As 2014 quickly comes to a close, analysts and strategists speculate on whether or not the gold bull market will see a revival in the new year. Wells … [Read more...]
Swiss Vote No, Precious Metal Bulls Stir…Say what?
December 2, 2014 by
The news everyone's talking about this week is Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected the gold referendum last Sunday (Nov. 30th) that would have forced … [Read more...]
Gold Briefly Spikes to $1,467 Overnight: Computer Glitch or Manipulation?
November 26, 2014 by
In spite of a very bullish gold backdrop with the pending Swiss gold referendum on Sunday, gold repatriation movements in Germany and the Netherlands, … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why 2015 Will Be a Much Better Year for Gold
November 25, 2014 by
Gold has really taken a beating this year. After reaching a high of $1,380 in March, the rallying U.S. dollar, economic growth and other factors have … [Read more...]
Troubling Signs That the U.S. May Be Currently Locked in a Financial War with the East…and Losing
November 24, 2014 by
Here in the West, it is clear that tensions between the top 10-percenters and the "average" American are escalating as the rich get richer and the … [Read more...]
Why you shouldn’t give up on gold as a long-term investment just yet
November 22, 2014 by
Lots of investors remain bearish on gold prices. While there are still some short-term headwinds (such as a strengthening U.S. dollar) for gold … [Read more...]
Swiss Gold Vote Update: Latest Opinion Poll Favors ‘No’, Gold Drops $20 then Rebounds – Infographic
November 20, 2014 by
The latest poll regarding the Swiss gold referendum shows that a majority of Swiss citizens are leaning towards voting 'no' on whether the country’s … [Read more...]
Ukraine Admits Its Gold Reserves Have Vanished: “There Is Almost No Gold Left In The Central Bank Vault”
November 18, 2014 by
The setting: It's 2am, on a brisk March night at Boryspil airport in Ukraine. Four unmarked trucks and two cargo minibuses drive onto the air strip. … [Read more...]
It’s Alive! Gold Positioned for a Comeback
November 13, 2014 by
Gold prices quietly continued sinking lower Wednesday as stocks were subdued, crude oil fell and the dollar index rose. In the last year, gold has … [Read more...]
Is Gold Close to Bottoming Out? Analysts Weigh In
November 10, 2014 by
They say that when you hit rock bottom, there's only one way to go - up. But the problem, for gold and silver at least, is knowing when we've reached … [Read more...]
Republican Senate Takeover Treads on Gold & Silver
November 5, 2014 by
Last Tuesday (Nov. 4) marked the mid-term elections and in case you didn't hear the Republicans won sweeping victories all across the country, taking … [Read more...]
Top 20 largest gold reserves by country (2014 Edition)
November 4, 2014 by
At long last, the World Gold Council has published their much anticipated report of the top countries in terms of gold holdings in 2014. This year has … [Read more...]
Silver Bullion Sales Surpass Gold
November 4, 2014 by
Forget about a potential gold rush, it's silver that investors are pining for these days. Last month bullion buyers purchased 68 times more silver in … [Read more...]
The Russian Gold Rush: Putin Goes on Gold Shopping Spree To Beat Western Sanctions
October 31, 2014 by
Putin's on a gold buying spree lately. Russia increased its gold reserves for a sixth straight month in September, driving its bullion holdings to … [Read more...]
Warning: Stock Market Crash Ahead, Say Economists
October 29, 2014 by
The dollar continues soaking in the strong upward growth that it has experienced for several weeks now, subduing gold prices as investors turn to … [Read more...]
Are Gold and Interest Rates Mortal Enemies?
October 27, 2014 by
Typically, the relationship between gold prices and real interest rates are like magnets with the same polarity - they drive each other the other way. … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Investing in Gold, Silver and other Rare Metals
October 24, 2014 by
Investing in precious metals isn't a cakewalk, that much can be sure. It can be especially complicated for beginners, which is why it's wise to … [Read more...]
All Eyes on Switzerland to Bolster Deflated Gold Prices
October 24, 2014 by
While here in the U.S., gold continued to slip on news that the housing market has reached 6-year highs and the continuing growth of the dollar, the … [Read more...]
Asian Markets Keep Gold Looking Up
October 22, 2014 by
Here's a bit of good news to get you through Hump Day: Despite gold's recent paper-driven slump, the yellow metal has made a solid comeback in recent … [Read more...]
Gold Shines Bright on India’s Festival Season
October 21, 2014 by
It may be a bit too early to start your holiday shopping quite yet, but over in India, the pre-festival shopping spree has already begun. Gold prices … [Read more...]
Junior Mining Stock: The Secret to Surviving in Today’s Gold Market?
October 15, 2014 by
Fans of gold have been following Federal Reserve Board announcements for any sign of relief, but H.C. Wainwright & Co. Analyst Jeff Wright says … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Gold Hit Most Recent Near-term Bottom
October 13, 2014 by
The yellow metal has fallen nearly 40% from its 2011 high above $1,900 to trade below $1,200 at the start of this week, mirroring Christopher … [Read more...]
Gold Investors Snap Up Bargain Level Prices: Investor Appetite Is Strong
October 11, 2014 by
It was a good week for gold bugs -they know a good price when they see one. Gold prices plunged early in the week to test a major long-term price … [Read more...]
Time to buy commodities? Maybe, but not the old ways
October 8, 2014 by
Crazy or brave? That might be the most logical thought if anybody told you now was a good time to invest in commodities, given the sharp declines in … [Read more...]
Gold Nears Moment Of Truth: Will Physical Demand Come To The Rescue?
October 6, 2014 by
The U.S. dollar index has been on a tear in recent months, climbing 8.75% since July 1. While the dollar outlook is bullish, that in turn, has been … [Read more...]
Greenspan on the universality of gold
October 2, 2014 by
Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, had an article entitled “Golden Rule - Why Beijing Is Buying” published in Foreign Policy, the … [Read more...]
U.S. Mint Gold-Coin Sales Double in Month as Futures Fall
September 30, 2014 by
Gold moved closer to erasing gains this year after climbing as much as 16 percent in March. Yesterday, the price touched $1,204.30, the lowest since … [Read more...]
Technical Trading: Bullish Momentum Divergence Bodes Well For Gold
September 29, 2014 by
(Kitco News) September 29 —Markets don't go straight up or down, they need to pause, correct and take a break. The recent technical trend in the gold … [Read more...]