Since the dawn of the 21st century, we’ve experienced quite a few major economic events. Here, we take a look back at some of the biggest, how they’ve affected the world’s economy, and why we’ve been able to put our trust in gold through all of it. Big Economic Event of 2001 A major economic…
We recently looked at two decades of gold prices, and now you might be wondering when the best time to buy gold is. Is it worth it to wait until prices dip a bit? Or should you purchase some of the yellow metal right now? When Should You Buy Gold? Opinions differ on when the…
On September 10, 2001, gold closed the day at around $271.50 per ounce. Twenty years later, gold is trading near $1,800 per ounce—far outstripping inflation or the stock market in terms of growth. Why such a meteoric rise? Join U.S. Money Reserve, America’s Gold Authority®, as we look at the past 20 years of gold,…
You’ve probably heard of the gold-to-silver ratio. But are you aware there’s something called the gold-to-house ratio? Here, we explain what the gold-to-house ratio is and why it’s worth calculating. Explaining the Gold-to-House Ratio The gold-to-house ratio measures the relative value between gold and real estate. Specifically, it’s the number of ounces of gold required…
Making good decisions begins with having good information. As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve prides itself on providing information to help customers make such informed decisions. Here’s a roundup of the golden resources we offer to polish your know-how about gold and other precious metals. Special Reports U.S. Money Reserve regularly publishes free special…
Before you can look ahead and plan for the future, you must look at the past and where you’ve been. History always has something to teach us, and that can go for gold prices, too—especially in 2020. Join us as we take a look back at the year in gold prices and take a peek…
Gold prices have seen a meteoric rise over the past few months. Is the recent surge over? Prominent market watchers see evidence of an ongoing bull run, and many say gold prices could climb even higher over the long term. We invite you to review their insights and decide for yourself. Interest Rates, Inflation, and…
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.…
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…
