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  • Gold reaches 1-month high as stocks continue decline

    Gold for December delivery rose 0.7% to $1,243 an ounce by 11:29 a.m. EST on the Comex, the third straight gain and the longest rally for gold since August 14. Meanwhile, the stock market has largely erased its 2014 gains amidst investor concerns over global economic growth, corporate earnings, and the Ebola virus. The Dow, S&P,

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  • Gold reaches near 4-week high on lower dollar, Fed uncertainty

    Gold rose on Monday, with the spot price hitting a near four-week high of $1,237.30 an ounce, amid a drop in the dollar and uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates. The previous week gold posted a 2.7% gain, its largest weekly gain in four months. The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s mid-September meeting were

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  • This Week in Gold: Fed meeting, analyst opinions, and more

    This week in gold, we shared with you some interesting opinions on gold and silver from various analysts, including thoughts from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. We also covered the official minutes from the Fed’s mid-September meeting and their effect on the markets. Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan Talks Gold Alan Greenspan, who served as Chairman

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  • Gold gets boost after Fed shows concern over dollar, economic growth

    Gold prices received a boost of about 1% on Wednesday as minutes from the Federal Reserve’s mid-September meeting were released. The minutes showed concern from the central bank about the strengthening dollar and weak economic growth in Europe and Asia. The Wall Street Journal explains: Officials worried at the Sept. 16-17 policy meeting that a burgeoning U.S.

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  • This Week in Gold: U.S. Dollar Infographic, Market Happenings

    This week in gold, we shared an infographic depicting what $1 buys you then vs. now and covered notable movements in both the stock and gold markets. While markets may fluctuate, remember that physical gold is seen as a long-term investment offering real value and peace of mind that your wealth is protected. Infographic: “Then vs. Now:

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  • Did you hear the news? Gold at lowest level this year

    Following reports that U.S. job growth rebounded in September, gold fell to its lowest price yet in 2014. Gold for December delivery fell by 1.9% to $1,192.30 an ounce on the Comex, its lowest price since December 31, 2013. The positive jobs data set off concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in 2015,

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  • Dow Falls on Worries about Global Growth

    U.S. stocks fell to their lowest levels since mid-August on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 235 points, or 1.4%, the S&P 500 lost 27 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 77 points, or 1.7%. Gold futures gained 0.3% to $1,214.60 an ounce. Stocks began to decline later in the day after

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  • Infographic: “Then vs. Now: What Does $1 Buy You?”

    Mashable has created an infographic depicting how much $1 would buy you in the past as compared to what it can buy you in 2014. The introduction reminds us that “The dollar ain’t quite what it used to be.” For example, $1 in 1913 could be used to purchase 4 lbs. of sirloin steak, while today $1 can only

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  • This Week in Gold: Royal Mint, Fed Basics, Stock Market Woes

    This week in gold, the UK’s Royal Mint opened its doors to members of the public looking to own gold, we answered basic questions regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the stock market experienced a tumble that concerned some experts. As market watchers anticipate the end of the third quarter and some gold-heavy holidays coming up in

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  • What is the Federal Reserve? Basic Questions Answered

    A central bank, according to a basic Google search, is: “a national bank that provides financial and banking services for its country’s government and commercial banking system, as well as implementing the government’s monetary policy and issuing currency”. The United States’ central bank is called the Federal Reserve, nicknamed “The Fed”. What is the history

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