Gold Higher into an Uncertain Weekend

Commentary for Friday, July 25, 2014  – Gold closed higher by $12.50 at $1303.10 going into the weekend. The gold market continues to drift since Thursday’s loss but today’s higher close is encouraging. The overnight gold market in Hong Kong and London did develop a slight upward bias which continued…

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Reasons to Invest in Precious Metals

It’s never too early (or too late) to start investing in your future. And when it comes to retirement investing, experts recommend having a diverse investment portfolio. While there are certainly benefits to investing in real estate and IRA accounts, precious metals can protect your hard-earned wealth from the ravages…

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Gold Continues Firm but Lackluster

Commentary for Monday, July 18, 2014 (www.golddealer.com) – Gold showed just mild gains today moving higher by $4.50 to close at $1313.70. And the overnight trading pattern remained modest – within an $8.00 trading band from Hong Kong and London into the domestic market. So escalation in Gaza and continued…

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What is the French 20 Franc Rooster?

Minted from 1899 to 1914, the French 20 franc Gold Rooster is one of the most popular gold coins in Europe. These traditional French gold coins display the Gallic Rooster, or Coq Gaulois, which has been one of the national symbols of France since the Middle Ages. Although the French…

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Should You Invest in Gold or Silver?

Most people who invest in precious metals choose between gold and silver. While both gold and silver are strategic precious metal investments, they vary from each other in quite a few ways, and both hold pros and cons to different types of investors. To help you decide which precious metal…

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