Existing Home Sales Plunge 8.4%, Gold Trades In Range
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While some parts of the country are seeing an early spring thaw, the U.S. housing market is still on ice. U.S. existing home sales tumbled 8.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million in January, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Thursday. The news was far worse than expected and marked the...
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Why Gold & Silver Prices Are So Volatile Right Now | Lynette Zang Interview
| The Mexican Mint Legacy: Casa de Moneda’s Journey from 8 Reales to Modern Libertads
| Before the U.S. dollar dominated global trade, Spanish colonial 8 reales struck at Mexico City circulated from Manila to London as the world’s most trusted currency standard. Casa de Moneda de México was established in 1535, producing these silver coins for nearly three centuries. The history of the Mexican Mint spans Spanish colonial silver that...
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Paul Hollis Appointed Director of the United States Mint
| On January 30, 2026, Paul Bryan Hollis was officially sworn in as the 41st Director of the United States Mint, following Senate confirmation in December. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Paul on this significant appointment. This places a longtime numismatist and precious metals professional at the head of the nation’s coin-producing institution during a...
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Lynette Zang: Don't Panic! How Much Gold & Silver You Need To Survive The Reset
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