We’re all familiar with the saying “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Known as Murphy’s Law, the dictum was born at Edwards Air Force Base in the late 1940s during crash testing to determine human tolerance for high-speed rocket deceleration. Capt. Edward A. Murphy, an engineer, made the comment when faulty wiring was discovered…
If Everything Is so Great then Why Is Everyone so Worried?DetailsGold checked in as a top-performing asset in the first half of 2019, according to the World Gold Council. But what does this store of wealth have in store for the rest of the year? And what about silver, which sometimes seems like it’s hiding in gold’s shadow? How will it fare in the second…
Our Gold & Silver Price Forecast for the Remainder of 2019DetailsThe year 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, which created the World Bank and its sister institution, the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Learn how the Bretton Woods system affected gold—and what we can learn from it today. Setting World Monetary Policy In July 1944, shortly after D-Day, delegates from 44 nations…
What Is Bretton Woods? We Recognize & ExplainDetailsThanks to an array of warning signs, the alarm bells regarding a global recession in 2020 are getting louder. In June 2019, David Malpass, president of the World Bank, cited several ingredients of a potential global recession: “a tumble in business confidence, a deepening slowdown in global trade, and sluggish investment in emerging and developing…
Could We Be Hit with a Global Recession in 2020?DetailsYou’ve probably wondered how much gold is left in the world, but have you ever wondered how much gold there is beyond our world? As it turns out, there’s a giant asteroid that contains enough gold and other metals to make everyone on Earth a multibillionaire. And NASA uses gold to protect spacecraft from radiation.…
We’re Living in the Golden Age of Gold & Space ExplorationDetailsHappy birthday to the South African Krugerrand! The first South African Krugerrands were struck on July 3, 1967, when the public was just beginning to gain interest in buying and holding gold coins for personal portfolios. Since then, Krugerrands have been struck every year with occasional small changes in diameter and thickness. Follow along to…
South African Krugerrand Celebrates 52 YearsDetailsSilver might not always get the glory and attention that gold does, but it remains one of the most useful precious metals in the world. Solar technology, electronics, soldering and brazing, engine bearings, medicine, cars, water purification, jewelry, tableware, and your precious metals portfolio—silver can be found practically everywhere. In 2018, global demand for silver…
What Is Silver Used for? 10 Fascinating Uses for SilverDetailsDon’t look now, but the gold bulls are loose—and so are the silver, platinum, and palladium bulls. It’s a precious metals stampede! Gold soared to a six-year high early in the week. Gold has risen 10% so far in 2019 and more than 8% in the last 30 days alone. Silver has risen 5% in the last month, and platinum is up 1%, while palladium has surged more than 15% since mid May. Individuals poured into…
The Case for Precious MetalsDetailsDo you watch gold prices like you immerse yourself in college football? If so, you’ve probably noticed that different things trigger gold prices to go up or down at different times, similar to what happens with gasoline prices. As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is uniquely positioned to speak to how gold prices work.…
What Drives Gold Prices Over the Short Term and Long Term?DetailsDespite our historic economic expansion, U.S. national debt has hit a record $22 trillion. Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan has called it an “extremely imbalanced situation.” Imbalanced indeed. Soaring debt and exploding deficits are occurring while unemployment is at record lows, wages are rising, and the strong economy is showing no signs of abating. Imbalanced…
U.S. Debt: Set to Shatter Records and Why It MattersDetailsYou’ll recognize Lady Liberty on the front of this coin; the reverse side depicts the flight of an eagle. It’s one of the most iconic U.S. coins ever minted, yet it’s highly doubtful that you’ve got a Double Eagle Gold Coin in your pocket. You might want one after reading this, though! Learn about the…
Do a Double Take: What's a Double Eagle Coin?Details“The self-same moment I could pray; And from my neck so free The Albatross fell off, and sank Like lead into the sea.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” When Robert F. Smith told the graduating class of Morehouse College that he would “eliminate their student loans,” a metaphorical albatross slipped from…
Student Loan Debt: A Crisis of Conscience and Economic StabilityDetails
