Nixon Shock 1971: The Day America Ended the Gold Standard
The night was August 15, 1971. Millions of Americans were at home watching television when…
Hyperinflation and Gold: Lessons from Weimar Germany, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela
When a currency collapses, people don’t just lose their savings. They lose their ability…
Gold Prices During Military Conflicts: How Wars Have Shaped the Safe Haven Trade From the Gulf War to Iran
When tanks roll across borders or missiles light up the night sky, one of the first things…
What Happens to Gold and Silver When Oil Prices Spike?
When oil jumps, gold usually rises only a little and not reliably. Monthly data since 1986,…
Gold Silver Correction 2026: Why the Pullback After January’s Record Rally Is Normal
Earlier this year, gold and silver staged one of the most explosive rallies the precious metals…
The Chinese Dama Who Beat Wall Street: How Gold-Buying Aunties Turned a Market Crash Into a Fortune
In April 2013, Wall Street declared that gold was finished. Goldman Sachs had just issued a…
Gold and Interest Rates: What 50 Years of Data Show
Gold has tended to rise when real interest rates fall; the fed funds rate on its own says much…
COMEX and LBMA Gold Pricing: The Two Pillars of Global Gold Valuation
When you check the gold price on any financial website, you’re seeing the result of a…
Cast Gold Bars and Minted Bars: Understanding the Key Differences for Investors
When shopping for gold bars, you will quickly encounter two distinct types: cast gold bars and…
Gold Demand Trends: 2025’s Record $555 Billion Year and 2026 So Far
The numbers are in, and 2025 will go down as a groundbreaking year for gold. According to…