Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

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        

Investors are scared and it's showing up in money flows. Investors are seeking refuge from the turbulent stock market, which has slid into correction territory, marked by a decline of 10% or more. They are also searching for safety amid the global tariff trade war, fearful about its impact on inflation and the economy. To protect themselves, some investors are turning to money market funds. In March, total assets in money market funds hit a ... >> Read More        

Fifty days after Inauguration Day, the stock market is registering its worst performance of a new Administration since President Obama's first term in 2009. Jittery investors have sold stocks at a record pace, following the implementation of President Trump's tariffs on a wide range of countries including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union. While stocks crash, gold and silver roar higher. Gold just reached a new record high above $3,000 an ounce. So what ... >> Read More        

President William McKinley, the 25th president of our nation, has been in the news recently. History buffs will recall that McKinley was president from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He is known for leading America during a period of expansionism, which included the Spanish-American War, the annexation of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines and Hawaii. Recently, President Donald Trump has bestowed fresh honors upon McKinley. President Trump signed an executive order to rename North ... >> Read More        

Happy anniversary. Twenty-five years ago in March 2000, the dot.com stock market bubble began to burst. Looking back, in the mid-1990s, the dot.com era ushered in a period of explosive growth in information technology and the internet. Depending on your age, you may not recall when Google didn't exist for your everyday questions. For reference, Google was founded in 1998 and its search engine became popular in 2000. Before then, if you had a question, ... >> Read More        

As gold climbs to record highs, inflation rears its ugly head again and the Trump Administration makes big changes to government, trade and geopolitics, Blanchard spoke with esteemed money manager Peter Boockvar to help you make sense of the current investing environment. Peter is the Chief Investment Officer at Bleakley Financial Group, a $10 billion wealth management firm and author of The Boock Report, which can be found on Substack. CNBC Fast Money viewers will recognize him ... >> Read More        

In 1878, the United States of America was in the midst of a major transformation from an agricultural society to an industrialized society—ushering in the Industrial Revolution. Collectors who own a coin from this period connect tangibly to this historical time when America emerged as an industrial giant and major economic power on the global stage. The rapid construction of railroads opened up new parts of our nation for people to live and work and ... >> Read More