Category Archives: Let’s Get Physical

You can throw out all of the old rules, because they simply don’t apply anymore. The dominance of western financial institutions is faltering, and cracks in the system are starting to show up all over the place. They can’t keep … Continue reading →

Gold crossing $5,000 an ounce is not a technical breakout, a speculative frenzy, or a “risk-on trade.” It is a judgment. Silver pushing past $100 last week only reinforces the point. These prices are not expressions of optimism about growth … Continue reading →

As markets brace for gold to hit the once-unthinkable $5,000 price level, Bank of America has raised its near-term gold target to $6,000 per ounce – the most aggressive price forecast for the yellow metal from any major institution. “History … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, I searched for empty Coke bottles that could be found discarded along roadsides. In the 1960s they were worth a couple of cents, and so I gathered up what I could carry and cashed them … Continue reading →

Here’s what some experts are expecting. Gold prices spiked in October, reaching a new record high of over $4,300 per ounce. And while they’ve declined slightly since that point, the yellow metal is still selling at significantly higher prices than … Continue reading →

Why are seasoned investors bidding farewell to gold and embracing silver? Historically, gold has been seen as a more valuable investment than silver, with 24% of Americans saying gold is the strongest investment. But that doesn’t mean silver isn’t without … Continue reading →

Some investors are showing a renewed interest in physical gold. Reports indicate that wealthy individuals and institutions are buying more gold and using secure storage methods. This trend may reflect concerns about future economic conditions. Analysts continue to observe these … Continue reading →

Low crop prices, high input costs could hurt corn and soybean farmers Farmers — a key voting bloc that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House in the 2024 election — are struggling. In the past three … Continue reading →

The U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the 12 months ending in March than the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) initially reported, according to data released by the besieged agency Tuesday. In a widely anticipated reevaluation of employment data, … Continue reading →

Emerging-market central banks have been active buyers since the freezing of Russian reserves in 2022 underscored the vulnerability of foreign-exchange holdings. Goldman Sachs said gold prices are poised to extend their record-breaking rally through 2026, with the potential to climb … Continue reading →