Mint State Gold

Indian gold buyers sidelined for most of the past year due to surging costs are now snapping up bullion as a drop in prices unleashes pent up demand . . . . Swansy Afonso and Shruti Srivastava, Bloomberg News

The Russian government could achieve its goal of de-dollarizing the economy by taking one simple step. . . .The Economist

Investors say that the silver bull run is long overdue, as silver typically follows gold’s course. . . . Jeremy Whannell

As the 10-Year Treasury bills reached a one year high over 1.50%, Gold couldn’t stay above the key $1,800 level. . . .Barry Stuppler

According to the China Gold Association, gold consumption rose by more than 80 percent year-on-year during this year's Spring Festival holiday . . . . Gao Ang

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a warning Monday about the dangers that bitcoin poses both to investors and the public.. . . .Jeff Cox

Spot silver prices (XAG/USD) has recently pushed to session highs in the $27.70s, having previously remained. . . .Joel Frank

In the face of historically low interest rates and chronically depressed bond yields, institutional investors are turning to gold as a portfolio diversifier. . . . Kelsey Rolfe

We live in unprecedented times. As the world's population grows and industrialization takes hold in more corners. . . .Maria Smirnova

Gold is being ignored these days in light of skyrocketing Bitcoin, but it’s presenting a great opportunity. . . .Moe Zulfiqar, B.Comm.