Recent Gold Articles

Uncertainty over public health and the economy continues to trouble the world, and it appears that this uncertainty won’t vanish in 2022. This lingering uncertainty could help fuel gains in the gold market next year. Why though? Stubborn inflation or lagging economic growth, among other factors, could tip the scales in favor of gold. Here,…

Although each precious metal has experienced peaks and valleys, all four—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—are trading at much higher prices than they were 20 years ago. We’ve covered the 20-year history of gold prices. Now, we dig into the three other precious metals by exploring their 20-year price histories and the paths forward for silver,…

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…

In honor of the series’ 35th anniversary, the U.S. Mint introduced new reverse designs for the first time in the history of the American Eagle coin. See what has changed, what hasn’t, and why there’s so much more to love about American Eagle coins. New Design for the Gold American Eagle To mark the 35th…

Is buying gold really as simple as going online, adding coins to your cart, and clicking the checkout button? Is one form of gold better than another? Do you have to have a lot of money to buy gold? So many questions—and America’s Gold Authority® has the answers! We’re here to teach you how to…

When it comes to jewelry, platinum and white gold may look similar, if not almost exactly the same. However, when it comes to your precious metals portfolio, the two metals can play noticeably different roles. Learn how these two metals stack up in this comparison from America’s Gold Authority®. Is Platinum Better Than Gold? A…

Last year was a wild ride for most people, and nothing seemed to go according to plan. Even so, the gold market was a safe haven for those looking for ways to weather the economic storm with confidence. Is 2021 shaping up similarly for the gold market? Or will it go in a different direction?…

It’s always a good time to learn more about precious metals, but especially when National Coin Week rolls around. Join U.S. Money Reserve as we dive into the reasons to own gold, how gold compares to other popular asset classes, and more. What Are Gold and Silver? Gold and silver are two popular precious metals,…

Maybe silver’s recent rally has you thinking, researching, and investigating. When there’s demand for a precious metal, will that metal be available to you? And at what price? How can you go about buying gold when you want to, and what’s the best form to buy it in? Physical gold or ETFs? As America’s Gold…

America’s central bank owns almost as much gold as Germany, Italy, and France combined. What’s the story behind our nation’s love of gold? Learn more about America’s golden legacy and how to make gold part of yours. Gold Standard America’s relationship with the gold standard blossomed in 1834 when the U.S. informally started adhering to…