Gold Prices
An insightful look at gold prices, the gold market, and gold news and how it relates to today's economy and jewelry consumer, hosted by Apples of Gold Jewelry.
Gold Overtakes Platinum in the Precious Metals Market
A pretty rare occurrence that is not so rare nowdays: gold prices are valued higher than platinum prices in the precious metals commodities market. Say what? Yes, gold costs more than platinum! As of the close of the last business day (April 6, 2012), gold closed at $1,634.10 per ounce and platinum closed at $1,602 […]
Deflation: When Bad Things Happen to Gold Markets
You know, with the world’s stock markets so volatile, I keep expecting that gold prices are going to soar and all the jewelry I’ve acquired over the years will instantly become worth a great fortune. (It always has been worth a great fortune, but so far, only to me.) But at the moment, it seems the opposite […]
Panning for Clues in the Gold Market
This weekend, I was in Phoenix, Arizona and then headed upstate to Kingman. A friend mentioned that there was a gold mine along the way that operated “when gold prices are good.” I’m guessing it’s not in operation currently. There are many ways to get the gold out of the ground, including panning, sluicing, metal […]
Mining Companies Prepare for Long “Winter”
Goldminers and the companies they work for are “hunkering down” for a long and difficult winter, but not the one we normally think of. North American mining companies are preparing to ride out the winter of a global economic slowdown; looking to rein in spending and perhaps delay some projects and exploration. They have come along way […]
Clear the Decks: Gold Is Coming Down!
So is it fun enough for you yet? Does the fall out from the mortgage meltdown that led to the world markets instability and stocks tumbling finally seem to hit home? It’s been a rough time in the markets lately, and while many people have found sanctuary in precious metals, even that stability may be […]
Go for the Gold?
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve noticed the downturn of the economy and resulting wild swings of the stock markets. Investors have been fleeing in droves, seeking shelter and safe havens for their money, but still hoping to pick off something of real value that will possibly give them a return. Hundreds of thousands […]