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The Bull Case for Gold

The Bull Case for Gold

"The natural order of things means the flip side of my dad’s phrase is about to have its day: If it is broke, fix it. Take it for what it’s worth, but it is of my opinion that the time has come to start gathering gold immediately."

Wednesday, April 1, 2020   •   Views: (7816)

A Day in the Life of a California 49er

A Day in the Life of a California 49er

Take a break from the present and go back in time to life as a 1849er Gold Prospector during the California Gold Rush - complete with a recipe for the notorious Hangtown Fry prospectors rewarded themselves after a good day in the fields.

Saturday, March 28, 2020   •   Views: (40781)

A Front Line COVID-19 View On Prospecting

A Front Line COVID-19 View On Prospecting

From GPAA Member and Station Captain/EMT for a DoD fire department - Preston Harris.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020   •   Views: (9340)

Go the Distance - The Solo Adventures of a Detectorist

Go the Distance - The Solo Adventures of a Detectorist

Keep your distance, the metal detecting way!

Tuesday, March 24, 2020   •   Views: (7845)

Gold Price Volatility In The Face Of COVID-19

Gold Price Volatility In The Face Of COVID-19

With the COVID-19 pandemic spreading rapidly across the world, a new global recession is all but assured. Deutsche Bank predicts China having two consecutive quarters of 30%+ contraction, while the US is anticipated to have a 12%+ contraction in the second quarter. As recession looms, it stands to reason that gold prices should be rising. Should being the operative word. Instead, we’re faced with a bit of a funky situation. Gold prices are falling. In the last month, gold has fallen nearly 7%. Granted, that is far less significant than the 9000+ point collapse of the Dow Jones in the same timeframe (roughly a third of its value). However, the drop is still surprising. Why is it that gold is falling?

Sunday, March 22, 2020   •   Views: (13843)

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