Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

The opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 represented one of the greatest engineering feats in the history of the world at that time. Throughout the 1800s, businessmen around the globe wanted to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts—and the long-awaited opening of the Panama Canal transformed global trade. It had been a long time coming. In 1881, the French tried, and failed, to build a pathway to connect the ... >> Read More        

The Civil War impacted nearly every aspect of Americans' lives. Amid the military battles, food shortages, and economic chaos, people hoarded any precious metals they could get their hands on. That included the three-cent silver piece, the smallest silver coin produced at that time by the U.S. Mint. This created a currency shortage for daily commerce and trade. In an effort to ease the currency shortage, the U.S. Treasury issued small-denomination paper notes, ranging from ... >> Read More        

When you shop at Target, Walmart, or Costco, you probably don't think much about the journey the items you buy have taken. It turns out that things made in China can travel up to 10,000 nautical miles to arrive on U.S. soil. Cargo ships carry everything from laptops, smartphones, furniture, lamps, clothing, toys, sports equipment, shoes, and more to the U.S., eventually landing in your neighborhood stores. Since early April, when the U.S. added a ... >> Read More        

Fed Keeps Rates Steady, but Issued Stark Warning on Economy The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate steady at 4.25-4.50% when it met Wednesday. Nonetheless, Fed officials issued an unusually frank warning about what could lie ahead. "Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further," Fed officials said. "The committee... judges that the risk of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen." How markets reacted  Gold traded sideways following the Fed's meeting, while stocks ... >> Read More        

Governments and investors worldwide appear to be losing confidence in the U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury bonds. The start of a new global trade war has rattled the world as the rules around the global economic order have starkly changed in a matter of weeks. America's move toward highly protectionist policies has triggered a stock market crash, a 9% decline in the U.S. dollar this year, and U.S. Treasury bonds are down too. As the ... >> Read More        

James B. Longacre, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, is best remembered today for his creation of the iconic Indian Head cent. The 1862 Indian Head cent was struck during a pivotal phase of the Civil War, which saw a shift in momentum and strategic gains for the Union Army. Major battles included the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee, the Union capture of New Orleans, and the Seven Days Battles outside Richmond. The bloody Battle ... >> Read More        

Gold's record-breaking rally is continuing at breakneck speed as the tariff war with China escalates. The precious metal has surged roughly $700+ an ounce this year, driven higher by the tariff war, concerns over the potential for global recession, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates. As many investors seek safety amid a stock market crash and reshuffling of the geopolitical and economic world order, gold investors may ask: What comes next? In ... >> Read More        

Everyone is a gold bug now, according to a new Wall Street Journal article, which featured Blanchard. It's no surprise that gold is making headlines. The precious metal has soared an extraordinary 20%+ since the start of the year, while the U.S. stock market has tanked. What's notable about the latest wave of gold buying is that it attracting a new generation of buyers, according to the Wall Street Journal: The metal is attracting first-time ... >> Read More        

As the world digests the impact of the White House's Liberation Day tariffs, an exemption for metals—including bullion—tucked quietly inside the White House fact sheet. Let's dig into the details. According to the White House fact sheet released on April 2nd, metals are exempt from the reciprocal tariff. You can read this exemption in section (5) below. Bullion refers to precious metals like gold and silver in bulk form, like gold bars or coins. "Some ... >> Read More        

When conflicts arise or economic systems face pressure, investors frequently turn to gold as a store of value. Today, we find ourselves in a period of significant geopolitical risks. From ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe to conflicts in the Middle East and evolving trade relationships between major powers, the global landscape is marked by uncertainty. Many investors question how these developments influence the price of gold in both short and long-term scenarios. This article aims ... >> Read More