Lackluster performance of gold price

With all the chaos in the world today you would expect the spot gold price to be way up. Considering that some people believe we’re the closest we’ve ever been to World War III, personally I would think we would be experiencing $3,000 Plus on the spot gold price!

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But, what do I know I’m just an Arizona weekend gold prospector?

Lackluster performance of gold price

Lackluster performance of gold price

Spot Gold Price

It’s true that the price of gold hasn’t soared as high as many expected despite significant “chaos” in the world, like heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing inflation. While these factors typically support gold’s price, other complexities are at play:

Strong US Dollar: A major factor is the strength of the US dollar. Gold is typically priced in dollars, so a stronger dollar makes gold more expensive for buyers holding other currencies, dampening demand.

Rising Interest Rates: Central banks, particularly the US Federal Reserve, are raising interest rates to combat inflation. This makes holding gold less attractive compared to interest-bearing assets like bonds, where investors can earn returns without the volatility of gold.

Uncertainty about Inflation: While high inflation usually benefits gold, the market might not be fully convinced that inflation will persist long-term. If investors believe inflation will be controlled soon, they might not see gold as a necessary hedge.

Mixed Geopolitical Impact: Geopolitical tensions can be a double-edged sword for gold. While they increase uncertainty and sometimes drive demand for safe havens like gold, they can also trigger risk-off sentiment, leading investors to sell assets across the board, including gold.

Gold’s Long-Term Performance: Remember, gold’s performance is cyclical and shouldn’t be judged solely on short-term fluctuations. It has historically proven to be a reliable store of value over the long term, and its future performance will depend on the complex interplay of various factors.

Overall, attributing the “lackluster” performance to a single factor is misleading. The current situation is nuanced, and understanding the interplay of these various factors is crucial for making informed investment decisions.

It’s important to remember that I am not a financial advisor and this is not financial advice. It’s always best to consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.

Lackluster performance of gold price

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High Grade Silver Ore Slab

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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

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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

Crystalline gold

Crystalline gold

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