Platinum Surges Toward $1,900+ as Tight Supply Meets Fresh Investor Demand Welcome back to GoldBank Insider. Today we are talking platinum, because prices are ripping higher into the $1,900-per-ounce zone, with spot around $1,940 and futures near $1,944 at the time of recording. What Happened in Platinum Platinum has pushed to multi-year highs and is being described as a breakout move across the platinum group metals complex. Reuters flagged platinum hitting its highest level since September 201...
Dec 17, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Silver: Tight Inventories, Industrial Demand, and Deficits Welcome back to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re talking silver, because prices pushed higher on a mix of tight inventories and strong industrial demand and it’s starting to look less like a short-term spike and more like a structural story. Silver prices jumped and settled up 2.62% at 197,901 (quoted in Indian rupee terms),with the move linked to tightening inventories and robust industrial demand. The article also points to silver’s recen...
Dec 16, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Gold Near 7‑Week High as Markets Brace for US Jobs Data Welcome back to Goldbank Insider, your go‑to podcast for timely insights into precious metals and the markets driving them. I’m your host, and today we’re unpacking a major move in gold and silver markets, driven by softer yields, a weaker dollar, and global economic data on the horizon. What’s Happening with Gold and Silver Gold prices extended gains on Monday, climbing to levels not seen in about seven weeks. Spot gold rose roughly 0.4%, ...
Dec 15, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Gold eases after divided Fed rate cut vote; silver hits new high In this episode we are looking at a really interesting split in the precious metals market. Gold has slipped a little after the latest United States Federal Reserve rate cut, while silver has pushed to yet another record high. Let us unpack what actually happened and what it could mean for you as an investor or trader. According to Reuters, spot gold eased about zero point two percent to just over four thousand two hundred dollars ...
Dec 11, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Gold is steady, but silver has blasted to a new record high above $62/oz, just as the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. Welcome back to GoldBank Insider, where we turn precious metals headlines into clear, practical insights for everyday investors. Gold first: Spot gold is almost unchanged, sitting just above $4,200/oz, and futures are only fractionally higher. The market is basically holding its breath ahead of the Fed’s rate decision later today. Traders already expect a 25...
Dec 10, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Thinking about selling your platinum coins but worried about fakes or getting underpaid? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk you through how to confidently identify and authenticate platinum coins before you sell them. You will learn why platinum behaves differently from silver and white gold, and how a few simple checks can stop you from confusing high value bullion with lower value metals or plated pieces. We break down the practical steps you can take at home: visual checks for colou...
Dec 05, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Gold is one of the few metals that can be melted, refined, and reborn countless times without losing its character or value. In this episode, we walk through how true gold recycling works, from the moment an old ring or broken chain leaves your hands to the point where that same metal returns to the market as high purity bullion, new jewellery or industrial components. You will hear why gold behaves so differently from metals like copper or lead in the furnace, and how refiners can push it back ...
Dec 03, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we dive into the apps, websites and gadgets that are quietly transforming how people buy and sell gold. From live price trackers and charting platforms to simple valuation calculators, you will hear how everyday tools on your phone or laptop can help you time the market better and sense check offers before you commit. We then look at hallmark checkers, secure online selling platforms and digital wallets that let you hold or even spend gold backed balances. Yo...
Nov 28, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Thinking about turning old jewellery or bullion into cash but worried about getting ripped off? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk through the 10 most common traps people fall into when they sell gold and how you can avoid every single one. From not checking the live gold price, to misunderstanding carat and purity, to trusting dodgy scales or vague “fees”, we explain the practical red flags to watch for before you hand anything over. You will learn how to read hallmarks properly, why ...
Nov 26, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk step by step through how to verify and package silver bars before you sell, so you can move from worry to confidence. We explain how to tell if your silver is genuine, from simple checks like magnet, ice and visual tests, through to when it makes sense to use acid kits, electronic testers or professional authentication. You will learn what the key purity marks mean, why serial numbers and assay certificates matter, and how recognised brands can boost ...
Nov 21, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we unpack one of the most common questions UK sellers have right now – where should you sell platinum jewellery, bars and scrap to get the best value, without hassle or nasty surprises. We walk through the main options, from high street jewellers and pawnbrokers to specialist bullion dealers and online postal services, explaining how each one handles testing, pricing and payment. You will learn how live platinum prices really work, why weight, purity and cond...
Nov 19, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
When you cash in gold in the UK, are you triggering a tax bill or just turning metal into money? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk through when HMRC cares about your gold sales and when it does not, so you can plan with confidence before you sell. We explain how the rules differ for casual sellers and investors, why many small jewellery sales fall under the personal possessions rules, and how the Capital Gains Tax allowance works in the 2025/26 tax year. You will hear the key differen...
Nov 14, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode of GoldBank Insider podcast, we explore what gold’s real-world scarcity means for prices today and why it matters for anyone thinking about buying or selling. You’ll hear how all the gold ever mined would fit into a cube just 23 metres across, why new discoveries have almost dried up, and how deep, low-grade and hard-to-reach deposits are reshaping the future of supply. We also look at the myths around “mining gold in space”, why recycled gold now plays such a big role, and why s...
Nov 13, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
