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Category Archives: Gold and Silver Market
Here we cover the basics of the gold and silver markets. But also the not so basic as well. Such as physical versus paper markets, and how war affects the gold and silver price.
Plus our yearly reviews and prognostications for the precious metals markets.
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Must read articles about the Gold and Silver Market
What Does Gold Spot Price (Or Silver Spot Price) Mean?
Learn about spot prices, gold and silver futures, retail prices and how they are all set.
How Might War With North Korea Affect the Gold and Silver Price?
Does war cause gold and silver to rise? See what has happen during previous wars and what a war with the likes of North Korea could mean for gold and silver.
Why Does Gold Demand Remain Strong in the East?
Historically gold has been popular in the eastern hemisphere. See why the likes of China and Russia have been buying and what this might mean for us in the future.
Gold Purity and Silver Purity – A Complete Guide
When buying precious metals, it is important to have an understanding of the gold purity or silver purity of the bars or coins. Why? Because a small difference in gold or silver purity can have an impact upon the overall value of the gold or silver contained in a coin or bar. And therefore the price you pay.
What is a Troy Ounce? Troy Ounce vs Standard Ounce
Here’s everything you need to know about the unit of measure for gold and silver – the troy ounce.
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