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The terms ‘recycling’ and ‘refining’ are often used interchangeably when discussing precious metals, but these terms do have different meanings. This lack of understanding could be costing you more than you realize. Just as gold differs from silver, so does recycling from refining. While both processes have their role in the lifecycle of our precious commodities, understanding the key differences between these two methodologies can significantly impact our recovery yield, environmental footprint, and bottom line. This blog post aims to demystify these concepts and highlight why knowing the difference is so crucial in the world of precious metals. What is Recycling?…
Do you want to purchase gold, but you’re not sure where to begin? Selecting the right form of gold might be difficult due to the abundance of options. Every form of gold, whether it be digital, paper, or physical, has special qualities and benefits of its own. We’ll walk you through each type of gold in this guide. We’ll assist you in making an informed choice about investing in different types of Gold. You can choose to invest in conventional physical gold or investigate the realm of digital gold as a collector or investor in gold. Different Types of…
January 22, 2024 , Ben Lewis , Comments Off on USD – Will The Greenback Surge Continue? We started 2024 with a greenback surge after coming under pressure in the second half of 2023. Yet, it’s been a back-and-forth run for traders as they try to digest and predict the Fed (FOMC) decision in the upcoming months. If borrowing costs continue to rise, you can expect the USD index to test last year’s highs and continue. In early December, we saw intense USD selling pressure as traders digested lower inflationary data. This in turn supported the easing of interest rates…
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he will sign an executive order to slash prescription-drug prices.
As we step into 2025, the gold and silver markets are poised for a transformative year. In the latest episode of Live from the Vault, precious metals expert Andrew Maguire offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape, highlighting the shifting balance between physical and synthetic gold markets. With insights from recent market trends and regulatory changes, this episode offers invaluable guidance for investors navigating these volatile times. Key Market Developments and Basel III The end of 2024 saw a notable shift in market dynamics, as strong physical buying from Asian markets followed the seasonal end-of-year selling. This pressure is…
The Structural Silver Deficit and Price Potential In a recent interview with BullionStar, renowned silver market expert Peter Krauth, author of “The Great Silver Bull” and editor of Silver Stock Investor, shared compelling insights on why silver could be poised for a historic breakout. Despite already impressive gains in recent years, Krauth believes we’re still in the early innings of a major bull market that could eventually take silver to levels few investors can imagine. 00:00 – Introductions00:57 – The Outlook for Inflation05:32 – Role of Silver and Gold in Inflation12:25 – US Dollar Outlook18:02 – Silver Market Fundamentals (Supply/Demand)24:44 …
The Australian Dollar is gaining support amid rising optimism over the US-China trade talks in Geneva.China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng called the negotiations “an important first step” toward stabilizing relations between the two countries.US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Trade Representative Greer described the talks as a step toward reducing the $400B trade imbalance.The Australian Dollar (AUD) is building on its recent momentum, rising against the US Dollar (USD) for a second straight session on Monday. The AUD/USD pair is benefiting from growing optimism around the US-China trade talks held in Geneva. As Australia maintains strong economic ties with China, developments…
President Donald Trump said his administration is going to audit the U.S. gold reserves kept at Fort Knox in Kentucky.”We’re going to go to Fort Knox, the fabled Fort Knox, to make sure the gold is there,” Trump said Wednesday on Air Force One.A drive to audit Fort Knox has gained steam from comments by Elon Musk on X recently. Over the past few decades, conspiracy theories have emerged from time to time about whether the government is being truthful about the amount of gold stored there because of the fort’s high security.The Treasury Department gives the exact amounts of…
Victoria Sovereign Hill, Ballarat In Victoria, the gold rush spirit lives on at Sovereign Hill, a living museum in Ballarat. This award-winning heritage attraction recreates life in an 1850s mining town, complete with costumed characters, underground mine tours, and gold panning. Just a short trip from Melbourne, it’s the perfect spot for families and history lovers to discover the boomtown days that transformed Victoria into a thriving colony. Want to step even deeper into history? Nearby Castlemaine and Bendigo also offer rich heritage trails and historic diggings to explore. New South Wales Hill End Historic Site Venture into the Central Tablelands and you’ll find Hill End,…
Who is there to rescue the U.S. economy in a downturn? What Happens if the U.S. Economy Goes Into a Recession? As recent economic data from the U.S., like Non-Farm Payrolls and ISM Services PMI, continues to beat expectations, investors and consumers alike are left wondering: when will the slowdown show up? Despite strong headline numbers, warning signs are flashing beneath the surface. Sticky inflation, tariff-driven price hikes, falling consumer sentiment, and an uncertain Federal Reserve all paint a more fragile picture of the economy than official statistics might suggest. The consensus U.S. economy forecast has raised the risk but…