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June 1, 2013Lampoon the System

Unintended Consequences

Jon Pawelko publishes the web comic Lampoon The System to poke fun at insane economic policies and educate the public on sound economics. Click here for more cartoons and information on his anthology book, available for only $15. Follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on Peter Schiff’s latest thoughts: @SchiffGold Interested in learning about […]

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May 31, 2013Key Gold Headlines

This Month in Gold – May 2013

Gold Boasts Biggest Weekly Gain Since 2011 Reuters – From a two-year low of $1,321 on April 16th, gold climbed to $1,471.05 on April 25th, making for the largest weekly price gain since October 2011. Continued strong fundamentals have contributed to gold’s recovery, including huge physical demand in Asia that has depleted supplies and raised […]

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May 28, 2013Guest Commentaries

Ron Paul on Gold’s Volatility and Enduring Value

Forbes just published an exclusive interview with Ron Paul, conducted by Kitco News. Paul spoke about how precious metals investors shouldn’t get caught up watching the short-term trends in gold. Instead, he keeps an eye on the failing purchasing power of the dollar. “‘It is up and down, and it has been doing that a […]

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May 23, 2013Gold Scams Exposed

Gold Doesn’t Need To Be “Unique” To Be Valuable

This week, we’re reporting on one of the wackier gold scams that’s arisen amidst the recent gold buying frenzy: scammers in British Columbia have been trying to sell gold that was (allegedly) smuggled into the United States from Iraq, where it was (allegedly) first owned by Osama Bin Laden. These scammers operate in parking lots, […]

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May 19, 2013Original Analysis

The Fiat-Free Festival

By Mike Finger June marks the beginning of summer – a season of beach vacations, garden bounties, and general disinterest in the market. It is well-known that precious metals and other commodities typically face malaise at this time of year as speculators unwind their trades and potential buyers spend their spare cash instead on hotel […]

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May 16, 2013Gold Scams Exposed

A New Premium Landscape for Silver Products

One of the most important questions when buying precious metals can also be one of the most confusing: how much should you pay for gold and silver? Precious metals retail pricing is based on the spot price of the metal at the time of the sale plus the premium surcharge, which can vary drastically from […]

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May 13, 2013Guest Commentaries

US vs. China – Who Is Winning the Currency War?

Gold bars might leave a big bruise, but who is really hurt by the ongoing trend of Eastern countries ditching their US dollar reserves in favor of gold? Enjoy. Get Peter Schiff’s latest gold market analysis – click here – for a free subscription to his exclusive weekly email updates. Interested in learning more about […]

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