Tag: Precious Metals

Catalytic Converter Conundrum Continues Across the US

April 12, 2023
CaliforniaCatalytic convertercatalytic converter theftsCrime and IncidentsNorthern CaliforniaPrecious MetalsPublic SafetyRegional & State NewsRegional NewsSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California OC NewsState NewsUSUS News
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Catalytic converter thefts are creating havoc in cities across the country, with thousands of drivers victimized and forced to pay for costly repairs after criminals cut out the devices from under their vehicles. Incidents nationwide are up 1,215 percent between 2019 and 2022, according to data released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau in January….

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Diversifying Into Multiple Precious Metals

March 27, 2023
Business & MarketsgoldGold and CommoditiesMarketsplatinumPrecious MetalssilverSponsored Content
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Most financial advisors understand that you should not over-invest in a single sector of the economy. Instead, you should divide your investments across asset classes to prevent a total wipeout of your portfolio due to a single economic event. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are four of the most traded precious metals. However, you can…

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The Cost of Investing in Precious Metals

February 27, 2023
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Gold and silver and other precious metals like platinum and palladium provide valuable security in times of financial turmoil. Despite price fluctuations, physical precious metals pose no credit risk and retain an intrinsically high economic value even when the stock market crashes. What are the costs of precious metals investing, and what associated expenses are…

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5 Investments Likely to Thrive in a Downturn

October 12, 2022
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Whether you’re a business owner or concerned about your personal finances, you’ve likely been tuned in to current news about the economic status of the country. There’s been a lot of talk about recessions and at-risk investments in the past few months. Whether we’re in one, about to enter one, or far away from one,…

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Gold Market Cap: How Big Is the Gold Market?

September 12, 2022
Business & MarketscommoditiesGold and Commoditiesgold marketInvestmentmarket capitalizationMarketsPrecious MetalssilverSponsored Content
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The total gold market cap is approximately $11.34 trillion. Should the gold market capitalization be a crucial factor in your precious metal investment choices? Precious metals like gold and silver provide extensive benefits for commodities investors, but they are not attractive only as hedges against inflation. The market capitalization of your chosen commodity also brings certain…

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Gold Dips Slightly, Remains High as Inflation and War Lift Demand

April 14, 2022
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Gold futures dipped on April 14 after five weeks of consecutive gains, but rising inflation and safe haven demand driven by the Russia–Ukraine conflict have kept the precious metal on track for a second consecutive weekly gain, up about 1.2 percent. U.S. gold futures declined 0.6 percent to $1,973.30 an ounce, while spot gold fell 0.5 percent to…

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After Golden Year for Precious Metals, Silver Set to Shine in 2021

January 4, 2021
Businessglobal economygoldGold PricesMarketsmetals industryPrecious MetalssilverSilver Pricesstock market
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After a spectacular year, precious metals are set for further gains in 2021, with silver tipped to outperform, but analysts are growing more cautious about the prospects for gold as the global economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus. The pandemic triggered stockpiling by investors looking to protect their wealth. This, alongside supply deficits,…

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