Catalog year: 2015

In 2015, the global market for metals and investment coins and bullion was characterized by instability and marked volatility. Let's look at the main aspects of this market at that time:
In 2015, gold prices were under pressure due to expectations of higher interest rates in the United States and a stronger dollar. However, demand for gold bars and coins has remained relatively stable, especially in emerging markets such as China and India, which are traditionally the largest consumers of gold in the world.
In 2015, the price of silver also declined, although many investors continued to buy silver coins and bars, seeing them as potential profits in the future. In February 2015, the price of silver was about $16-17 per ounce, but the downward trend continued until the end of the year.
Platinum and palladium faced different market conditions in 2015. Platinum, being significantly more expensive than gold in previous years, fell in price and traded at a level close to gold. Palladium, used in automotive catalysts, was also under pressure, but maintained its value due to steady demand in the automotive industry.
In 2015, investment coins such as the American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf gold and silver coins were very popular among investors. Mints have increased production to meet the high demand. Preference was given to coins with a high degree of metal purity, which increased their investor attractiveness.
The strengthening of the US dollar has had a significant impact on metal prices, as most metals are traded in US dollars. This made metals more expensive for holders of other currencies and reduced global demand.
Thus, 2015 was a year of challenges and opportunities for the metals and investment products market, offering investors a variety of strategies to protect and increase capital.