Commentaries

Federal Reserve Woes and Precious Metals Trends

Losses are attributed to interest payments on bank reserves, and the Fed's long-term fixed-rate assets purchased during periods of near-zero interest rates.

Central Bank Gold Buying Surged in October

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

"Depleted trust in the U.S. fixed-income assets and the rise of non-reserve currencies are other themes that could support central bank gold buying."

Is Bitcoin “Just Like Gold?” The Simple Answer Is No

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

Gold is not a speculative asset. It is widely viewed as a safe haven hedge and a store of value. Bitcoin failed as a safe-haven hedge as the markets tanked in 2018.

Repatriated Gold Reaches Historic Highs

By Jan Nieuwenhuijs, Money Metals

World official gold reserves (minus the gold owned by the U.S. and U.K.) stored in New York and London have reached a historic low of 22%.

Gold and Silver in 2024 - Who Got It Right?

By David Russell, GoldCore

It’s not just central banks reshaping the physical gold market. U.S. states are making moves that could have a profound impact.

Making a Crisis Your Friend

By Doug Casey, Casey Research

There are lots of good, speculative opportunities that are both high-potential and low-risk—not high-potential and high-risk. Most people don’t understand that.

Russia Temporarily Bans Export of Gold and Silver Scrap

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

The Russian government hopes the ban will support domestic industries, enhance government revenues, and tighten control over the trade of valuable resources.

There Will Be No Federal Solution to the Crisis That’s Coming

By Stefan Gleason, Money Metals

Trump has effectively conceded that the debt won’t be tackled in any meaningful way. It's up to individuals to protect themselves from the risks of the debt crisis.