economic downturns.