It’s official. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. is in the midst of an economic recession. With gold prices hitting new milestones, some people wonder whether this is normal—is this how gold is supposed to perform during a recession? What might we expect in the coming months? Learn about the current…
Australia’s gold scene is shining. Sales of Australia-minted gold coins and bars are on the rise, and so have been gold prices. Two giant gold nuggets were discovered in late August. And unrelated gold mining expansion and reopening plans are underway. As gold gains in Australia, so does its dollar. What’s behind Australia’s red-hot gold…
Precious metal IRAs are individual retirement accounts specifically designed to assist with wealth management and financial hedging. The types of IRAs work similar to standard IRAs but utilize gold instead of paper money, which has increased market volatility. Millions of Americans have depended on gold as a means of wealth protection throughout history and there…
We’ve explored the relationship between gold and oil and gold and interest rates. But how about gold and inflation? In the current economic environment, understanding how the two are tied together is critical. How Are Inflation and Gold Related? It might seem logical that when inflation goes up, the price of gold would automatically go…
Gold’s appeal has lasted since the dawn of civilization until today. From its natural beauty proving useful in jewelry and arts, to its scarcity giving it inherent rarity useful for currency, gold is here to stay. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?” How Gold Is…
The gold-to-silver ratio is at a near-record high—higher than it has been in many years. How did it get there, and what does it mean for you? U.S. Money Reserve gives you insights and details to help you better understand how silver and gold prices are performing and what their performance could mean for you.…
If you’ve purchased precious metals consistently over the years, you’ve probably heard about the gold-to-silver ratio—especially when it breaks upward. With the ratio continuing to climb to new heights, now is one of the best times to pause and answer seven of the most commonly asked questions about the gold-to-silver ratio. 1. What is the…
Where there’s data, there’s insight. Learn what gold prices tend to do around election time and the financial lessons we can apply before we head to the ballot box on November 3, 2020. How Do Presidential Elections Affect Gold Prices? According to TV station KOMO, gold prices typically soar in the month of September before…
While Fed Chairman Jerome Powell forecasted an optimistic view of the economy in the first FOMC meeting of the year, a dark shadow formed in the background. MarketWatch reported that the inverted yield curve, an infamous recession indicator, has once again reared its ugly head. Learn why this has worried analysts and more in this…
To help plan for your long-term financial well-being, you need to know what’s ahead, economically, politically, and otherwise. Some market analysts believe the U.S. is in for a recession. Others dismiss that belief as nonsense. Still others predict 2020 will be the most volatile year in history, with or without a recession. What major political…
Slowing global growth. Tit for tat tariff trouble between the U.S. and China. Frightful fires in the Amazon. The price of gold rose by more than 18 percent! A lot happened in 2019. Here we revisit key gold price increases during the year and explain what may have spurred the most significant bumps. Looking Back…
2020 has just begun and gold is already seeing one of the most tremendous rallies in years. Geopolitical tensions have left consumers looking for a safe haven, and gold’s proven durability in times of trouble are making it an ideal choice. To learn more, click the link below for a free Gold Information Kit. This…
