Gold and silver continue to attract investor attention as inflation pressures, elevated oil prices, and geopolitical tensions reshape global markets. While gold has paused despite safe-haven demand, silver benefits from growing industrial demand tied to technology, electronics, and energy infrastructure. Analysts suggest precious metals remain supported by strong long-term fundamentals, with future upside likely dependent on lower real yields, a weaker U.S. dollar, and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy. In times of economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, physical precious metals continue to play an important role in portfolio diversification and wealth preservation.
Weekly Precious Metals Update – April 20th
Last week saw the market lose yet another major producer to the COVID virus. The United States Mint, North America’s largest producer of gold and silver bullion products, announced the closure of its West Point, New York facility on Wednesday, due to concerns for their workers’ safety.
Weekly Precious Metals Update – April 3rd 2020
This week was a continuation of the ‘new normal’, which is anything but normal. COVID continues to complicate our work and personal lives, including the precious metals supply chain.
The Hidden Profit Inside Silver Eagles
Most precious metals investors expect to reap a profit on their gold and silver as a result of higher spot prices.
But what if I told you that when selling certain types of coins, you could gain another layer of profit when you sell? A little leverage on the spot price when it rises.