In a free-market economy almost any tangible asset can find a buyer—but as a seller the key question is simple: will you receive fair value or be forced to accept far less than your investment is worth? That’s where gold liquidity becomes essential. Liquidity describes how quickly and easily you can sell your gold at … Read more

This morning the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index (PPI) for March 2026 — the first broad wholesale inflation report since the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The headline: final demand PPI rose 4.0% year-over-year, the strongest annual producer inflation reading since the conflict began. … Read more

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) recently updated how margin requirements are calculated for silver futures contracts. While this may look like a technical adjustment for professionals, it has important implications for short-term speculation, leveraged trading, and short sellers in the paper silver market. This update does not affect investors who buy and hold physical silver—coins, … Read more

According to Zillow, eight major U.S. metropolitan areas now require households to earn more than $100,000 annually to comfortably afford the median rent. Four cities were recently added to that list: Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Miami. Across the country, renters today need an estimated income of about $81,000 to afford the national median … Read more

Major financial institutions — including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Barclays — have revised down their U.S. recession odds after the United States and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce. Goldman Sachs, for example, reduced its estimated probability of a U.S. recession from 45% to 35% and raised its forecast for U.S. GDP growth in … Read more

Gold and silver have pushed past important technical thresholds as the U.S. dollar falls to its lowest level in two years, driven in large part by rising worries over the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy. Gold broke through resistance established at its April record high, while silver delivered its strongest daily advance since October, jumping … Read more

The global precious metals market is undergoing its most profound shift since the 1970s, driven by political uncertainty, tariff risks and severe logistical pressure. These forces have reshaped where bullion sits, how it moves and how the market prices future delivery versus immediate supply. According to Greg Frith of StoneX, the revival of “America First” … Read more

As gold climbs to a record $2,900 per ounce—defying conventional expectations about interest rates and a strong dollar—silver is gaining attention as a compelling alternative investment. Whereas gold is prized mainly as a store of value and sees only about 6% of its demand tied to industry, more than half of global silver consumption is … Read more

Gold prices fell 0.5% to $3,213.35 per ounce on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and growing hopes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Expectations of reduced geopolitical risk weakened demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, contributing to the decline. The dollar’s modest recovery made bullion less attractive for investors holding other … Read more

The U.S. Mint is actively reviewing whether to stop producing the penny, noting that the cost of making each coin has risen well above its face value. With production expenses exceeding three cents per coin, the mint’s current penny program operates at a net loss that is ultimately borne by taxpayers. Rising material and manufacturing … Read more