Price of Gold in 20072007 was a significant year for gold prices, increasing by over $200 an ounce. Contributors included contracting mine supply, a decline in the dollar and lower sales by Europe’s central banks. However, the biggest impact was the start of the Global Financial Crisis. Check below to see our Gold prices in 2007 chart, giving you […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2006Gold prices peaked and then plummeted in the middle of 2006 as investors poured money into commodities, and then withdrew interest. The market faced a weak US dollar, high oil prices and political tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. For full details of the price of Gold in 2006 and a full comparison of spot prices […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2005The price of gold continued to increase in 2005, even though the US dollar started to improve. It was the first time experts in the industry started to predict an even greater rise, with some predicting prices would jump to $850 an ounce within a few years (which came to fruition). View our charts below […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2004Investor interest in gold continued from 2003 into 2004 when gold prices started at just over $400 an ounce – the highest levels since February 1990. This was a direct result of a fall in the US dollar against the euro and three-year nadirs against the yen. In the charts below, you can view the […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2003The price of Gold in 2003 was impacted predominantly by a looming war with Iraq, and bullion was purchased by investors looking for risk assurance for their portfolios. The charts below show the price of Gold in 2003 as well as the spot price fluctuations that occurred throughout the year. Gold Prices 2003 Chart […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2002In 2002, gold prices surged on the back of the economic crisis that caused stock prices to fall. The financial market was also faced with the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the bankruptcy of major corporations such as Enron and Exodus Communications. As history ascertains, however, economic uncertainty increases interest in […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2001There was a lot of pressure on the gold market in 2001. It was riding on the back of Y2K panic (that led to many markets still recovering), there were falls in the stock market, businesses collapsed, and towards the end of the year, the terrorist attacks on September 11. To learn more about the […] READ MORE Price of Gold in 2000The price of gold in 2000 was at its lowest since 1990, with a troy ounce of gold costing US$274.50. This is on the back of the expectation the world of technology would end when the clocks ticked over from 1999, as well as a variety of other mitigating factors. To see what gold prices […] READ MORE Price of Silver in 2021An uncertain economy generally brings positive investment, and 2021 was no exception. With rising inflation and uncertainty around the globe, smart investors turned to silver stocks as a hedge against volatile currencies and stocks. The charts below show the 2021 Silver Prices and the movement of spot prices throughout the year. Silver Prices 2021 […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 44 45 46 47 48 49 Next »
