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Are You Ready for Another Gold Rally?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 2, 2023

While gold prices faced challenges amidst the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, the outlook for gold prices is becoming much more favorable. Analyst Luke Burgess thinks it’s a great time to...

The #1 Reason to Buy Your Kids Gold

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted July 26, 2023

While some may argue that physical gold lacks the liquidity of modern assets, its illiquidity can be viewed as an advantage, especially when introducing kids and young investors to the concept of...

NASA Cancels Plans to Visit $700 Quintillion Asteroid

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted July 19, 2023

While the notion of exploring space and tapping into its valuable resources sounds thrilling, at the end of the day, off-Earth mining is likely decades away from becoming a reality.

Decoding the Fed's "Long-Term" Riddle

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted July 12, 2023

The Fed’s 2% long-term inflation goal is all well and good, but here’s the problem: No one knows what the Fed means by “long term” — in fact, the Fed doesn’t even know.

What EVs Mean for Platinum and Palladium

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted July 5, 2023

It is important to consider the potential impact electric vehicles will have on the long-term demand for platinum and palladium.

The Truth About #SilverSqueeze

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted June 28, 2023

Silver price manipulation goes back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when the Hunt brothers supposedly bought a massive amount of silver — about 35 million ounces worth over US$1 billion.

China's Golden Empire and Economic Recession

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted June 21, 2023

The gold market is a bit of a mixed bag at the moment, but there are several positive factors that suggest gold prices could see some upside in the near future.

Gold Mining Mergers Rise Amid Declining Ore Grades

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted June 14, 2023

​​Declining gold ore grades are among several factors anticipated to drive gold prices higher in the coming years, offering opportunities for investors.

From Tulip Mania to Today: The Perils of Unsophisticated Investors

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted June 7, 2023

We hope this doesn’t come off as arrogant or smug, but when we look back at historical market crashes, one thing becomes clear: The presence of unsophisticated investors has been a recurring factor.

The Illusion of Ownership: Examining the Pitfalls of Fractional Share Trading

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted May 31, 2023

Fractional share trading has become increasingly popular in recent years, but beneath the surface, its rise creates several concerns that demand careful consideration...

Central Banks Keep Buying Gold

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted May 24, 2023

Central banks around the world have shown a significant increase in their demand for gold, with 2022 witnessing the highest annual gold purchases since 1950.

Bricks to Bullion: Investors Ditch Real Estate for Gold

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted May 17, 2023

A new Gallup poll shows that 35% of Americans name real estate as the best long-term investment when given options including bonds, savings accounts or CDs, stocks or mutual funds, and gold....