African Bullion Blog
Gold Production Levels in South Africa Continue to Fall
Once the world’s leading gold producer, with the news that the country’s gold production fell for the 14th straight month in November not only raises serious questions for the country’s own economy but also for the global gold market in general, including one of the biggest; how far away is ‘peak gold’? Read More As …
2018 Silver Krugerrand Available on Pre-order
You may remember that last year, in 2017, the South African Mint added the release of a Premium Uncirculated Silver Krugerrand coin to their 50th-anniversary celebrations. Fast forward a year and they are now releasing another very special silver coin – the very first Silver Krugerrand Bullion Coin. The 1oz Silver Bullion Krugerrand is a …
Is the Window to Buy Silver Above a Gold/Silver Ratio of 80 Closing?, Ron Paul’s Dire Financial Warnings to the World and More
Is the Window to Buy Silver Above a Gold/Silver Ratio of 80 Closing? Some of the biggest players in the precious metals market have been making some savvy moves in silver buying recently, capitalising on the fact that it has been undervalued, in the opinions of many, for some time now. According to Jeff Clark, …
Impending Financial Crisis News, Bursting Bubbles You Should be Worrying About, South Africa Nearing Peak Gold and More
Will the Next Financial Crisis be Worse Than the Last? If you, like Donald Trump, base your opinion of the world’s financial health on the standard stock and asset markets it can seem that, as the US President claims, all is well and economies (especially his nation’s own) are booming. Look a little deeper though, …
China’s Clever Currency Game, the Global Impact of the Middle East, A Billionaire’s Grim Economic Predictions and More
The Specter of Venezuelan Debt Default Has the Financial World’s Vultures Circling For years now investing in Venezuelan bonds has been extremely popular among the largest investors in the world. Although never considered stable, and in fact known to be a higher risk option, the bonds were still hugely attractive, thanks to their attractive interest …
The Biggest Russia Story You May Not Have Heard, Puerto Rico’s Problems are Not Going Away and More
The Only Russia Story That Really Matters… Russia is rarely out of the international headlines these days. Russian Premier Vladimir Putin may either be Donald Trump’s worst enemy or his puppet-master, and either way that spells nothing good for international political stability. However, according to American lawyer, economist, and investment banker James Rickards the biggest …
Global Financial Crisis Predictions, The Possible Effects of Rising US Interest Rates, Fiat Currency Explained and More
Do All Fiat Currencies Have to Fail? Do you know what a fiat currency is? Or which currencies the term applies to? In a new video financial expert Mike Maloney explains both what fiat currency is and why the state of it right now is so concerning. Read More. Global Financial Crisis Looming a Lot …
Is China’s Move to Buy Oil with Gold Backed Yuan a Global Game Changer?
The world’s largest oil importer, the People’s Republic of China, has made a move to launch a groundbreaking futures contract that will be denominated in gold backed Chinese Yuan. It’s a big move for China but may be a big one for the world in general, especially the US, as the Russia Insider explains. Read …
Black Swans on the Horizon, Historically High Debt, Alan Greenspan’s Bond Warning and More
Three Looming Black Swans That Could Trigger the Next Global Recession In case you’re not familiar with the term, in finance a black swan is defined as events or occurrences that are both abnormal and difficult to predict. However, according to financial expert John Mauldin, he can foresee three black swans on the horizon that …