Gold vs S&P 500: Historical Performance and Investment Comparison
Published: Friday, 21 August 2026 07:00 | 
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Compare gold vs the S&P 500 over 50 years of returns, volatility, and market crashes. Plus a practical guide to how much of each to hold in your portfolio.
July Housing Starts Slump 12.4%, Stagflation Risks Rise
Published: Thursday, 20 August 2026 09:29 | |
| Home builders aren’t a happy bunch these days. The numbers show it. Mortgage rates have climbed since the start of the war in Iran, and high home prices are keeping buyers away. What’s more, rising material and construction costs eat into a homebuilder’s profits. So, many builders in America today are saying, “Why should we...
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Why Gold & Silver Jumped Overnight
Published: Thursday, 20 August 2026 03:34 | |
| Gold jumped 4.4% from Tuesday’s close in Wednesday’s US trade, landing near USD 4,522/oz. Silver did better still, up over 6% and back above USD 67/oz. What lit the fuse was one very specific headline, that the US Treasury would double buybacks of long-dated Treasuries. This came out of the blue, and affects the 10-to-30-year
2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo Bullion Coin by The Perth Mint | BullionStar
Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 10:38 | |
| Wild by design, rare by nature, struck in 99.95% pure platinum by The Perth Mint. The 2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Kangaroo ...
Why Is Gold Valuable? The Reasons Behind Gold’s Enduring Worth
Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 07:01 | |
| Why is gold valuable? We look at the physical properties that set gold apart, and the role it's played throughout history.