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Is Owning Physical Precious Metals Better Than Owning Paper Contracts or Shares?
One of Bleyer’s core business motives is to make bullion investment more accessible to everyone. We hope that this article prompts a greater understanding as to why investing in paper gold and silver is not the same as owning your very own Physical Precious metals.
The Edge of Tomorrow – Live. Negotiate. Repeat.
What to make of this week’s unprecedented meeting between the US President and the leader of North Korea and how does this summit affect the price of Gold?
10 Spending Habits You Could Give Up To Save Money
Financial success is being in control of our money, not our money in control of us. So, let’s take a look at 10 great financial habits that will help us save money in both the short and long-term.
Economic Crisis Ahead: Italy
Today, once again, the Italian financial crisis is yet another alarm trying to wake us up. Why is the Italian coalition important for Physical Gold? Learn more in this week’s article.
NEW COIN – Tuvalu’s 2018 ‘Iron Man’ Marvel Series Coin
We’re very pleased to announce that The Perth Mint’s new 2018 ‘Iron Man’ Marvel Series Coin is now available to order through Bleyer’s website in 1oz Silver. Please allow us to introduce you to – the 4th addition to Tuvalu’s Marvel series – Iron Man.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from May 2018
Welcome to May’s monthly update. There’s a fair amount shifting in the financial world at the moment. This roundup will focus on Inflation, Italy and the Eurozone, and UK house prices.
How Much Would the Gold from The Italian Job Heist be Worth Now?
This week’s article takes a look at a more light-hearted topic. Let’s all become teenagers for a few minutes and consider that excellent question of ‘how much really would the gold from The Italian Job heist really be worth today’?
Is Precious Metals Investment the Least Stressful Way to Make Money?
Investing in Precious Metals can, and is, stressful – because it is investing! And investing our hard earned cash is stressful precisely because it’s hard earned. So, what does the question mean – is it the least stressful way to earn money?
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from April 2018
Why the renewed scramble to discuss the Gold and Silver price this week? Giving a mini-update seems only valid once again as the economic news heats up.
Bulk Buying Precious Metals: What Bleyer Can Do For You
If you are a reader – or well-known member of our client family thinking of investing further with us – it is worth considering the advantages of bulk buying. Let’s focus on the advantages of buying precious metals in bulk.
Top 3 Reasons Why Our Financial System Is Bound to Fail
“You hear that Mr Anderson? That is the sound of inevitability.” It’s the perfect quote for this week’s article. Here are the top 3 reasons why our financial system will eventually fail.
Benefits of Owning Proof Coins & Proof Sets
Today we discuss the advantages of holding Proof vs bullion coins. Trusted UK Bullion Dealer.
What’s been happening to Gold recently?
We hope you, your family and loved ones have enjoyed the Passover, Easter or long holiday Bank Holiday weekend, whichever you celebrate the most. This week, I’d like to have another quick look at the Gold news, as to do otherwise would be to ignore the exciting shifts that have occurred in the Gold price recently.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from March 2018
We take a look at this month’s gold and silver news, a brief look at market manipulation and key takeaways for this month. Learn more in this week’s article.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beast Black Bull Coins
We’re very pleased to announce that the Royal Mint’s new 2018 Queen’s Beast Black Bull coins are now available to order through Bleyer’s website in 2oz Silver and 1oz Gold. Please allow us to introduce you to – the 5th addition to The Royal Mint’s The Queen’s Beast series – The Black Bull of Clarence.
Which is more profitable – Gold Investment or Property Investment?
Bleyer is often approached by potential clients who have come into some money, usually through bereavement or a financial settlement of some kind. A common question on such a client’s mind is ‘Where do I invest this money? I don’t need it yet for any particular reason for a number of years, so I’ve been thinking of Gold but also Property.’
Top 10 Reasons Owning Physical Gold is Better Than Owning Paper Contracts
As private investors and people who like to make their money go further, we may have come to a decision that we would like to own some Gold and Silver. Learn more about the different ways of owning these metals – most notably in an EFT (exchange-traded fund) or Physical Metal (coins and bars).
Top 5 Reasons Why the Price of Commodities Fluctuate
Gold and silver is as much of a commodity as corn. If these are tangible substances, unlike stocks and shares, why does the price fluctuate quite so much as they do? In answering this question we need to further understand the forces affecting the possible price changes in precious metals.
Monthly roundup – Key Silver stories from February 2018
Due to the update two weeks ago on the mini stock market correction, today’s Monthly Review is going to specifically focus on Silver rather than Gold. In particular, this month’s update is going to hone in on a rare phenomenon which has only happened for a few days in 2003, 2008, 2016 and now.
How To Invest in a Loved One’s Future in Just 10 Minutes
How can you invest in Gold and Silver for your loved ones? We are able to make investments in under 10 minutes – sometimes very profitable, good and convenient ones. Learn how in this week’s article.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s 2018 Oriental Britannia Coins
We’re very pleased to announce a new addition to our website – The 2018 Oriental Border Britannia Coin is available in both 1oz gold and 1oz silver. Learn more in this article.
Gold, Silver and the Stock Market Crash
It cannot have escaped our reader’s notice that last week there was a newsworthy Stock Market crash last week so let’s address the elephant in the financial room. What’s going on? Learn more in this week’s article.
Why you should vote Bleyer Bullion for Bullion Dealer of the Year 2018
A heartfelt thank you to all our clients and readership; to our delighted surprise, Bleyer are through to the final five against some huge players in the bullion industry for Bullion Directory’s 2018 Bullion Dealer of the Year Awards! Read about why we feel we should win.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from January 2018
It’s been a few months since I have come across such an abundance chorus of voices this week talking about how Gold is set for a break out. Here’s what happened this January.
Glossary: Assets vs. Liabilities
The importance of understanding assets and liabilities comes apparent when it is understood that most people suffer financially because they simply don’t have any assets, have too many liabilities and confusing the two. But what do they really mean?
A Brief Look Forward at Platinum and Palladium in 2018
This week, we’re going to take a brief look at what the market commentators are expecting from Platinum and Palladium in 2018. Learn more in our latest article!
An International Look At What Events Will Affect the Price of Gold in 2018
As life returns to the wonderful normality of routine, it’s definitively worth reminding ourselves that not all may occur in a routine fashion this coming year. Here’s an international look at what events will affect the price of Gold in 2018.
A Quick Look Back at Gold in 2017
Strangely, when asking others what the gold price did in 2017, most have said it went down. Actually it went up, only a little but it ended the year better than where it started. Here’s a quick look at how the Gold price moved in 2017.
Top Tips for Polishing and Cleaning Your Silver
Gold doesn’t tarnish but can get a bit mucky over the years if circulated, but silver is a different matter. This precious metal is renowned for tarnishing. There are several steps we can take to keep our Silver coins and bars in tip-top condition, here are our top tips.
NEW COINS – 2018 Chinese Panda Coins
The 2018 Gold and Silver Chinese Panda Coins are now available. They come in 30g Silver, or 1g, 3g, 8g, 15g, 30g Gold.
Bullion for a quick buck or long-term security?
Why bitcoin Investors should consider diversifying their portfolio. There is security in holding bullion.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from November 2017
Here are our top stories that had an impact on Precious Metal prices in November 2017.
2oz of ‘Rare Welsh Gold’ Sold at Auction for £44,000
Some rare welsh gold just sold for 20 times its normal value. Why is welsh gold worth more?
Using Gold and Silver to Save for your Child’s First Car
It’s fair to say the most expensive years are the teenage ones. Can saving with Gold and Silver help with such expenses?
Glossary: What do we mean by Dollar Strength?
Within the financial articles which appear day after day there are often terms we hear so often we don’t quite understand what they mean. This week, we’re going to briefly explore what is meant by Dollar Strength – together with its inverse Dollar Weakness, and most importantly for Bleyer’s clients, how this relates to the price of Gold.
The Origin of Money: A Brief History
Today, we call bank notes ‘money’ and Gold and Silver ‘assets.’ But a paper banknote is not actually money at all – it is a currency. Real money is actually Gold (and Silver), not what we consider to be money today. In this blog, we explore the origins of money and why precious metals play such a crucial role in today’s financial conditions.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from October 2017
Within this month’s round-up we’re going to look at 3 key events that had an impact on Precious Metal prices in October.
5 Interesting Facts about Investing in Silver
Bleyer has regularly focussed on writing about the characteristics and advantages of investing in Silver over the years. But it is particularly timely now. Here are some interesting reasons why.
Scientists discover neutron star collisions produce gold & platinum
Scientists have detected the collision of two neutron stars for the first time in history, yielding new insights into physics, the structure of the universe, and the origin of elements such as gold and platinum. Source: CNBC
Gold hits 1-week high amid renewed North Korea fears
Gold prices climbed to their strongest level in more than a week on Monday as renewed concerns over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions stoked safe-haven demand for the precious metal and weighed on the dollar.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (October 9 – 13)
Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beast Unicorn
We’re pleased to announce that the Royal Mint’s new Queen’s Beast Unicorn coins are now available to pre-order through our website in 2oz Silver and 1oz Gold. The coins will be arriving with our suppliers some time early October so we hope to be able to ship to you during at the beginning, or during the first week of October so make sure you order early to avoid disappointment.
Top 3 reasons why Precious Metals Investing is for everyone
Let’s take a look at how Investing in Physical Gold and Silver can be for everyone, regardless of your budget or your age.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (October 2 – 6)
Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.
Gold Prices Sink to 7-Week Lows at Start of Busy Week
Gold prices started the week on a downbeat note on Monday, as the dollar and Treasury yields continued higher amid optimism over the health of the U.S. economy and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from September 2017
This month there are so many flags being raised in political and economic arenas that we’ll discuss five shorter points in this month’s roundup.
Gold Prices Slide Towards 5-Week Lows on Yellen’s Hawkish Tone
Gold prices extended losses from the prior session on Wednesday, as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted expectations of a December rate hike.
Gold dips as German election result knocks euro
Gold eased on Monday as the prospect of a fractured parliament in Germany following Chancellor Angela Merkel’s less than resounding election victory over the weekend knocked the euro lower.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (September 25 – 29)
Gold prices pushed higher on Friday, pulling away from the previous session’s four-week low as risk aversion escalated and the U.S. dollar fell amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
How North Korea Is Acting on Gold
Precious metals including gold have been buoyed by the tensions in the Korean peninsula.
Best options for safe Home Storage
As investors ourselves we know that our customers need absolute peace of mind and protection regarding their Precious Metals. Storage is a significant part of that and can be in a variety of forms- at home, in the office or a professional vault.
Gold slips as equities, dollar surge ahead of Fed meet
Gold slipped to its lowest level in over two weeks on Monday as the dollar and equities rallied, while prospects of monetary policy tightening in the United States ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting also weighed on the metal.
Gold little changed amid firmer equities and weaker dollar
Gold held steady on Wednesday amid firmer equities and a softer dollar, with safe-haven demand for the metal supported after U.S. President Donald Trump urged tougher measures against North Korea.
Dollar recovery pushes gold down from one-year high
Gold prices fell on Monday from the previous session’s 13-month high as relief that North Korea did not conduct a missile test over the weekend helped to lift global stocks, the U.S. dollar and bond yields.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (September 11 – 15)
Gold prices rose to the highest level in a year on Friday as the dollar remained under pressure amid doubts over prospects for a third Federal Reserve rate hike this year.
Royal Mint Lunar Year Of The Dog Coins
The new Royal Mint Lunar Dog coins dated 2018 are now available to purchase from Bleyer.
NEW COINS – The Royal Mint’s Lunar ‘Year Of The Dog’ Coins
We are pleased to announce that the Royal Mint’s new Lunar Year of the Dog coins are now available to purchase through our website in 1oz Silver and 1oz Gold.
Gold could soon hit $1,400, but downside risks remain, strategists warn
Gold is currently trading around $1,340 per ounce. It is up 2.45 percent over the past seven days. The current period of elevated uncertainty, both in terms of U.S. domestic policy and in foreign diplomacy, is supporting gold prices. Dollar weakness is also supportive.
Gold gains after Trump’s debt ceiling agreement hurts dollar
Gold clawed higher on Thursday after President Donald Trump agreed a deal with opposition Democrats to temporarily extend the U.S. debt limit, helping to weaken the dollar.
Gold ends near 1-year high on North Korea jitters
Gold rallied Tuesday, as nervousness over North Korea’s weekend nuclear display, weakness in the dollar and broad losses in U.S. equities combined to push futures to the highest close in nearly a year.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from August 2017
August has seen the price of Gold rise by a massive 6.6% or £64.10 per ounce, while the price increase in Silver outpaced Gold at a whopping 10.73%. Here are some events that had an impact on Precious Metal prices in August.
Gold Above $1,300.00, More Upside Likely
Gold prices are moderately higher and have pushed back above the key $1,300.00 level in early U.S. trading Monday.
North Korea Fired a Missile Over Japan and Gold Prices Went Crazy
Gold rallied to the highest level this year after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan, boosting demand for havens amid escalating tensions between Pyongyang and the United States.
Gold at 9-1/2-month peak after North Korea missile test
Gold jumped to its highest since November on Tuesday, extending the prior day’s rally above $1,300 per ounce as investors bought bullion as insurance against falling prices of other assets after North Korea tested a ballistic missile over Japan.
Germany repatriates $31 billion in gold from Paris and New York
The country’s central bank announced Wednesday it has completed a program to repatriate gold bars worth nearly $31 billion from storage locations in New York and Paris.
Germany finishes bringing gold reserves back from France
Germany’s central bank says it’s completed a plan to repatriate gold reserves it stashed abroad during the Cold War three years ahead of schedule.
Gold inches higher as focus shifts to central banker meeting
Gold prices edged up on Wednesday, drawing some support from political uncertainty in the United States before a major central banking conference there this week.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (August 21 – 25)
Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.
Gold treads water at start of busy week
Gold prices were little changed on Monday, as market players looked ahead to this week’s annual meeting of top central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the heads of the U.S. and European central banks will be making keynote speeches.
Important Tax Savings associated with Gold & Silver which you need to know
So, this blog is not about avoiding Tax but using the normal legal paths that exist in Gold and Silver investing to pay only when we need to, not unnecessarily, when we don’t. This information may help inform you on one product choice over another.
UK pay growth picks up as unemployment rate falls again
Pay growth in the UK has started to edge up amid signs that the lowest unemployment since the mid-1970s may be boosting the bargaining power of workers.
Gold suffers largest one-day decline in almost 6 weeks
Gold prices on Tuesday suffered their steepest one-day drop in nearly six weeks, as data on retail sales and U.S. manufacturing came in better than expected and easing geopolitical tensions between North Korea and the U.S. undercut haven demand for the precious metal.
U.K. stocks rise for 2nd straight day as pound falters on softer-than-expected inflation
London-listed stocks rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, as the pound tanked after data showed U.K. inflation unexpectedly stayed unchanged in July.
As Trump and Kim trade barbs, lenders predict gold to hit $1,400
Gold prices are set to jump to a four-year high of $1,400 an ounce by the end of the year over mounting tensions between North Korea and the US, and surging demand in the world’s biggest consumers, according to the head of precious metals at a Russian investment bank.
Gold falls on strong dollar after U.S. data, easing North Korea tensions
Gold fell nearly 1 percent, down for a second day on Tuesday after better-than-expected U.S. economic data and easing tensions over North Korea encouraged investors to buy riskier assets, boosting stocks, the U.S. dollar and bond yields.
Top Reasons Why You Should Start Investing As Early As 25
Because Gold has risen in price by 24.62% in the last 3 years, it is illogical to assume that investing in Gold hasn’t been successful for many young people. This week, we take a look at some success stories of young people investing in precious metals.
Gold gains in Asia on renewed risk sentiment on NKorea tensions
Gold gained in Asia on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula hit risk sentiment.
Payment in gold bullion banned under new law to combat tax evasion
Panel set up by former chancellor George Osborne issues first ruling to fight ‘artificial and abusive’ avoidance schemes.
Gold drifts lower at start of busy week
Gold prices drifted lower on Monday, as market players looked ahead to a busy week of economic data, including monthly inflation indicators, for further clues on the timing of the next Federal Reserve rate hike.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (August 7 – 11)
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (August 7 – 11)
How much gold does Bank of England have: The number may leave you amazed
the London Bullion Market Association earlier this week revealed that there is about 300 billion dollars worth of bullion stocked inside the London vaults.
Gold Weaker On Profit Taking; U.S. Jobs Report On Deck
Gold prices ended the U.S. day session a bit lower Wednesday, on some mild profit taking from recent gains that pushed the market to a six-week high on Tuesday.
Global demand for gold drops 14 percent in first half of 2017: WGC
Global demand for gold fell 14 percent in the first half of this year due mainly to a sharp decline in purchases by exchange traded funds, the World Gold Council said in a report on Thursday.
The U.S. Dollar Is Under Pressure. That Makes for Bullish Gold Investments in 2018
The U.S. dollar cannot catch a break these days. It’s sunk to the lowest level in months and there’s no parachute to slow the descent. Neither inflation nor higher interest rates are likely in the short or even medium term.
Baby Naming Ceremony Gift Guide: The Perfect Precious Metal Gifts
It is traditional to give something made from Silver for a Christening. This evolved from Victorian times but not many people seem to know why. Learn more and get inspired with our Baby Naming Ceremony Gift Guide.
Gold dips on profit taking after touching 7-week high
Gold prices edged lower from their highest levels in almost seven weeks on Tuesday as the dollar rose and investors locked in profits from bullion’s rally last month.
Gold & Silver futures – Weekly outlook (July 29 – August 4)
Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.
Silver Investment: Outperformed Gold In This Major Sector
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Gold rises to six-week high as dollar drops after Fed statement
Gold rose for a second day on Thursday, hitting a six-week high as the dollar dropped to a 13-month low after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it would keep to a slow path of monetary tightening.
Draghi’s Comments and Precious Metals’ Movements
Precious metals saw an up-day on July 20, 2017, after the ECB’s (European Central Bank) president, Mario Draghi, said that policymakers would discuss potential changes in the bond-buying program in autumn.