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Depressed prices have led to the usual market response, a surge in physical demand for coins and bars globally. This is confirmed in conversations we have had with our refiner and mint partners in recent days . . . .

Since around mid-June, gold prices have come under substantial selling pressure. One of the main drivers behind this fall has been the on-going debate about interest rates . . . .

We’ve seen some significant swings in precious metals over the last several years ... Last weekend precious metals took a massive hit to the downside, sending shock waves throughout the industry. But was the move really representative of what’s happening in precious metals markets around the world? Or, is there an effort by large financial institutions to keep prices suppressed . . . .

Ultra-loose monetary policy and lower currency value necessary for debt-hit European countries undergoing painful austerity process . . . .

The United States Mint plans to resume sales to its authorized purchasers July 27 of American Eagle silver bullion coins, three weeks after sales were suspended so depleted inventory could be replenished . . . .

On Monday 20th July the gold price fell sharply, dropping 4.3% from its Friday closing price. This note explains what happened and counters some misconceptions . . . .

Gold plummeted from $US1132 an ounce to $US1092 in the space of minutes today after 5 tonnes of bullion was unloaded on the Chinese market . . . .

A new survey has shown that Chinese corporate debt is reaching unprecedented levels, at a time when economic growth is at a 25-year low . . . .

China ended six years of mystery over how much gold it’s hoarding, revealing a 57 percent jump in reserves and overtaking Russia to become the country with the fifth-largest stash of the metal . . . .

United States Mint officials decided July 13 that the bureau will not produce and issue the American Liberty, High Relief silver medal in 2015. Additionally, the American Liberty, High Relief gold coin is not to be an annual product . . . .