- Global Market, Gold Market
- September 17, 2026
Why Gold Is Quoted in US Dollars Worldwide
Gold is mined, bought, and sold in almost every part of the world, yet the headline international price is usually quoted in US dollars. That does not mean gold belongs to the US market or that buyers must purchase it in dollars. The dollar serves as the main international unit of account for gold, […]
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- Global Market, Gold Market
- September 16, 2026
What Is the Gold-Silver Ratio and Why Does It Matter?
Gold and silver often move in the same broad direction, but they do not move by the same amount. The gold-silver ratio is a simple way to measure that difference. The ratio tells you how many troy ounces of silver are needed, at current market prices, to equal the value of one troy ounce […]
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- Global Market, Gold Market
- September 16, 2026
How Gold Has Performed Over the Long Term
Gold is often discussed as a store of value, an inflation hedge, and a safe-haven asset. But over long periods, the more useful question is simpler: how has gold actually performed? The answer depends heavily on the period, the currency and the starting price. Gold has delivered substantial long-term gains since the modern freely […]
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- Global Market, Gold Market, US Market
- September 15, 2026
Why Gold and the US Dollar Sometimes Rise Together
Gold and the US dollar are often described as moving in opposite directions. That is a useful rule of thumb, but it is not a law. There are periods when gold and the dollar rise at the same time. This can seem contradictory because gold is commonly priced in US dollars, but both assets […]
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- Global Market, Gold Market
- September 15, 2026
What Happens to Gold When Interest Rates Are Cut?
Interest-rate cuts are often described as positive for gold. The basic logic is easy to understand: when returns on cash and bonds fall, the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset such as gold can fall as well. But the relationship is not automatic. Gold can rise before a cut, fall after one, or move […]
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