World Gold Council: Gold Demand Trends 2024

2024 marked a watershed year for gold markets, characterized by record-breaking demand across multiple sectors. Central banks remained the dominant force, continuing their substantial buying streak above 1,000 tonnes for the third straight year, with a notable acceleration to 333 tonnes in Q4 alone. Investment demand in gold surged to a four-year high of 1,180 tonnes, bolstered by stabilizing ETF holdings – a significant shift from the outflows seen in previous years. The technology sector contributed to the momentum with a 7% increase in demand, driven largely by the expanding AI industry. While jewelry demand declined 11% to 1,877 tonnes […]

Central Banks Drive Record Gold Demand in Historic 15-Year Buying Streak

The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals a remarkable continuation of central banks’ gold acquisition strategy, marking 15 consecutive years of net buying. While the 2024 purchases of 1,044.6 metric tons slightly decreased from 2023’s 1,050.8 metric tons, it represents the third consecutive year above 1,000 metric tons – more than double the 2010-2021 annual average of 473 metric tons. Total gold demand reached an unprecedented 4,974.5 metric tons, driven by a 25% surge in investment demand to 1,179.5 metric tons. Looking ahead, the market faces significant influences from U.S. macroeconomic dynamics under the new Trump administration, […]

Trade War Concerns Push Gold to Historic Peak Past $2,870

Gold prices have climbed to an unprecedented $2,877 per ounce, driven by a perfect storm of market conditions. Heightened concerns over US-China trade tensions have intensified safe-haven demand, while dealers are rushing to move metal to the US before potential tariff implementation. This urgency has created significant market tightness, evidenced by London lease rates soaring to 4.7% from near zero. The strain on the physical gold market is visible in the weeks-long queues at the Bank of England for bullion withdrawals and increasing flows into New York’s Comex depositories. Adding to the momentum, the US dollar’s decline following a softer […]

World’s Most Beautiful Coin – Silver Pegasus – GoldSilver.com

Introducing a new line of bullion products from GoldSilver.com The Pegasus Silver round is a symbol of Mike Maloney’s core belief,  that “Maximum prosperity can only be achieved through individual freedom,  free markets,  and sound money”. There are 3 new products available for customers to acquire: – Silver Pegasus Round 1 oz – Silver Pegasus Proof Round 10 oz – Silver Pegasus Proof Round 1 oz  ( Sold Out – Temporarily Out of Stock )

KEYNESIAN VS. AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS

For a larger image please view original site here: http://theaustrianinsider.com/infographic-keynesian-vs-austrian-economics/ There has been an unsettled debate among economists for a century now of whether government intervention is beneficial to an economy.  The heart of this debate lies between Keynesian and Austrian economists (though there are other schools as well). In order to get a full understanding of the two schools of economic thought, please refer to the infographic above.  Open the image in a new tab for a larger version. If anyone feels I did a misrepresentation of either school, let me know! UPDATE: I’d like to go over some of […]

The 3 Flaws: Why the Hunt Bros Were Not the Primary Reason for Silver’s 1970s Spike

The Hunt Brothers contributed to silver’s rise, but were only one of numerous catalysts. We should look at silver’s fundamentals to make any kind of price projection, rather than some one-off event. And that’s good news; since the fundamentals are very positive, it means we can again see a 1970s type gain in the price.

How To Buy Gold And Silver From A Coin Shop

So, you have decided to purchase physical gold and silver from a coin shop. This is a very important decision you might want to think twice, as buying precious metals from a coin shop has its pros and cons.

What Is the Best Gold to Buy?

Gold is an excellent long-term hedge, but the first-time buyer may not always know what type of gold to buy. Here’s your quick guide to learning the best gold to buy so you can capture its full advantages and benefits. 

GoldSilver Infographic: History of Money and Currency in the USA

Ever wondered how the monetary system of the United States got into the fiat predicament it now finds itself? Did you know that American history has more often used some sort of gold or silver backing than not? Inspired partly by GoldSilver.com reader Greg V, we created a scrollable infographic of the history of money in the U.S.. What you’ll see is that with each monetary change in the US, our currency has gradually been destroyed. We started with 100% gold-backed currency, but via the whims and machinations of politicians, we’ve ended up with 0% gold-backing. A currency that can […]

Why Silver Is One Of The Most Important Elements On Earth

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on silver. Did you know that in over 14 languages, the word for “silver” is synonymous with “money”? That’s no coincidence… It’s far more than your ordinary metal, silver is a versatile marvel that has fascinated humanity and been used as money for thousands of years. If you’re new to the precious metals game or even a seasoned investor, here’s some of the reasons why silver should belong in your portfolio. Silver Is the World’s Most Reflective Metal — Polished silver reflects 95% of the visible light spectrum, which makes it the most reflective metal […]