Why I Write about Gold More than Gold Coins

Some clients and customers I meet wonder why I don’t write more about rare coins than gold and silver bullion.

Why I Write about Gold More than Gold Coins

Some clients and customers I meet wonder why I don’t write more about rare coins than gold and silver bullion.

Gold and Silver Are Still Outperforming Stocks So Far in 2017

Gold and silver are still outperforming stocks so far in 2017, and over the last 15 years. Late last year, gold fell after the election, but it has risen since Donald Trump took office, partly in response to his series of controversial statements and Executive Orders. 

Liberal Comics and Cartoonists Outnumber Conservatives – and That’s No Joke!

Barron’s Changes from Gold Bear to Gold Bull in One Month

On December 26, 2016, Barron’s’ Commodities Corner column was titled “The End of a Golden Era.” In that article, Barron’s reported on the new bearishness among many Wall Street pundits, who assumed that gold’s post-election correction would continue throughout 2017.  But four weeks later, On January 23, 2017, Barron’s Commodities Corner had a completely different outlook on gold – after it had recovered.

Barron’s Changes from Gold Bear to Gold Bull in One Month

On December 26, 2016, Barron’s’ Commodities Corner column was titled “The End of a Golden Era.” In that article, Barron’s reported on the new bearishness among many Wall Street pundits, who assumed that gold’s post-election correction would continue throughout 2017.  But four weeks later, On January 23, 2017, Barron’s Commodities Corner had a completely different outlook on gold – after it had recovered.

What the Networks Did Not Tell You About Last Week’s Inauguration

On Thursday, I attended the Texas-hosted Trump Inaugural Ball (called “Black Tie & Boots”) featuring popular musical acts such as Clay Walker, Kevin Fowler, The Beach Boys, Tanya Tucker and the Gatlin Brothers.  So much for the mantra many of the media kept repeating that no name entertainers were participating.

What the Networks Did Not Tell You About Last Week’s Inauguration

On Thursday, I attended the Texas-hosted Trump Inaugural Ball (called “Black Tie & Boots”) featuring popular musical acts such as Clay Walker, Kevin Fowler, The Beach Boys, Tanya Tucker and the Gatlin Brothers.  So much for the mantra many of the media kept repeating that no name entertainers were participating.

Gold is Up in 2017

So far in 2017, gold is up 3.8% vs. only 0.6% in the Dow Jones index, but the New Year is still young.  Gold reached $1,200 last Thursday for the first time since November 22, 2016.

2016 American Eagle Gold Sales Were the Best Since 2011

The U.S. Mint just reported that their American Gold Eagle sales reached almost one million ounces in 2016, the best sales total since 2011.