John Maynard Keynes famously referred to gold (well, the gold standard specifically ... which economists are starting to recognize, is that paper cash is an impediment to effective monetary ...

Gold’s role as a hiding place from inflationary government spending is reaching a fever pitch. As the perceived value of paper currencies erodes, people increasingly want the real deal.

More than half a century ago, researchers unveiled the fancy textures on gold surfaces at the nanoscale. Significant efforts have been made toward a better understanding of the surface structures ...

The contract's cash-settled nature raises concerns about the further proliferation of paper gold and its potential impact on the physical bullion market. While the new contract improves ...