Did you know that you can sometimes tell when a storm is coming by observing changes in animal behavior? Many animals—including birds, cows, sheep, and frogs—are known to indicate through their behavior that a storm is imminent by seeking shelter. The same is often...
Two Great Reasons to Start Protecting Your Portfolio With Physical Gold Today
With many of this week’s financial headlines celebrating the recent positive performance of stocks, many of us are left wondering: What comes next, and will we be ready when it arrives? That includes reporters and market analysts. While we don’t always find them on...
4 Reasons Why China’s Economic Crisis Could Boost Gold Prices
On January 28, Chinese regulatory authorities announced extensive restrictions on short-selling (essentially betting against) Chinese stocks, and on February 5, 2024, the People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, will amend its cash reserve rules in order to...
2023 Was a Bad Year for Banks. 2024 May Be No Different.
After the banking turmoil in 2023, in which we witnessed some of the largest banking failures in our nation’s history, I have kept a close eye on our banking system and the factors that may lead to additional volatility. While the waters have calmed somewhat, there...
The First Major Election of 2024 Is Here—And It’s Not in the U.S.
Citizens of Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday, January 13, 2024. In my opinion, the whole world should be paying attention to the results of this election. Why? Because the island, which is self-governed but not recognized as a sovereign country by many...
As Our Nation’s Debt Reaches New All-Time Highs, Gold Continues to Shine
It seems like news of the national debt reaching new highs has come so frequently that, for many, it’s become little more than background noise. But as our nation’s borrowing continues to expand at an alarming rate, we as informed Americans gain more opportunities to...
These Were the Biggest Stories of 2023 for Gold. What Do They Mean for 2024?
Frequent readers of “Gold News & Views” know that I’m an astute watcher of financial and geopolitical news. If there’s a chance that a story or factor may impact gold prices, I want to know about it before anyone else so we can get that information out to our...
How the Federal Reserve’s Latest Decisions Turbo-Charged Gold
Following the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 13, 2023, we received two main pieces of news: One was expected, and one may have come as a surprise. First, the Federal Reserve elected not to cut federal funds interest rates...
The Golden Cross: Technical Signal or Fool’s Gold?
When news of gold’s new all-time high broke on December 1, 2023, it carried a special significance for me. Not just because I work in the precious metals industry—like millions of other Americans, I also keep a portion of my portfolio allocated to physical gold....
Consumers Are Digging Themselves Deeper Into Debt—And the Clock Is Ticking
In the past week, gold has eclipsed its previous all-time record high price, and analysts are expecting that rise to continue into 2024 as geopolitical tensions and concerns over interest rates help boost gold’s appeal. For those of us who have already made the move...
Gold Is Riding High, and It Might Just Be the Beginning
After weeks of upward momentum, the price of gold broke through the $2,000/oz. price level on Friday, November 24, 2023. Gold’s price at the time of this writing—$2,040/oz.—brings gold close to its all-time high of $2,072.50/oz, set in August 2020. To some, this may...
Happy Thanksgiving from America’s Gold Authority
When you choose to work with U.S. Money Reserve, you become more than a client. We work to get to know you, your financial goals, and even your family. Whether you’re working to build a lasting financial legacy, secure a more comfortable retirement, or protect your...