Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

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Which Way Will Gold Break Out Of Its Range? Fidelity Says Gold Could Hit $4,000

Gold, Investment, Market News |
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        
Federal Reserve in Chicago

Fed Policymakers Reveal Cracks in Consensus

Gold, Investment, Market News |
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        
Bar graph with three black bars. Gold coins are atop each bar. Red arrow trending upward

Affluent Investors Double Allocation to Gold in 2025

Gold, Investment, Market News |
One of the biggest investment trends in 2025 is that buying physical gold has gone mainstream. No longer is owning gold viewed as an exotic alternative; gold has become the standout asset class among affluent investors and has become a mainstream portfolio component for diversification. Wealthy investors more than doubled their allocation to gold from 5% to 11% this year, according to a new HSBC survey. The HSBC Affluent Investors survey revealed that among wealthy ... >> Read More        
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Silver Up 26% YTD. Could Climb More to $43 an Ounce, Citigroup Says

Investment, Market News, Research |
Precious metals have been the top-performing asset class in 2025, handily trouncing the U.S. stock market and bonds. Gold, platinum, and silver are all notching impressive double-digit gains, with platinum leading the way with a 54% gain year-to-date. Gold soared to a record high above $3,400 an ounce and climbed 26% in the first six months of the year. Now, analysts say, silver could be ready to take the lead after hitting a 13-year high ... >> Read More        
The Highly Desirable 1841-O Seated Liberty Half-Dime

The Highly Desirable 1841-O Seated Liberty Half-Dime

Market News, Rare Coins |
The 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a cherished numismatic gem minted at the New Orleans Mint during a formative period in United States history.  American history buffs will recall that presidential transition and westward expansion as part of "Manifest Destiny" dominated the national scene in 1841. 1841: A Memorable Year in American Presidential History In an unusual year, America saw three different U.S. presidents sit in the White House in 1841. President Martin Van ... >> Read More        
Gold and silver bars, stacked, on dark background

Gold Briefly Dips As Risk Aversion Fades on Israel-Iran Ceasefire, China Trade Deal

Gold, Investment, Market News |
Gold briefly slipped to a four-week low as some investors rotated back toward riskier assets, such as stocks, following the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal, which appears to be holding for now. Stocks climbed after President Trump said a trade deal had been signed with China, as Beijing agreed to approve rare earth exports. Investors and traders had piled into the safety of precious metals as missiles flew in the Middle East and amid concerns that trade ... >> Read More        
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Mid-Year Precious Metals Market Update

Gold, Investment, Market News |
With a heat dome spreading across much of America this summer, it evokes images of kids running through sprinklers, days at the neighborhood pool, backyard barbecues, and fireflies at dusk. As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, it's an opportune time to check in on the financial markets, key drivers for precious metals performance, and your portfolio. The first six months of 2025 have been a whirlwind, marked by a fast-paced news cycle that ... >> Read More        
The obverse design of a Lesher dollar, octagonal shape

Lesher Colorado Dollars: An Intriguing Chapter in Private Mint History

Market News, Rare Coins |
In the 1870's in Colorado, the discovery of huge amounts of silver ore in the mountains triggered a massive silver boom. Silver mining expanded significantly in the state over the next decade, and Leadville became known as the "Silver Capital of America." Colorado mountain towns saw explosive population growth and prosperity driven by mining. However, the silver boom period slid into a bust. Changes to the global international monetary systems relating to precious metals triggered ... >> Read More        
Art deco stylized version of the Euro symbol. Gold on a gradient green background

Gold Leaps Over Euro to Become Second Largest Central Bank Reserve Asset

Gold, Investment, Market News |
It's no secret that global central banks have been stockpiling gold. But we just didn't know how significant the central bank gold buying has been. Demand for gold bullion is so strong that the precious metal has surpassed the euro to become the second-largest asset held by central banks around the world. For the last three years, global central banks have bought more than 1,000 tons of gold each year. Because of all that gold ... >> Read More        
Obverse slabbed image of the silver Roanoke Island commemorative coin

One of America’s Greatest Unsolved Mysteries: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island

Market News, Rare Coins |
The enduring story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island remains one of the biggest mysteries in American history. Established in the late 1500s on Roanoke Island, present-day North Carolina, the colony was England’s first attempt to establish a settlement in the New World. Yet, one day, the entire colony disappeared without a trace. The unsettling disappearance of the entire colony triggered centuries of speculation, theories, and many investigations. None of these ideas has ever ... >> Read More       Â