Investing in silver futures is one of many options for those interested in entering the silver market. The highest price for silver to date was reached half a century ago, when the precious metal hit US$48.70 per ounce. With the silver price hitting US$44 per ounce following the US Federal Reserve’s September 2025 rate cut,

The valuation of China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF,HKEX:2899,SHA:601899) has topped US$100 billion for the first time despite the firm’s delayed initial public offering (IPO). Shares of the Fujian-based miner closed at a record high in Shanghai on Thursday (September 25), giving the company a market capitalization of about 732 billion yuan (around US$132.4 billion),

Gold royalty companies offer investors exposure to gold and silver with the benefits of diversification, lower risk and a steady income stream. Royalty companies operating in the resource sector will typically agree to provide funding for the exploration or development of a resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue from the deposit if it

Though the potential return of U.S. Treasury I-bonds as a long-term investment is no sure thing, Americans have voted for them with their wallets: Billions of dollars of these formerly obscure securities were sold in 2022, including in a last-minute rush at the end of October of that year to capture the 9.62% rate. The

Series I savings bonds have drawn a lot of attention over the last few years as inflation flew. Back in 2022, billions of dollars of I-bonds were sold when their interest rate ran up to 9.62%. As inflation has slowed, so, too, have returns on I-bonds. The current rate on I-bonds is just 3.11%, putting

Did you open a CD with a stellar APY only to have it called back before its maturity date? If you have what’s known as a “callable CD,” you may not have actually locked in that high CD rate for the entire term. Typically, callable CDs offer higher rates than traditional CDs, but they require

If a government watchdog has its way, it may be easier to fire your bank in the coming years. The Personal Financial Data Rights rule will improve consumer security and privacy, adding safeguards to financial information. The rule will also simplify the safe transfer of customer data, so if you don’t like one bank’s saving

Markets surged in the aftermath of the presidential election, and while it’s true that long-term investors have done well regardless of which party holds the White House, traders and tacticians have very different incentives and time frames. Capital is rarely destroyed, but it does move around. As such, the potential implications for asset prices and

Rates on high-yield savings accounts are still high, with some offering up to 5%. If you plan to take advantage of high interest rates this year, you might be wondering if your high-yield savings account interest is taxable. The answer is yes, but these types of accounts can offer the potential for significant savings, so

It’s great being your own boss — until you have to wade through the alphabet soup of SEP IRAs and other retirement plans. Whether you’re a full-fledged small-business owner, have a side hustle or receive 1099’s as a freelancer or gig worker, there are several smart ways to save for retirement specifically designed for the