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Most Exhuberant Market ... Ever
At any given time, investors have a choice of broad asset classes, including stocks, bonds, cash, and real estate. The ratio of stocks to cash is especially telling, since stocks are volatile and cash is stable. Where are Americans now? Apparently we’re as optimistic as we’ve ever been, with more than $3 of equities for every dollar in cash, up from the historic average of around $2. Read on »
US Mint unveils special $5 gold coin
Collectors can now see what the 2026 American Buffalo gold coin will look like with the U.S. Mint’s release of its image, Coin News reports. Produced at West Point, New York, the coin, which does not yet have an official price, is scheduled for release 12 noon, Dec. 10, and will be limited to one per household. Read on »
Seven Events That Shaped a Century of Gold Prices
In 1934, the US government raised the official price of gold from $20.67 to $35 an ounce. In September 2026, the market price averaged $4,319. Measured in today’s money, gold has done more than keep up with rising prices. An ounce is now worth almost five times what it was when the price was raised to $35 in 1934, and more than at the famous 1980 peak. For the companies that mine it, that has meant record margins. Read on »
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