Golden Minerals News

  Gold bars for sale investing has seemingly been in the news on a daily basis in recent years. Whether that was due to its well-known ability to  hedge against inflation ,  diversify portfolios , a surge in  investing interest , or simply thanks to a consistent, record-breaking  price run , it's been difficult to avoid news about gold.  And investors who got started with the precious metal as recently as 2024 or even early 2025 have seen a substantial return on their money. With gold starting 2024 priced at just $2,063.73 per ounce, it now sits at $3,250.56 for the same amount – a remarkable 57% increase in barely 18 months. With  inflation  still a concern for some Americans and the steady value gold offers in the face of this uncertainty, those who have not yet got invested in the yellow metal may be considering a move now. But gold doesn't work like many other assets and it comes with risks that will need to be strategica...

Editor’s note: This article was updated to include comments from Joseph Cavatoni from the World Gold Council. Gold continues to reestablish its role as a global monetary asset, and the yellow metal is attracting the attention of the European Central Bank. In a paper published on Monday, the ECB acknowledged gold’s safe-haven appeal amid rising economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. “Unlike most bonds and equities, it does not provide cash flow,” the analysts said in the paper. “Instead, its appeal reflects two unique features, particularly in times of high uncertainty. First, it is not a liability of any counterparty and thus carries no default risk. Second, given its limited and relatively inelastic supply, it retains its intrinsic value and cannot be debased. Accordingly, gold is often seen as a portfolio diversifier, a hedge against inflation and US dollar depreciation, and a safe haven in times of severe financial market or geopolitical stress.” Th...