If I were presenting on the state of the global economy today, I would be calling for a four-alarm fire: I see a global crisis unfolding over the next few years, yes, financial in part, but this time around, so much more. A combination of long-simmering, long-ignored factors in a slew of mainly Western economies is coming to a head. Read more

Understanding the gold and silver ratio and switching. The Gold / Silver ratio works as an indicator that measures the exchange rate between gold and silver. The ratio has been used by investors to determine the best time to switch between gold and silver.

Gold bars are selling like hot cakes in Korea’s convenience stores and vending machines.

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• Aside from ramen and sausages, South Korea’s convenience stores have a new popular item on the menu — gold bars.
• A variety of Read more

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Gold. It’s shiny, metallic, and melts easily into bars, coins, or jewelry. It doesn’t rust, corrode, or decay. Gold is … well, golden. But why is gold so valuable, both in our mind’s eye Read more

Gold is shining ‘bright like a diamond’ and could hit $3,000, says Citi.

• Gold prices continued its rally as Middle East tensions spurred demand, lifted by the bullion’s safe haven appeal.
• Gold prices notched another record close Monday, Read more

Costco is selling $200 million in gold and silver monthly. Here’s why you should buy in now.

Warehouse retailer Costco made headlines late last year when it began selling 1-ounce gold bars to its members. There was so much Read more