Month: December 2024

Which Dimes Are Made of Silver?

Posted - December 31, 2024
At a Glance: Only U.S. dimes minted in 1964 or earlier contain actual silver. Early U.S. dimes contain 89.24% silver, and dimes minted Read More

Gold, Silver Prices Slide To End Penultimate 2024 Trading Day; Stocks and Metals Remain Correlated

Posted - December 30, 2024
At a Glance: Gold and silver prices dropped again on Monday after ending last week in the red. Silver saw a moderate midday recovery Read More

Gold, Silver End the Week Down as Wall Street’s “Santa Rally” Ends Early; Investors Fret Over Tariff Possibilities

Posted - December 27, 2024
At a Glance: Both gold and silver dropped today, ending in the red for the second week in a row. The move coincides with another dip Read More

Here’s How Tariffs Could Impact the Precious Metals Market

Posted - December 26, 2024
At a Glance: Tariffs can have a wide range of impacts on the precious metals market, according to history. Generally, tariffs lead to Read More

Top 7 Best Christmas Bullion Buys For the Holidays (2024 Edition)

Posted - December 24, 2024
At a Glance: Bullion bars, coins, and rounds can be great gifts to give family or friends for the holidays. Several popular mints Read More

Gold Prices Drop Ahead of Christmas Despite Cooling Consumer Sentiment

Posted - December 23, 2024
At a Glance: Gold started in the red to begin a holiday trading week, dropping over $10.50 by 12 PM CST. The move follows a small Read More

Precious Metals Climb After Cool Inflation Report

Posted - December 20, 2024
At a Glance: The November PCE came in softer than expected, driving stock prices higher to end the week. Gold and silver prices Read More

The Nixon Shock’s Unintended Consequences Explored

Posted - December 19, 2024
At a Glance: In 1971, President Richard Nixon introduced broad reforms that reshaped the world economy. Known as the "Nixon shock," Read More

Precious Metals Retreat After Hawkish Fed Rate Cut Decision

Posted - December 18, 2024
At a Glance: Precious metal prices dropped this morning following a hawkish rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The FOMC now Read More