Jump in Gold Price

Based on the latest available data, the spot price of gold has experienced a significant jump today and has seen a substantial increase year-to-date.

Jump in Gold Price

Jump in Gold Price

Gold prices reached an all-time high today, with the spot price for one troy ounce climbing to over $3,530. This surge is attributed to several key factors:

Jump in Gold Price

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  • Anticipation of a Federal Reserve Rate Cut: Markets are currently pricing in a high probability (around 90%) of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve this month. Gold, which does not offer a yield, becomes more attractive to investors when interest rates are lower.
  • Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty: Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Gaza conflict, renewed trade tariffs, and concerns over the independence of the U.S. central bank, have driven investors toward gold as a traditional “safe-haven” asset.
  • Weakness in the U.S. Dollar: A weaker U.S. dollar makes gold, which is priced in dollars, cheaper for buyers holding other currencies, thereby increasing demand.
  • Strong Central Bank and Investor Demand: Central banks and major gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to accumulate gold, adding fundamental support to the rally.

Gold Year-to-Date Performance

Gold has had an exceptionally strong year. As of today, September 2, 2025, the price of gold has gained approximately 32% year-to-date. This rally has seen the metal hit multiple record highs throughout the year, driven by the same factors that are contributing to today’s rise.

Jump in Gold Price

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High Grade Silver Ore Slab

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silver slab – example only

Nice sawn vein specimen of fresh, unaltered high grade silver ore from the world-class Cobalt Ontario deposits. Sawn on one side only.  The deposit was described in Mineralogical Record, Volume 43, Number 6.  In general, veins are predominantly composed of carbonates (calcite and/or dolomite) with arsenides and sulpharsenides of Co, Ni and Fe with native Ag and Bismuth.  Most of this material has been squirreled away in collections by now, although specimens do occasionally come to market.

silver slab

There are a few of these silver slabs available. The very bright silver really makes this piece stand out, but, unfortunately makes it all so hard to photograph. As an example the one pictured above is 66 grams for $45.

Silver, Bornite

Silver, Bornite

There are a few of these beautiful native silver w bornite specimens available. Here is a 2 inch x 1 inch, Apx. 17.5 grams – Native Silver on Bornite thumbnail specimen from San Martin, Mexico. As an example the one pictured above is 17.5 grams for $60. 

Avon Gold Rush Collectible stein

Avon Gold Rush Collectible steinGold Rush Avon brown ceramic beer stein with lid 1987 Brazil - Picture 6 of 10

1987 8 1/2” tall  San Francisco Gold Rush Handcrafted in Brazil for Avon. Each one of is individually numbered (#32017) this is the last one. $35.

For further information on these: seo711@gmail.com

All the items shown here are very limited and subject to prior sale without notice.

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Also see the most expensive type of gold nuggets, the Crystalline Gold Nuggets

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Crystalline gold

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