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        

History has consistently shown that precious metals are a reliable haven during times of crisis. With geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties currently reshaping the global landscape, today's world is more complex and unpredictable than ever. For this reason, savvy investors are turning to precious metals to protect their wealth, with silver emerging as an exceptionally attractive option. This article will explore the best silver bars to buy, highlighting: 1 oz silver bars that are perfect ... >> Read More        

What Is a Precious Metals IRA? A Precious Metals IRA—also known as a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)—allows you to hold alternative assets such as physical bullion inside a tax-advantaged retirement account. Unlike a traditional or Roth IRA that limits you to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, an SDIRA expands your investment options to include IRS-approved metals. This account type is popular among investors seeking long-term stability, inflation protection, and diversification. Why Add Precious Metals to Your ... >> Read More        

Gold isn't the only precious metal moving sharply higher in 2025. If you haven't been watching the markets, silver has soared an astonishing 15% since the start of the year. It's not just investment demand that is driving silver higher. Industrial demand for silver is also growing and is helping to create an imbalance between global supply and demand. While total silver supply is forecast at 1.05 billion ounces for 2025, total silver demand is expected ... >> 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 Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025 to establish DOGE: the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, with a goal to cut spending. A number of programs, from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to Daylight Saving Time to the venerable one-cent piece—yes, the penny—are on the potential chopping block. In an X post, DOGE wrote that it costs more than 3 cents to make a penny, which cost taxpayers ... >> Read More        

Just nine days after President Trump was sworn in as our nation's new president, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25- 4.50%. Inflation remains above the Centrals bank's target and there is widespread uncertainty on how the new administration's policies will impact the economy and financial markets. This uncertainty likely played into the Fed's decision to stand pat. Today's decision from the Fed comes after three consecutive interest rate cuts in 2024. For now, ... >> Read More