Blog 4/11 United Coin and Precious Metals

The dollar has been rising, and many people wonder how long this could go on. The US dollar index  tracks the USD’s strength against six currencies mostly weighted toward the euro. Having touched a 12-year high on Friday, the dollar … Continue reading →

The dollar has had a strong showing as higher US interest rates remain on the minds of investors, and many are predicting that the dollar rally is not over. The dollar index reached a new 12-year high on Tuesday, now … Continue reading →

Anthony Wing Kosner, a designer and developer who writes for American business magazine Forbes, said before the Apple Gold Watch price unveiling: “When Tim Cook [the Apple chief executive] hits the stage to reveal availability and pricing information about Apple Watch, … Continue reading →

Buying gold coins allows you, the investor, to diversify your investment portfolio and protect yourself against market volatility. Building a collection of gold coins is a great way to start diversifying your overall investment portfolio. Owning gold comes in many … Continue reading →

Gold futures scored their first gain in four sessions on Wednesday, buoyed by comments from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, a weaker U.S. dollar and signs of rising demand from China.

US officials announced they were investigating no less than 10 major banks for possibly rigging the precious-metals markets, despite the fact that European regulators dropped such a probe after finding no such evidence.

More than 2,000 unionised workers at the Lumwana copper mine, owned by Barrick Gold Corp., went on strike Monday demanding an explanation of their future once the company closes the operation, according to a senior government official. “They are demanding to … Continue reading →

GOLD BULLION halved an earlier 2.0% rally from new 6-week lows on Thursday in London as world stock markets crept to new record highs and the Euro whipped on the FX market following Greece’s formal request for an extension to its … Continue reading →

San Diego’s streets may be one step closer to repairs. The city unveiled a new high-tech car Tuesday meant to help show city officials where the worst roads are. Late last year, NBC Investigates revealed the city has paid out more than … Continue reading →

The Royal Mint has started selling gold and silver bars directly to the public for the first time. Silver minted bars are available in 100g units, while the gold bars range from 1g to 100g. Depending on the price of … Continue reading →