Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

One improperly stored 1-kilo silver bar can lose hundreds in resale value from tarnish alone. Unlike gold, silver is highly reactive and vulnerable to humidity, sulfur, and temperature shifts. Once tarnished, the damage is permanent: buyers discount heavily, and liquidity suffers. The good news, however, is that preventing this is simple. With the right storage, handling, and environmental controls, investors can keep their silver in investment-grade condition. This guide explains why silver demands unique care, ... >> Read More        

During economic uncertainty, investors often flock to precious metals. These assets tend to hold their value when others fall and can help guard against inflation. Unlike paper currencies, they offer tangible worth that can't be eroded by government policies. Among them, silver stands out thanks to its dual nature. It functions as an industrial metal essential in electronics, solar panels, and medical applications while serving as an investment asset. This article analyzes silver's historical performance ... >> Read More        

The 1 kilo gold bar sits in the perfect middle ground for serious precious metals investors. It's large enough to offer lower per-ounce premiums than smaller bars, yet manageable enough for individual ownership and storage. Consequently, this size has become a global standard in precious metals markets. Major refineries worldwide produce 1 kilo bars to identical weight and purity standards, though dimensions and finishes may vary slightly between cast and minted forms. This guide covers ... >> Read More        

There's all sorts of market sayings that investors turn to when they want to ignore facts. "This time it's different" or "This is the new normal." But, here's another saying to consider: "Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." The U.S. stock market has bounced back from its early year decline and is posting gains of about 13% since January. The S&P 500 has touched a new record high, but ... >> Read More        

The Perth Mint refines more gold annually than many countries produce, yet many investors overlook this 125-year-old powerhouse. Established during Australia’s gold rush, the Western Australian institution has since become a globally recognized leader in bullion. With government backing, rigorous authentication standards, and exceptional quality control, its gold bars, silver coins, and bullion products stand apart. This article explores Perth Mint’s role in global precious metals markets and why its products are essential to sophisticated ... >> Read More        

Spot silver soared above $46.00, recently touching the $45 an ounce level in late September. The powerful and enduring rally in precious metals this year has lifted silver as much as 55% in 2025, outpacing the 43% gain in gold. The push to fresh highs in silver comes alongside news that the U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter. The third estimate of Q2 U.S. GDP came in at 3.8%, which ... >> Read More        

In 1988, the silver bullion world changed because of Canada's Royal Mint. After its success with the world's first .9999 pure gold coin in 1982, the mint repeated this winning formula with the Silver Maple Leaf. Since then, competitors have followed suit with their own high-purity coins, but Canada remains the pioneer, constantly evolving their product with advanced features. Over four decades later, Silver Maple Leafs still dominate dealer inventories and investor portfolios worldwide. This ... >> Read More        

Ask any homebuyer these days about how their home search is going, and you are likely to hear a whole lot of frustration. The summer of 2025 turned out to be challenging not only for homebuyers, but home sellers and homebuilders. Call it a perfect storm for the U.S. housing market, and that in turn helped to boost gold.   In July, new home sales skidded 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 652,000, the ... >> Read More        

The lazy hot days of summer are upon us. Gold has settled into a sideways holding pattern, after climbing over 25% in the first half of the year. With hamburgers sizzling on the backyard barbeque grill, making portfolio moves might not be on the top of your to-do list. Consider this: taking action today to add physical gold to your portfolio gives you the opportunity to trade fewer dollars for more gold before the next ... >> Read More        

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady today at 4.25-4.50% for the fifth meeting in a row. What wasn't expected were dissents from two Fed Board Governors, which hasn't happened in over 30 years. Fed policymakers typically try to show a united front for its monetary policy decisions. Yet, heightened uncertainty over the impact of protectionist trade policies on our economy is beginning to divide them. Today's meeting was the first time since 1993 ... >> Read More