The number of potential gold buyers in the world may have just increased by about 1.6 billion. For the first time in history, gold has been deemed an acceptable asset in Islamic finance. Owning gold used to be somewhat controversial for practitioners of Islam as Sharia law (which guides the personal and financial lives of…
How Changes in Islamic Law Could Impact the Price of GoldDetailsBuying silver coins can be exciting. From their shine to their design, silver coins are intrinsically beautiful. How do they achieve such detail and what goes into the creation of a silver coin? Find out how some of the country’s most popular silver coins are typically manufactured and what to pay attention to before buying…
A Quick Guide to How Silver Coins Are MadeDetailsDuring times of war or financial crisis, central banks and governments can feel the need to jump start economic activity by manipulating their country’s currency. Even as far back as 60 AD, leaders were taking measures to artificially shape the economic landscape via currency intervention—and sometimes outright currency manipulation. The Roman emperor Nero debased the…
Current Events Pointing Toward the Volatility of Paper CurrenciesDetailsIn a perfect world, you’d know with 100 percent certainty that your financial portfolio would carry your family through thick and thin, boom or bust, growth or recession. Unfortunately, such a world does not exist. A surprising election outcome has sparked cultural turmoil and a somewhat uncertain economic outlook. During such times of transition, being…
Two Major Factors That May Send Silver Soaring in 2017DetailsAfter a dramatic campaign, Donald Trump garnered 62 more electoral votes than Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. Now everyone’s wondering…is this “Brexit for America” or a “time for America to bind the wounds of division,” as Trump said in his first address as president-elect? In truth, only time will…
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Gold BuyersDetailsBy Angela Koch U.S. Money Reserve CEO You don’t have to be a precious metals expert to know that the price of gold can fluctuate daily, especially when there’s a political curveball like Donald Trump thrown into the mix. The world is now watching to see how every crevice of the U.S. economy responds to…
U.S. Money Reserve’s CEO on Trump’s Victory & the Price of GoldDetailsGold has had a pretty favorable year. Despite tempered buying across China, India, and many emerging central banks, the price of gold has “risen close to 20%” this year, notes the World Gold Council (WGC). This price increase is due, in part, to shifting perspectives on normalizing U.S. interest rates as the Fed has teetered…
Why Gold Prices Can Remain Resilient, According to the World Gold CouncilDetailsGOLD BREAKS $1,300/oz! Gold prices broke through the key level of $1,300 an ounce Wednesday morning, hitting a 1-month high. Uncertainty in the marketplace is only just beginning to rise. Lock in your gold before prices could move even higher! The outcome of the upcoming U.S. election is rattling markets as the gap continues to…
Market Alert: Mounting Election Worries Send Gold over $1300/oz!DetailsLike gold coins, silver coins have been a commonly accepted form of currency for thousands of years. Silver was first used as a currency in 700 B.C., notes The Silver Institute, and has long held a special place in currencies around the world, from the Greek drachma (which contained an eighth of an ounce of…
Bars, Bullion & Coins: Which Type of Silver Could Be Right for You?DetailsOn October 21, U.S. Money Reserve’s CEO Angela “Angie” Koch was honored with an interview on Enterprise Radio, the Entrepreneurship Podcast Network’s (EPN) signature show. From the type of workplace she cultivates to her philosophy on getting to know U.S. Money Reserve’s clients, Koch offers relevant advice for business leaders around the globe. Whether you’re…
U.S. Money Reserve's CEO Honored with Exclusive Interview on Enterprise RadioDetailsIncreased economic instability. Brexit. Unemployment. Slow growth. These are all reasons to take steps to protect your family’s future, says U.S. Money Reserve CEO Angela “Angie” Koch in Why It’s Imperative to Protect Your Future. Featured on HuffingtonPost.com, Koch’s article speaks to the threat these current matters pose and provides tips for reducing your chances…
U.S. Money Reserve's CEO on How to Safeguard Your WealthDetailsOn October 1, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) added the Chinese yuan to its special drawing rights (SDR) basket of currencies. If you’ve read these headlines, you likely have a few questions. What’s the yuan? What does the IMF do? What does this mean for the U.S. economy, if anything at all? Read on to…
The IMF Elevates China's Yuan: 4 Things to KnowDetails
