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05 Jan 2026

A Historic Inversion: Oil vs Silver

For most of the modern economic era, crude oil has occupied a dominant place in global commodity markets. Measured in dollars per unit, a 42...

22 Dec 2025

Why Upcoming Issues in Europe Could Push Gold Prices Higher

Uncertainty in American government policy has, in recent weeks, driven the price of gold higher. Unsurprisingly, investors are nervous about where...

26 Jun 2025

What Makes Swiss gold bars so popular

Swiss gold bars are a staple in the world of precious metals. They are known for their exceptional quality and purity. Investors and collectors...

10 May 2025

Europe is Pushing Gold Prices Higher

While recent uncertainty in U.S. government policy has helped drive gold prices upward, it’s not just American uncertainty fueling widened...

03 Apr 2025

Ukraine's Growing Debt and What It Means for Gold

The War and Its Impact on Ukraine’s Debt Picture In February 2022, just days after the Winter Olympics, Russia’s president opted to...

29 Aug 2024

Poland Continues to Buy Gold

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has made headlines in the global financial market with its aggressive gold-buying spree. Under the leadership of...

17 Aug 2024

The Gold Price vs the European Stock Market: Understanding the Impact of the Euro

The relationship between the gold price and the European stock market has been a subject of much discussion and analysis, particularly since...

07 Aug 2024

Inflation Should Be Higher According to the Gold Price

Gold has long held a reputation as a reliable store of value and a hedge against economic uncertainties. Investors often turn to this precious...

05 Aug 2024

The Case for Investing in Rare Earth Metals

Why Rare Earth Elements Matter Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital to today’s economy. They’re in everything from smartphones and...

10 May 2024

Real Bond Yields Slump as Gold Ascends

Lately, financial observers have noted an intriguing trend: a simultaneous dip in real yields alongside a surge in gold prices. This divergence...

06 Feb 2024

Trump or Biden - Which is Better for Gold?

Around the world, an unprecedented number of voters are set to participate in historical elections this year, with at least 64 countries (along...

26 Jan 2024

The Gold Standard of Happiness - How Much Do We Need?

How much money do you need to be happy? The perennial question of how much money is required for happiness has persisted through the ages. In...

08 Jan 2024

Solving the World’s Debt Problems

For the moment, clear your head. Close your eyes. Think for a moment about what you think would be the world’s best financial system. What...

05 Oct 2023

The All New 2024 Somalian Elephant Series - Now Available

The world of numismatics and precious metals enthusiasts has something new and exciting to look forward to – the 2024 Somalian Elephant Coin...

05 Oct 2023

The 2024 British Britannia Series - Now Available

Swiss Bullion is excited to introduce the latest addition to the world of precious metals and numismatics: the 2024 Britannia coin series...

16 Sep 2022

China's Automotive Industry Supporting PGM Prices

China is one of the largest car manufacturers globally, and it is preparing to pump up its production again and boost its automotive industry...

13 Sep 2022

Switzerland Increases its Gold Imports

Switzerland, one of the biggest central hubs for precious metal refining has relaxed its stance on sanctions placed on Russia. Switzerland's...

25 May 2022

Why Are Central Banks Selling Gold?

2022 has seen a recent trend in central banks selling their gold. Globally, central banks are selling their gold reserves to take advantage...

24 May 2022

What is Causing the Drop in Palladium Prices?

When the year began, it seemed as if Palladium would continue hitting all-time highs due to limited global access. However, despite ...

25 Apr 2022

Market Summary, April 22, 2022

Gold sees its value decrease substantially this week as it reports a -2.82% loss with its price decreasing from Monday’s market opening...

11 Apr 2022

Market Summary, April 8, 2022

Gold's value increased this week as it reported a 1.09% gain. Its price increased from Monday’s market opening price of $1,927...

02 Apr 2022

Market Summary, April 2, 2022

Platinum’s value decreased -1.50% this week as it dances with the $1,000 support level. The metal has been seen going above and below the $1...

28 Mar 2022

Market Summary, March 28, 2022

Platinum’s value decreased -2.42% this week as it sees its price fall from Monday’s market open price of $1,031/oz to today’s...

14 Mar 2022

Bullion Update, March 14, 2022

Gold’s value dipped slightly last week after it broke through its all-time high. The metal reported a -0.15% loss as its price...

08 Mar 2022

Russia Continues to Stockpile Gold and Foreign Currency

In a bid to manoeuvre around growing geopolitical issues (and reducing dependency on the US dollar), the Kremlin has been increasing...

02 Mar 2022

Eurozone Debt Fears May Fuel Demand for Gold and Silver

The global Covid-19 pandemic was tough on economies worldwide. Unfortunately, the fragile economic recovery from the pandemic may be destroyed due...

28 Feb 2022

Precious Metals Summary, Feb 25, 2022

Gold dipped slightly this week as it reached a more than one year high. The yellow bullion saw its value decrease by -1.26% as its prices dropped...

22 Feb 2022

Precious Metals Summary, February 18, 2022

The gold price rose consistently over this trading week as the metal sees a 2.07% gain. The price increased from Monday’s market open of $1...

14 Feb 2022

Precious Metals Summary, February 11, 2022

Gold continues its steady climb this week as it posts a 1.49% gain in value with its price increasing from Monday’s market open price...

07 Feb 2022

Precious Metals Update, February 4, 2022

Gold prices are up 0.56% this week after the yellow metal faces a volatile week. Since Monday’s market opening price of $1,797/oz, gold...

01 Feb 2022

UAE In Hot Water with LBMA

Gold is one of the most valuable commodities in the world. As one of the most sought-after physical commodities, it is considered to be a...

20 Jan 2022

Bullion Market Update, January 14, 2022

Gold prices are up this week as the metal reports a 1.39% increase in its value with its prices increasing from Monday’s market open price...

20 Jan 2022

The Bond Between Gold and Oil

The relationship between gold and oil continues to be one of the most studied in commodities research. Over the last few decades, the gold...

08 Jan 2022

Gold Update, January 8, 2022

Gold starts 2022 dropping below the $1,800 level as it reports a weekly loss of -2.13% with its prices decreasing from Monday’s market open...

03 Jan 2022

A Green Future For The Gold Industry

At a time when the world is obsessed with creating a green, eco-friendly future for the next generation, the gold industry's association with...

23 Dec 2021

Rising Inflation Concerns Boost Gold Sales in Germany

Inflation has been a significant source of stress for investors. Generally, the case for 'inconveniently high' German inflation seems to...

23 Dec 2021

Central Bank of Ireland Accumulates Bullion Reserves

The Central Bank of Ireland increased its gold holdings by two tonnes this year, with acquisitions made in September and October. The covert...

09 Dec 2021

Gold Market Update, December 3 2021

Gold prices report slight losses this week as the yellow bullion sees its price decrease from Monday’s market open price of $1,792/oz to $1...

07 Dec 2021

Historic Britannia Silver Coins Get Reintroduced for 2022

Britannia was a historic iconic queen who protected the British Isles from oppression and invasion. Her name has returned to the British Royal...

07 Dec 2021

Why is Singapore Increasing its Gold Reserves?

Singapore expanded its gold stockpiles by roughly 20% this year. In a relatively unreported move, Singapore raised the gold stocks for over the...

30 Nov 2021

Gold Market Update, November 29 2021

Gold loses out this week as the yellow bullion reports a -3.41% loss. The precious metal saw its prices drop from Monday’s market open price...

22 Nov 2021

Gold Market Update, November 19, 2021

Gold prices dip slightly after some strong performing weeks. This week, the yellow metal records a decrease in its value -0.48% as it sees its...

15 Nov 2021

Gold Market Update, November 12, 2021

Gold prices see a healthy increase this week as the precious metal’s value gains 2.86%. The yellow bullion's price rose from Monday...

01 Nov 2021

Gold Market Update, Oct 30, 2021

Gold prices are down -1.00% as the metal loses out during today’s trading session. The yellow bullions prices decreased from Monday’s...

26 Oct 2021

Gold Market Update, October 23, 2021

Gold prices are up just 0.90% this week as the yellow bullion sees its price increase from $1,770/oz at Monday’s market open to $1,786/oz at...

18 Oct 2021

Gold Market Update - Oct 16, 2021

Gold prices this week benefitted from a jump during the Wednesday trading session and corrected themselves during Friday’s trading session...

15 Jun 2021

How Does Solar Demand Affect the Gold Price?

Silver can be classified as one of the more affordable precious metals. However, gold is always regarded as the ultimate precious metal. That...

14 May 2021

5 Factors that Influence the Gold Price

Data for the first quarter of 2021 shows a 37% rise in the demand for gold. Alongside this, it is predicted that over the year gold will average...

04 May 2021

Can the Recent Bitcoin Dip Boost the Gold Price?

In the cryptocurrency realm there are now new competitors for gold. Like gold, Bitcoin appeals to individuals who see shortcoming in fiat...

04 May 2021

Is Silver a Better Investment Than Gold?

It is only natural when people think of investing in precious metals, their attention turns towards gold as it is the traditional symbol of...

03 Apr 2021

What are the signs of inflation in the United States?

Before diving into the topic, let's start with the question: What is inflation? Generally, it denotes the continuous rise in the...

26 Mar 2021

Modern Monetary Theory and the Gold Market

After the great recession threatened to collapse the global economy, contemporaneous economic theories were scrutinized greatly and deemed unfit...

26 Mar 2021

Russian Palladium Shortage Causes Prices to Soar

With prices ranging from $150 to almost $3000 per ounce, palladium has become a new star within the commodities sector. Palladium, a...

19 Mar 2021

What Causes Volatility in the Silver Market?

The precious metal market is notorious for its volatility caused by various factors including but not limited to inflation, the price of the...

10 Mar 2021

How are the Swiss Franc and Gold Prices Related?

Both the Swiss Franc (CHF) and physical gold have acted as reserve 'currencies' thereby establishing a relationship between the gold...

16 Feb 2021

How has Covid-19 affected precious metals price manipulation?

The Covid-19 pandemic has been distressful for almost everyone on the planet. The outbreak from Wuhan in 2019 has affected people worldwide in...

09 Feb 2021

Is Reddit Influencing the Silver Price?

The spot price of silver per ounce as of the beginning of February is around $27/oz. The metal retracted from a fluctuation up to $30 as...

07 Feb 2021

How Much Money Should A person Invest in Gold and Silver?

The debate about how much a person should invest in gold, silver, or other precious metals has been active for decades. There are people who don...

09 Oct 2020

JPMorgan to Pay Record $1 Billion Settlement over Precious Metals, Treasury Manipulation

JP Morgan is set to pay $1 Billion in settlement to resolve the ongoing allegations of market manipulation by the bank and its subsidiaries. As...

09 Oct 2020

A New Gold Standard in the Making

Remember the good old days when gold was the single most trusted trade unit globally? You may wonder, “what happened to those times...

12 May 2020

How Has Coronavirus Impacted the Bullion Market?

Markets around the world are trembling and moving toward recession after the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the whole world into extended...

10 May 2020

In the Context of Precious Metals, What Do Recent Central Bank Actions Mean?

On Monday of last week, global markets took in news from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) that they would be involved in more money printing operations. At...

21 Feb 2020

Gold Rising is an Unintended Consequence of Middle East Turmoil

Suppose the year is 1974. The global economy is dealing with a terrible oil crisis that threatens to engulf economies everywhere. Western...

04 Dec 2019

Gold is looking more promising to European Central Banks

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01 Dec 2019

Do Declining Populations Boost the Gold Price?

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26 Nov 2019

Italy May Benefit from Negative ECB Rates

Italian banks have rallied to the ECB to benefit from new interest rates. The arbitrage in play: The Eurozone central bank now...

15 Nov 2019

Will Inflation Reemerge in 2020?

If there is one economic term that could describe the 20th century, perhaps the most apt term would be “The Inflation Century”. ...

11 Oct 2019

How Much Money Will Be Printed in the Next Year?

Perhaps when monetary historians look back on this age, they may call the age of “money superabundance.” What does this mean...

11 Oct 2019

What Happens When Bankers Introduce Zero or Negative Rates

Suppose, for the moment, that you are a peasant in Medieval Britain. To keep your family from starving, you take up farming. Next...

07 Oct 2019

ECB Pledges To Stimulate Euro Economy

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30 Sep 2019

Negative Interest Rates Are Damaging the Swiss Economy

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30 Sep 2019

The ECB May Hurt Bank Profits Even Further

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24 Sep 2019

Mr. Draghi Must Love Gold

The 2019 year has been a year for the ages for owner of gold. The world’s most important precious metal began the year at a price of...

24 Sep 2019

Could the Silver Market Be Cornered Again?

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02 Sep 2019

SNB Activity Indicates that Switzerland May Intervene in the Franc's Appreciation

The United States Dollar used to be one of the safest currencies in hard financial times, with investors hoarding Dollars to help mitigate...

02 Sep 2019

Buying Gold and Silver During a Recession

Today that chatter about a possible recession has increased. Some analysts mention the pattern of inverted yield curves across the...

19 Aug 2019

The Effects of Currency Wars

If you are a student of economics, or of the global markets in general, you know that there is not much more intriguing than a currency war...

06 Aug 2019

The German Yield Curve Can Only Be Good for Gold

The world is different now that is was two years ago. It is different than it was ten years ago. In fact, when measured by the global...

02 Aug 2019

The ECB is Likely to Cut Rates in Response Poor Eurozone Economy

The ECB Is Likely To Cut Rates In Response To Poor Economy The ECB (European Central Bank) has been informing markets to prepare for monetary...

17 Jul 2019

The World is Ready for the Next Major Gold Event

When people think of hardcore money, what do most people think of? Some, no doubt, think of the obvious – the euro, the dollar, the...

24 Jun 2019

Why Have the Russians Accumulated So Much Gold

Countries accumulate gold for reasons unbeknownst to many. Some countries’ leaders and central banks think fiat currency is due to a...

12 Jun 2019

The Silver-Gold, Platinum-Gold and Palladium-Gold Ratios

The world of finance is full of ratios. There is the P/E ratio (price to earnings ratio), the bid to cover ratio (bids for an asset relative...

11 Jun 2019

The Popularity Of Bitcoin In Europe

Cryptocurrency has continued to grow in popularity. Investors buy and hoard different cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to earn a profit in the...

10 Jun 2019

The Risk of Euro Depreciation

The year 2019 is not looking great for the Euro. However, the USD, is witnessing a historic increase in its acceptance among investors. The...

03 Jun 2019

How is Globalisation Changing?

If you follow heated debates, there is probably not many with a hotter temperature than globalization. The world – currently in the so...

28 May 2019

How Would A No-Deal Brexit Impact Germany?

What Is A No-Deal Brexit? A No-Deal Brexit means that the United Kingdom would leave the EU without any agreements on their future...

28 May 2019

German Citizens Hold Most of the Country's Gold

Many of the world’s larger nations, including India and China, are well known for importing, buying and hoarding gold for both jewelry and...

28 May 2019

How Will The Deutsche Bank Scandal Affect The Global Economy

Europe and America are inextricably linked. From economic and political alignments to foreign policy, the EU and the USA have similar...

22 May 2019

The US China Trade War Benefits the Gold Market

The past nine months have been fairly good to holders of gold. From August 1, 2018 to the most recent gold spot price, the London PM...

08 May 2019

EU Gold Reserves - Politics, Repatriation, and Central Banks

In the recent bullion repatriation trend, various countries including Germany, Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands have all repatriated thousands...

07 May 2019

Why Are Central Bankers Buying Gold?

Every quarter, an always interesting report from the World Gold Council captures shifts in the demand for gold. The first quarter of report...

22 Apr 2019

Inflation Creep is a Real Possiblity

“Bad” inflation – a demon for investors unprepared for its effect – could be at the doorstep. In recent weeks...

22 Apr 2019

Would A Central Bank Currency Hurt Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies are new to the world of finance. This “puzzling” asset class, in theory, has only been in existence since the...

31 Mar 2019

The Risks of Negative Yielding Debt

Debt runs the world – at least that’s what some economists seem to believe. To some economists, debt has been a driver of economic...

21 Mar 2019

The Pound May Strengthen After Brexit

The world is about to enter a new era of national sovereignty. As a potential trendsetter for other local control advocates, the United...

20 Mar 2019

A Move Away From the US Dollar

Japan has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the world, at more than 200%. There are many critics of the Japanese government and its efforts to keep...

20 Mar 2019

A Merger Between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank

There is a clear conflict of interest that has recently developed between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. However, executives from both banks have...

14 Mar 2019

Russia's Central Bank Increases its Gold Holdings

Russia has overtaken China as the fifth largest gold holder in the world. This is based on the data that was shown in February, 2019. With...

14 Mar 2019

The Debt Woes of Banks Connected to Italy

Debt rules the world. Global debt has exploded by over $60 trillion since the bottom of the global financial crisis in 2008. This...

12 Mar 2019

Italy's Debt Crisis

Based on recent data there has been a drop in Italy’s GDP. At the same time, it has been confirmed that Italy is currently facing a...

06 Mar 2019

Gold Prices in the Next Recession

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27 Feb 2019

Gold Backed ETF's Are Booming

Every now and then we get asked about the rise in gold-backed ETFs. What are gold-backed ETFs? Gold-backed ETFs are exchange-traded...

20 Feb 2019

Deutsche Bank Settles Silver Price Fix Lawsuit

Deutsche Bank has paid $38 million dollars to settle a lawsuit alleging that they conspired with other banks to ‘fix’ the silver price...

20 Feb 2019

Why Bitcoin investors are buying gold

After a surge in investor interest, Bitcoin’s huge rise could be over. Investors are abandoning Bitcoin to return to the gold market. Why...

19 Feb 2019

Italian Bonds and the Euro Decline

Italian bonds may be in trouble as investors avoid them, fearing a global economic slowdown. The bonds fell in value as the European Commission...

08 Feb 2019

Is this the Year of Palladium?

The precious metals market has been through a lot of interesting movements in recent months. We’ve seen the rise, sputtering, and re...

31 Jan 2019

Does Davos Affect the Gold Market

One of the headline events of this past week was the World Economic Forum. The Forum, held in the illustrious ski resort town of Davos...

20 Jan 2019

Brexit and Gold

The world is in the middle of some very consequential issues. The UK is debating Brexit, and how it turns out could have a far-reaching...

09 Jan 2019

China's Gold Buying Policies

A little published figure showed up in gold holdings at the end of 2018. Chinese officials announced that their official gold holdings rose...

04 Jan 2019

Why Do Countries Use Fiat Money?

There are many reasons why countries are opting for fiat money these days, but the primary one is that there is no limitation on putting a certain...

02 Jan 2019

A look at Precious Metals in 2019

2018 was a whipsaw year for global stock markets. Some market indices, such as the American Dow Jones Industrials Average, reached all-time...

15 Dec 2018

Why has Palladium Performed so Well?

Major automobile manufacturers around the world are now using platinum instead of palladium in gasoline engine catalysts. This heavy shift in...

15 Dec 2018

Central Bank Bullion Policies - The Deutsche Bundesbank

Deutsche Bundesbank acts as the central bank of Germany by holding the country's vast gold reserves. In fact, with its gold holdings now...

02 Dec 2018

The Swiss National Bank's Gold Policies

Switzerland is ranked 8th in the list of countries holding gold in their national banks. Its national gold reserves now stand at 1040 tonnes...

02 Dec 2018

Deutsche Bank Fined for Market Manipulation

Recently, a veteran litigator living in Washington DC J. Scott Nicholson filed a lawsuit against the banks responsible for regulating the price of...

30 Nov 2018

Turkey's Economic Crisis and the Roll of Gold

Turkey is currently facing a new dilemma. The re-elected Erdogan government is struggling to decide whether it should increase the interest rate...

19 Nov 2018

Precious Metals vs Cryptocurrencies - An Investment Overview

Investing can be a good financial strategy for individuals looking earn some extra money for the future. This world we live in has many...

19 Nov 2018

What is the Gold Standard?

The gold standard is a gold-backed system developed to regulate the value of various paper currencies used by different countries around the globe...

08 Nov 2018

Hungary's Repatriation of and Investment in Gold

The Hungarian National Bank has recently announced whopping tenfold increase in its gold reserves. The announcement was made in Hungary's...

08 Nov 2018

The Relationship Between Gold and Bitcoin

Since the arrival of Bitcoin in the mainstream economy and the boost in its price in the year 2017, Bitcoin has been correlated to gold. Many...

15 Oct 2018

Gold as a Backdrop Against a Debt Situation

A topic every financier loves to talk about is debt. The topic elicits such passion from all sides of the issue. Overall, one side of...

30 Sep 2018

Is a Trade War Good for Gold?

One of the hottest issues on the planet today is global trade. The issue tears apart nations, states, and families in ways that few other...

08 Aug 2018

The World's Top Gold Producing Countries

If you follow the gold market, you likely know that a host of factors influence the price of the world’s most well-known precious metal...

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