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Amid a world of negative interest rates and slow growth, investors have stepped up the demand for gold in record breaking fashion. Considering the uncertain global economic environment, investors can’t seem to get enough of gold right now, and there’s little sign that demand is letting up. That is the assessment from the recently released […]

I believe buying gold makes sense for investors wanting diversification for their financial portfolio. Only by owning a range of different assets can you reduce the cost of uncertainty on your savings and spending power. Spreading out risk over multiple asset classes including precious metals is a simple definition of diversification. Diversification Can Reduce Financial […]

Could negative interest rates be on the horizon? As we discussed in a recent article on this site, a documented “war on cash” has already been initiated in several countries worldwide. In Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and the euro zone, central banks are using negative interest rates policy (NIRP) as a primary weapon in trying to […]

There appears to be a growing war on cash as evidenced by more frequent reports in the mainstream media suggesting central banks and federal governments are supporting the banning of currency (cash) in the foreseeable future. Consumer spending in most developed countries makes up at least 50% of the Gross Domestic Product. However, with sluggish […]

Following similar steps already taken in United.States the European Commission recently ordered 11 members of the European Union (EU) to enact the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD). These rules theoretically aim to shield taxpayers from the fall out of another banking crisis similar to the recent fiascoes in Cyprus and Greece. The BRRD mandates […]

So why is gold doing so well here in early 2016? As I write this gold is hovering in the low $1200.00 per ounce range, up over 10% year to date, already exceeding the high annual price estimate forecast by many ‘experts’. Even though metal prices regressed slightly from earlier highs during the trading days […]

Infographic courtesy of: Visual Capitalist This year looks to be another one of increased volatility as the market see-saws in different directions. Here are three compelling reasons why 2016 may be the perfect time to add gold to your portfolio. Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist

The most frequent question asked of us here at JHCB by the public goes something like this… “What’s a better buy, silver or gold?” Our simplistic answer is a polite “We don’t really know”, or a similar non-committal response usually followed up with our question for you… “Why are you buying precious metals?” We’ve found […]

Many of our wholesale and retail customers are unaware that Jack Hunt Coin Broker (now known locally as Jack Hunt Gold & Silver) once produced and marketed 100 oz. silver bars. It has come to our attention recently that there are some who mistakenly believe that these bars are a rare collectors item, produced by […]

Recently on more than one occasion I have come across bloggers essentially claiming that United States Mint is failing in its legal mandate to meet domestic investor demand for Silver Eagles. They argue that this especially holds true when market factors lead to significant increases in demand. Arguments range from poor management to nefarious intent […]