Key takeaways Gold and silver prices are set by supply and demand: prices fall when supply rises or demand falls, and rise when supply falls or demand rises. Gold is driven mainly by economic uncertainty, geopolitics, and inflation, acting as a hedge, while silver is more volatile due to its industrial uses and tends to…

Key takeaways Gold has unique physical properties that make it ideal for trade, keepsakes, and various industries. Reputation matters, and gold has been recognized as a store of wealth, a symbol of authority and power, and an object of treasure for thousands of years. Today, gold finds extra value as a hedge against inflation and…

Update: June 6 2025 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has just introduced H.R. 3795, the Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025—landmark legislation that would direct the Comptroller General to hire an independent auditor to perform the first comprehensive assay, inventory, and audit of America’s gold reserves (including the bullion held at Fort Knox) in more than…

Key Takeaways Gold prices surged ~83% from February 2020 to February 2025, reaching an all-time high of $2,880.22 per ounce. Economic instability, inflation fears, and geopolitical events have been key drivers of gold’s price increases since 2000. Gold prices are a hot topic right now. Historically, gold prices have been influenced by several different economic…

There is an intrinsic relationship between the strength of the US dollar and the spot price for an ounce of gold. The spot price for gold hit an all-time high quite recently, but it may not immediately be clear why. This article is your guide to understanding the different factors that can change the price…

Although gold always seems to glitter to the top of the news, silver is quickly becoming the most valuable precious metal for essential industries. It is a critical resource for the electronics, medical, and—most recently—solar energy industries. Thus, countries that count major silver reserves – the amount of silver within their borders that is eligible…

James Earle Fraser (1876 – 1953) is one of America’s premier sculptors and artists in all of its history. His works have endured far beyond his 1953 death and continue to inspire to this very day. He has, however, been the subject of controversy in recent times due to changing cultural norms about race and…

Precious metals and artistry are not often considered in the same breath with each other. However, that union is exactly what happened within the life of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848 – 1907) was one of the most renowned sculptors of his time. The Dublin-born artist was the son of a French father and an…

Since the introduction of the $100 as a Federal Reserve note in 1914, its obverse has featured Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. Although Franklin’s legacy is manifest in the American story, it is still a bit curious that he is one of only two non-Presidents on circulated dollars. So, let’s discuss how the eminent inventor and…