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Victoria Sovereign Hill, Ballarat In Victoria, the gold rush spirit lives on at Sovereign Hill, a living museum in Ballarat. This award-winning heritage attraction recreates life in an 1850s mining town, complete with costumed characters, underground mine tours, and gold panning. Just a short trip from Melbourne, it’s the perfect spot for families and history lovers to discover the boomtown days that transformed Victoria into a thriving colony. Want to step even deeper into history? Nearby Castlemaine and Bendigo also offer rich heritage trails and historic diggings to explore. New South Wales Hill End Historic Site Venture into the Central Tablelands and you’ll find Hill End,…
Who is there to rescue the U.S. economy in a downturn? What Happens if the U.S. Economy Goes Into a Recession? As recent economic data from the U.S., like Non-Farm Payrolls and ISM Services PMI, continues to beat expectations, investors and consumers alike are left wondering: when will the slowdown show up? Despite strong headline numbers, warning signs are flashing beneath the surface. Sticky inflation, tariff-driven price hikes, falling consumer sentiment, and an uncertain Federal Reserve all paint a more fragile picture of the economy than official statistics might suggest. The consensus U.S. economy forecast has raised the risk but…
Precious metal prices fluctuate daily, making it essential for businesses to stay informed to maximize your profits. Luckily, Manhattan Gold & Silver is here to help. We offer current precious metal prices on our website based on the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM). Tracking current metal prices lets you sell your scrap metal when the price is high and maximize your return on items like dental scrap, bench and floor sweeps, and alloy wire. Why Current Precious Metal Prices Matter Choosing our family-owned refinery in New York is a decision that will…
The latest Live from the Vault episode delves into the tightening gold and silver markets, highlighting the growing physical shortages and structural imbalances driving price movements. See more episodes of Live from the Vault The gold market is under intense pressure, with soaring demand from the East and rapidly depleting Western reserves. Throughout 2024, significant amounts of gold have left Western vaults, triggering liquidity shortages and refinery delays of up to 12 weeks. Despite official reports, much of the gold held in London is already allocated, leaving the US scrambling to secure bullion for fractionally backed reserves. Physical supply tightness has…
The pawnbroking industry has a secret to profitability: you can convert scraps into cash. Today we’re sharing how pawnbrokers can use a trusted refinery to maximize profits and unearth space within your pawn shop. Find out how this steady flow of income contributes to recycling efforts and conserving natural resources. What Types of Precious Metal Scrap Does Manhattan Gold and Silver Buy? Pawnbrokers have the unique opportunity to convert their inventory of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium scrap into cash by selling to our precious metal refinery. Our refinery has forty years of experience accepting, processing and recycling a diverse…
In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire is joined by silver market veteran Peter Krauth to break down the latest developments in the silver sector. With physical supply tightening, inflationary pressures mounting, and industrial demand surging, silver is emerging as one of the most undervalued assets in today’s financial landscape. See more episodes of Live from the Vault The US Silver Market: A Reliance on Imports Despite being a key player in global finance, the United States produces only 25% of the silver it consumes, relying on imports for the remaining 75%. With most of these imports sourced from…
The Antwerp Diamond District, also known as the Diamond Quarter, holds a significant position in the global diamond industry. With a history going back to the 15th century, this district has remained a cornerstone for diamond trading for over 500 years. Its historic importance is underscored by the fact that an astonishing 84% of the world’s rough diamonds pass through this district. The import of diamonds and diamond trading has been of substantial economic value to the city of Antwerp. The diamond industry contributes significantly to the city’s economy, employing around 34,000 people and generating an annual turnover of $54…
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesTraders are now betting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least four times this year, amid fears President Donald Trump’s tariffs could tip the U.S. into a recession.Odds of five quarter-point reductions coming this year jumped to 37.9%, up from 18.3% one day prior, according to data from the CME Group on Friday morning. That would put the federal funds rate at 3.00% to 3.25%, down from 4.25% to 4.50% where it…
“The return value of the IRA account increased about 20% that year.”