Gold fell 3% on July 13, dropping to $3,996.76 an ounce as renewed conflict with Iran pushed oil futures 5% higher and raised concerns about another inflation surge.[1] At first, that may seem backward. War is escalating. Oil tankers have been attacked. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed. Yet gold initially moved lower.…

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When individuals begin exploring precious metals as part of their financial strategy, the real challenge often isn’t deciding whether gold or silver is a smart long-term hedge — it’s determining which company they can trust to handle the transaction. Comparison shopping becomes essential, and it quickly becomes clear that gold companies vary widely in honesty,…

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