Gold

Gold is an intriguing commodity. Its price has an inverse relationship with how the economy is doing, and it can be a collectible as well as an investment. But what makes gold unique? As Forbes contributor Keith Weiner puts it, “Nearly every ounce of gold ever mined is still in human possession. Think about that for

Investing in gold offers diversification of your portfolio, protection of your assets, and potential for profit. There are many options when it comes to investing in gold and it is important to stay informed. Precious metal conferences are great opportunities to network with leaders in the industry, learn about the latest investment options, and hear

There are many important events in the history of the United States. Events such as signing the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War and Prohibition are just a few of the important events that have shaped the way that the country has developed. These are events that have impacted the growth and the geography of

Deciding on the best time to invest is a dilemma that causes many first-time and seasoned investors to struggle with. Understanding how the markets work is your best bet for generating a return on your investment. Definition of Bull and Bear Markets A bull market is defined as a point in time when there is

After going down to its lowest prices in almost three decades, gold is off to a solid start in 2014. With gold ending a second straight month on a 10-plus percent rise, many believe the bears have gone into hibernation. Along with this renewed interest for the yellow metal, gold mining stocks have also started

Gold and the Federal Reserve have a love-hate relationship. Gold investors typically smile when the Fed continues printing money and charges full steam ahead with its aggressive economic stimulus program. The opposite is true when there are signs that quantitative easing is slowing down, the unemployment report is positive or there is fear that the

Friday marked gold’s highest point in two months. Gold is up over $50 per ounce since the beginning of the year and continues to show promise. Many factors have come into play this week to reach these new highs. Here is a closer look at some of the highlights this week. Gold and the Dollar