We know that in recent news some European countries (especially Greece) have suffered from the effects of near bankruptcy. Greece was bailed out by it's neighbours, but this naturally has caused problems in the Euro currency. Needless to say, the value of the Euro has fallen somewhat because of these bankruptcy worries, and thus the value of gold has increased. That is the typical rule with gold, when a currency decreases in value or if inflation is roaring,

Also in the news as of late is a sad story that a gold mine tunnel collapse has killed one and injured another in Barangay Cauyunan this past week. Stories like this tend to have a minimal impact on the actual value of gold, but they do effect the company or companies involved with that particular mine. If that mine was a big producer of gold then the actual price of gold coins might be effected as well. In those types of situations however, it is more important to remember the human tragedy then to worry about the potential profits.

Lastly we know that the markets around the world appear to be stabilizing. This in itself is not necessarily an indicator for gold Sovereign investments, but it might have some long term impact. If the economy continues to recover, and in the long term we see inflation, then the value of gold bullion may well begin to climb again.