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Silver rebounds 3 percent and climbs back above 60 dollars, gold nears 4,200
The silver price recovered about 3 percent on Friday from its lowest level in two months, while gold rose towards 4,200 dollars. Why, and what it means if you sell silver.
Silver drops below 60 dollars and gold briefly below 4,100: silver price at a nine week low
The silver price fell almost 4 percent at one point on Wednesday and closed below 60 dollars, while gold briefly dipped below 4,100. What drove the drop and what it means if you sell.
Rolex raises gold watch prices twice in 2026, and the gold price is behind it
In 2026 Rolex raised the price of its gold watches twice, in January and in June. What gold has to do with it, and what an old gold watch is worth when you sell it.
Marianne: France mints gold bullion coins again, just like Belgium
After the Belga Gold, France now has its own gold bullion coin too: the Marianne. What it means for anyone looking to sell old Napoleons or 20 franc gold coins.
A 2,500 year old gold torque stolen from a French museum
In July 2026 two men smashed a display case in Chatillon sur Seine. Why melting erases history, and what that means when you sell old gold yourself.
A 9 million euro gold hoard inside a cellar wall in Dendermonde
In August 2026 workers found over 40 gold bars and some 4,000 gold coins inside a cellar wall in Dendermonde. What Belgian law says, and what old gold at home is worth.
Gold price in September 2026: how interest rates pushed gold down
Gold lost about 6 percent in September, silver almost 10 percent. The full month in numbers, and what that movement means if you want to sell old gold.
Gold price stalls on $4,200: six dollars short of a breakthrough
The gold price rose to $4,193.90 on Thursday, six dollars below the $4,200 mark, then slipped back. What that resistance means if you are selling old gold.
18.5 kilos of Viking silver in a Danish garden: weight or history?
A homeowner in Rebild unearthed 18.5 kilos of Viking silver, Denmark's largest hoard ever. What it is worth today, and what that teaches about selling silver.
An 1879 gold coin sold for 2.56 million dollars: why this one, and not yours?
An American gold pattern coin from 1879 fetched 2.56 million dollars in September. Why rarity counts for more than gold, and what that says about your old coins.
Etruscan tomb at Vulci: gold that lay underground for 2,600 years
At Vulci, archaeologists uncovered a monumental Etruscan tomb that held gold sheets among other finds. Why gold stays gold, and what that means when you sell old gold.
Gold slips below $4,200, its lowest price in nearly eight weeks
The gold price fell 2.5% on Monday to below $4,200, its lowest since 5 August, as US Treasury yields climbed above 5.2%. What it means if you are selling gold.
White gold Cartier Cheich breaks auction record at $3.4 million
A unique white gold Cartier watch fetched $3.4 million at Sotheby's. Why collector value can soar far above gold value, and what it means if you sell gold.
Belga Gold: Belgium has its own gold bullion coin for the first time
The Belga Gold is Belgium's first official gold bullion coin, a hundred years after the belga. What it means for anyone looking to sell old gold coins.
A strong US economy costs silver nearly 4 percent, gold slips below 4,300 dollars
Silver lost 3.88 percent on Wednesday and gold closed below 4,300 dollars after strong US business data. What that means if you want to sell silver or gold.
Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023: gold flinches, then bounces back
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75 to 4 percent on Wednesday. Gold slid during Warsh's press conference but recovered on Thursday. How to read the gold price now.
Gold slips below 4,300 dollars as US yields edge towards 5 percent
Gold fell through 4,300 dollars on Monday to its lowest level since August, pressured by US yields close to 5 percent. What that means if you want to sell.
Gold price in August 2026: the month in numbers
Gold gained almost 10 percent in August, silver around 15 percent. The full month in numbers, and what that movement means if you want to sell old gold.
Silver price drops more than 5 percent on the day the ECB raises rates
Silver lost 5.46 percent on Thursday after an ECB rate hike and hot US producer prices. What that fall means if you are thinking of selling silver in Belgium.
162,000 jobs knock the gold price back, yet gold holds 4,400 dollars
The US jobs report showed 162,000 new positions and gold shed almost 100 dollars. What the 16 September rate decision means for selling your old gold.
The gold price is watching the Fed, not the missiles at Hormuz
Fresh US strikes on Iran pushed oil above 97 dollars, yet gold gained barely one percent. What that reaction means for anyone looking to sell old gold.
Why the Netherlands moved 86 tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London
The Dutch central bank shifted 86 tonnes of gold out of the US and Canada to London. The real reasons behind it, and where Belgium's gold is kept.
Six percent off in a week and the gold price drops below 4,400 dollars
Gold lost close to 6 percent in seven days and fell below 4,400 dollars, despite a fresh strike near Hormuz. What that week means for anyone selling gold.
Warsh puts inflation first and gold loses 3% in a single session
Gold fell 3.14% on Friday after Fed Chair Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech. What this pullback means for anyone looking to sell old gold or silver.
Gold jumps more than 6% in a week as all eyes turn to Jackson Hole
Gold hits its highest level since May after climbing more than 6% in a week. What this means for anyone looking to sell old gold, ahead of Jackson Hole.
Gold price tops $4,500 after US Treasury accelerates bond buybacks
Gold jumped over 4% Wednesday, silver over 5%, after a surprise US Treasury move sent yields lower. What this means for anyone selling old gold or silver.
The truce with Iran has expired, but the gold price stays remarkably calm
The truce between the US and Iran has expired and Trump threatens Oman, yet the gold price barely moves. What this means if you want to sell old gold.
Gold tops 4,400 dollars, then pauses after the inflation report
Gold climbed to its highest level in two months this week, then pulled back Thursday. What this volatile week means for anyone looking to sell gold.
Silver outpaces gold after disappointing US jobs report
A weaker than expected US jobs report sent silver and gold sharply higher on Friday, with silver outrunning gold. What this means if you want to sell old gold or silver.
Gold breaks above 4,200 dollars as first concrete deal on the Strait of Hormuz nears
The US and Iran are nearing a detailed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil plunges, gold jumps above 4,200 dollars. What this means for those wanting to sell old gold.
The Fed as divided as in 2016, yet the gold price barely reacts
Three Fed officials demanded a rate hike, oil jumped 7 percent and Wall Street sank, yet the gold price stayed calm. What it means for anyone selling old gold.
Gold price climbs above 4,100 dollars as a pause in the Iran war sends oil plunging
A pause in the strikes between the US and Iran sends oil sharply lower and the gold price surprisingly higher. What this means for those wanting to sell old gold or silver.
Silver loses 3.46 percent in one day: rates and the dollar weigh more heavily than war risk
Silver fell 3.46 percent on Thursday, gold nearly 2 percent, despite oil above 100 dollars. What the drop means for those wanting to sell old silver or gold.
Silver price climbs over 4 percent in one day, gold lags far behind
Silver jumped over 4 percent on Tuesday, gold barely 2 percent. The silver price is nearing 60 dollars again. What that means for those wanting to sell old silver or coins.
The Fed talks of higher rather than lower rates again, gold has its weakest week in six weeks
The Fed talks for the first time of higher rather than lower rates, and gold drops to its weakest week in six weeks. What this means for those selling gold.
Inflation cools faster than expected, but gold fails to hold the gain
A surprisingly weak US inflation figure lifted gold briefly on Tuesday, but the gain quickly melted away. What this means for those wanting to sell old gold.
Gold dives below the 4,000 dollar mark for the first time since November
Gold dropped below 4,000 dollars on Monday due to a new escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. What the dive means for those wanting to sell old gold today.
Why the gold price falls, despite the war between the US and Iran
Gold fell towards 4,074 dollars on Wednesday, despite renewed strikes between the US and Iran. What the fall means for those wanting to sell old gold today.
Gold jumps above 4,100 dollars after weak US jobs figures
Gold rose above 4,100 dollars after disappointing US employment figures for June. What this rebound means if you want to sell old gold.
Silver price recovers after a historic correction in 2026
Silver fell more than 50% from its 2026 peak, but is still over 63% higher than a year ago. What the current rate says about selling old silver.
Gold has its weakest quarter in thirteen years
Gold closed its weakest quarter since 2013 at the end of June 2026. We explain why the gold price is falling and what it means if you want to sell old gold.
Gold seeks support around 4,000 dollars, analysts remain divided
Gold is seeking support around 4,000 dollars and the big banks thoroughly disagree about what comes next. We explain what that uncertainty means if you want to sell gold.
Silver after the rally: what your old silver is worth today
The silver price more than doubled in 2025, peaked in early 2026 and then cooled. We explain what that means for your old cutlery, coins and jewellery.
The gold price after the record: what does it mean for your sale?
Gold set a record in early 2026 and then cooled sharply. We explain why, what analysts expect, and what it means if you want to sell old gold.
Central banks keep buying, and that supports the gold price
Poland, Kazakhstan, Brazil: around the world, central banks are building up their gold reserves. We look at who buys, why, and what it does to the value of your gold.
Selling gold in 2026: why you need your identity card
Selling gold follows clear rules on identification, registration and payment. We explain what the law requires and what it means for you as a seller.
Gold in euros or dollars: why the exchange rate matters for your sale
The world gold rate is in dollars, but you are paid in euros. We explain what moves the exchange rate and why it partly decides what you receive.