Money Metals News Service

Swiss to Vote on Mandatory Gold Backing of Franc

A few years ago, the wisdom of central bankers went virtually unchallenged. Citizens simply assumed anyone working for the central bank must be trustworthy, disciplined, and wise.… Keep Reading

The Precious Metals Advantage: Are Silver and Gold a Good Investment?

If the time ever comes in your life or the lives of your children that a catastrophic financial collapse destroys the U.S. dollar or hyperinflation sends dollar prices soaring, your gold and silver assets will always hold value.… Keep Reading

A New Retirement Savings Trend Emerges

Stock brokers and investment advisors typically won’t mention it, but it is simple to own something other than the run-of-the-mill paper assets they are paid so handsomely to sell in your retirement account.… Keep Reading

David Smith Keeps Your Head in the Game...

David Smith’s credentials as a writer and analyst are impeccable. Prior to joining our Money Metals editorial team, he’d already spent 15 years investigating precious metals mines and exploration sites all over Argentina, Chile, Mexico, China, Canada… Keep Reading

Gold to Silver Ratio Reaches Extreme as U.S. Mint Sells Out

The silver to gold ratio plunged last week to its lowest level since 2009. The silver price got down to 1/75th the gold price. Expressed inversely, the gold to silver ratio rose to 75 to 1.… Keep Reading

Why Precious Metals Bulls Are Like Ebola Fighters…

Lately the Dow has been rising and falling hundreds of points in a day, bad news is coming from the Middle East, Europe is sliding into recession, and now we’ve got an Ebola scare!… Keep Reading

Hypocritical Fed Chair Finally Admits Public Should Buy Gold

Alan Greenspan is desperately attempting to rehabilitate his tattered image by encouraging responsible monetary policies that he personally rebuked when it actually mattered.… Keep Reading

Your Stockbroker Doesn't Want You to Buy Gold or Silver: The Ugly Truth

We spoke to several brokers about what they thought the best ways to invest money are. The brokers insisted on anonymity, as you'll see...… Keep Reading

Silver CEO Suggests Miners Halt Sales at Depressed Prices

Keith Neumeyer, President and CEO of First Majestic Silver, declared war on the paper futures markets this month. And he put out the call for other primary silver producers to join with him.… Keep Reading

Premiums Jump in Bellwether Pre-1965 Silver Coins

Supplies of 90% silver U.S. coins coming to market fluctuate dramatically. Lower silver prices in recent weeks are producing the expected result: Fewer investors holding these coins are willing to part with them, and dealers are bidding higher to get inve… Keep Reading