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China ended retail paper gold trading through major banks. Learn what changed, why it matters, and what it means for investors.

Learn what fineness means in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion, and why purity is only one factor when comparing products.

Explore the Best of the Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Explore why central bank gold reserves continue growing as digital currencies expand and what that reveals about modern monetary stability.

Discover how catalytic converter recycling and the platinum scrap market strengthen PGM supply and influence platinum and palladium prices.

Discover why silver has historically outperformed gold during the early stages of economic recoveries and expanding industrial demand.

Discover how geopolitical risk premiums influence gold prices and why investors pay more for gold when global uncertainty rises.

Learn why gold often reacts differently during inflation and stagflation, and what each economic cycle means for investors.

Learn how coin mintage influences rarity, collector demand, and long-term value—and why low production alone isn't enough to matter.

Explore the gold rushes that transformed nations, built cities, and reshaped the global economy through history's greatest gold discoveries.