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Trump or Biden - Which is Better for Gold?

06 Feb 2024

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

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

26 Jan 2024

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...

Solving the World’s Debt Problems

08 Jan 2024

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...

The All New 2024 Somalian Elephant Series - Now Available

05 Oct 2023

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

The 2024 British Britannia Series - Now Available

05 Oct 2023

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

China's Automotive Industry Supporting PGM Prices

16 Sep 2022

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

Switzerland Increases its Gold Imports

13 Sep 2022

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

Why Are Central Banks Selling Gold?

25 May 2022

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

What is Causing the Drop in Palladium Prices?

24 May 2022

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

Market Summary, April 22, 2022

25 Apr 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...

Market Summary, April 8, 2022

11 Apr 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...

Market Summary, April 2, 2022

02 Apr 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...

Market Summary, March 28, 2022

28 Mar 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...

Bullion Update, March 14, 2022

14 Mar 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...

Russia Continues to Stockpile Gold and Foreign Currency

08 Mar 2022

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

Eurozone Debt Fears May Fuel Demand for Gold and Silver

02 Mar 2022

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

Precious Metals Summary, Feb 25, 2022

28 Feb 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...

Precious Metals Summary, February 18, 2022

22 Feb 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...

Precious Metals Summary, February 11, 2022

14 Feb 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...

Precious Metals Update, February 4, 2022

07 Feb 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...

UAE In Hot Water with LBMA

01 Feb 2022

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...

Bullion Market Update, January 14, 2022

20 Jan 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...

The Bond Between Gold and Oil

20 Jan 2022

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

Gold Update, January 8, 2022

08 Jan 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...

A Green Future For The Gold Industry

03 Jan 2022

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...

Rising Inflation Concerns Boost Gold Sales in Germany

23 Dec 2021

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

Central Bank of Ireland Accumulates Bullion Reserves

23 Dec 2021

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

Gold Market Update, December 3 2021

09 Dec 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...

Historic Britannia Silver Coins Get Reintroduced for 2022

07 Dec 2021

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

Why is Singapore Increasing its Gold Reserves?

07 Dec 2021

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

Gold Market Update, November 29 2021

30 Nov 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...

Gold Market Update, November 19, 2021

22 Nov 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...

Gold Market Update, November 12, 2021

15 Nov 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...

Gold Market Update, Oct 30, 2021

01 Nov 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...

Gold Market Update, October 23, 2021

26 Oct 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...

Gold Market Update - Oct 16, 2021

18 Oct 2021

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

How Does Solar Demand Affect the Gold Price?

15 Jun 2021

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

5 Factors that Influence the Gold Price

14 May 2021

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...

Can the Recent Bitcoin Dip Boost the Gold Price?

04 May 2021

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

Is Silver a Better Investment Than Gold?

04 May 2021

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

What are the signs of inflation in the United States?

03 Apr 2021

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

Modern Monetary Theory and the Gold Market

26 Mar 2021

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

Russian Palladium Shortage Causes Prices to Soar

26 Mar 2021

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

What Causes Volatility in the Silver Market?

19 Mar 2021

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

How are the Swiss Franc and Gold Prices Related?

10 Mar 2021

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

How has Covid-19 affected precious metals price manipulation?

16 Feb 2021

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

Is Reddit Influencing the Silver Price?

09 Feb 2021

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...

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

07 Feb 2021

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...

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

09 Oct 2020

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...

A New Gold Standard in the Making

09 Oct 2020

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

How has Coronavirus impacted the bullion market?

12 May 2020

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

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

10 May 2020

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...

Gold Rising is an Unintended Consequence of Middle East Turmoil

21 Feb 2020

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

Gold is looking more promising to European Central Banks

04 Dec 2019

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Do Declining Populations Boost the Gold Price?

01 Dec 2019

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Italy May Benefit from Negative ECB Rates

26 Nov 2019

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

Will Inflation Reemerge in 2020?

15 Nov 2019

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

How Much Money Will Be Printed in the Next Year?

11 Oct 2019

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

What Happens When Bankers Introduce Zero or Negative Rates

11 Oct 2019

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

ECB Pledges To Stimulate Euro Economy

07 Oct 2019

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Negative Interest Rates Are Damaging the Swiss Economy

30 Sep 2019

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The ECB May Hurt Bank Profits Even Further

30 Sep 2019

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Mr. Draghi Must Love Gold

24 Sep 2019

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...

Could the Silver Market Be Cornered Again?

24 Sep 2019

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

02 Sep 2019

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

Buying Gold and Silver During a Recession

02 Sep 2019

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

The Effects of Currency Wars

19 Aug 2019

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...

The German Yield Curve Can Only Be Good for Gold

06 Aug 2019

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...

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

02 Aug 2019

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...

The World is Ready for the Next Major Gold Event

17 Jul 2019

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

Why Have the Russians Accumulated So Much Gold

24 Jun 2019

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

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

12 Jun 2019

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...

The Popularity Of Bitcoin In Europe

11 Jun 2019

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

The Risk of Euro Depreciation

10 Jun 2019

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

How is Globalisation Changing?

03 Jun 2019

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

How Would A No-Deal Brexit Impact Germany?

28 May 2019

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...

German Citizens Hold Most of the Country's Gold

28 May 2019

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

How Will The Deutsche Bank Scandal Affect The Global Economy

28 May 2019

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

The US China Trade War Benefits the Gold Market

22 May 2019

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...

EU Gold Reserves - Politics, Repatriation, and Central Banks

08 May 2019

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

Why Are Central Bankers Buying Gold?

07 May 2019

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

Inflation Creep is a Real Possiblity

22 Apr 2019

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

Would A Central Bank Currency Hurt Bitcoin

22 Apr 2019

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

The Risks of Negative Yielding Debt

31 Mar 2019

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

The Pound May Strengthen After Brexit

21 Mar 2019

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

A Move Away From the US Dollar

20 Mar 2019

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...

A Merger Between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank

20 Mar 2019

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

Russia's Central Bank Increases its Gold Holdings

14 Mar 2019

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...

The Debt Woes of Banks Connected to Italy

14 Mar 2019

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

Italy's Debt Crisis

12 Mar 2019

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...

Gold Prices in the Next Recession

06 Mar 2019

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Gold Backed ETF's Are Booming

27 Feb 2019

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...

Deutsche Bank Settles Silver Price Fix Lawsuit

20 Feb 2019

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

Why Bitcoin investors are buying gold

20 Feb 2019

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

Italian Bonds and the Euro Decline

19 Feb 2019

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

Is this the Year of Palladium?

08 Feb 2019

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

Does Davos Affect the Gold Market

31 Jan 2019

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...

Brexit and Gold

20 Jan 2019

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...

China's Gold Buying Policies

09 Jan 2019

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

Why Do Countries Use Fiat Money?

04 Jan 2019

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...

A look at Precious Metals in 2019

02 Jan 2019

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

Why has Palladium Performed so Well?

15 Dec 2018

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

Central Bank Bullion Policies - The Deutsche Bundesbank

15 Dec 2018

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

The Swiss National Bank's Gold Policies

02 Dec 2018

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

Deutsche Bank Fined for Market Manipulation

02 Dec 2018

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

Turkey's Economic Crisis and the Roll of Gold

30 Nov 2018

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

Precious Metals vs Cryptocurrencies - An Investment Overview

19 Nov 2018

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

What is the Gold Standard?

19 Nov 2018

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

Hungary's Repatriation of and Investment in Gold

08 Nov 2018

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

The Relationship Between Gold and Bitcoin

08 Nov 2018

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...

Gold as a Backdrop Against a Debt Situation

15 Oct 2018

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...

Is a Trade War Good for Gold?

30 Sep 2018

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...

The World's Top Gold Producing Countries

08 Aug 2018

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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