Data may show today that U.S. inflation held at the fastest pace since October 2012, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary … [Read more...]
Treasure Hunters’ Undersea Gold Rush Is Threatened by U.S. Navy
July 25, 2014 by
In just one dive on a 19th-century shipwreck, Odyssey Marine Exploration managed to recover gold ingots and coins worth more than $1 million from the … [Read more...]
Gold Bars Pulled From 1850s Shipwreck? Taxable Says IRS
July 25, 2014 by
Gold ingots worth $1.3 million dollars were recovered from an 1857 shipwreck off South Carolina’s coast. The loot was painstakingly brought to the … [Read more...]
Strong Investor Interest and Industrial Usage Lead to Sturdy Silver Demand in 2014
July 17, 2014 by
(Washington, D.C. – July 17, 2014) – Investor and industrial consumption of silver has advanced at a healthy pace in 2014, reflected in the silver … [Read more...]
Gold demand to rise?
July 16, 2014 by
Gold held above a one-month low on speculation that the biggest decline this year may spur demand as holdings in the largest exchange-traded product … [Read more...]
When Buying Precious Metals — Premiums Matter or: All that Glitters is Sold
July 15, 2014 by
Coin dealer and precious metal commentator Patrick Heller discusses his take on bullion coins via CoinWeek.com: "When serving customers, it is … [Read more...]
Where are silver prices headed in 2014 after dreadful 2013
July 11, 2014 by
In 2013, silver tended to be more volatile than precious gold. Spot silver prices crashed almost 36% from $30 per ounce to sub-$20 levels. After the … [Read more...]
Platinum Almost Hits 13 Year High
July 8, 2014 by
Investing.com reported that platinum prices drew close to a 13 year high today, gaining 0.27 percent to trade at $1493.75. Platinum and palladium … [Read more...]
FCA sees ‘no clear evidence’ of gold manipulation’
July 7, 2014 by
(Bloomberg) - There’s “no clear evidence” of manipulation during the century-old London gold fixing, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority’s David … [Read more...]
Linking The Dollar To Gold: Completing The Recipe For Restoring An Economic Boom For America
July 4, 2014 by
In honor of Independence Day, Forbes contributor Peter Ferrara takes a look at the rise of the American Dream, as well as how Alexander Hamilton and … [Read more...]
Still Going Strong, Silver Beats Last Week’s High
July 4, 2014 by
Last week, silver surprised market participants by hitting a three-month high of $21.14 per ounce. Of course, as is always the case when the white … [Read more...]
Platinum: More precious than gold?
July 2, 2014 by
Platinum reached an almost 10-month high on signs increased demand from car companies will add to a supply shortage. Gold held near the highest in … [Read more...]
Copper Near 4-Month High Following Positive U.S., China Data
July 2, 2014 by
On the London Metal Exchange, copper for delivery in three months hit a four-month high early in Wednesday’s trading. The red metal rose to $7,098.75 … [Read more...]
Gold vs. Bitcoin: How Do They Compare? (Infographic)
June 30, 2014 by
Ever wondered how gold stacks up compared to bitcoin? Well, wonder no longer. Visual Capitalist has put together an infographic that compares the … [Read more...]
Swapping gold for silver
June 29, 2014 by
Swapping gold for silver is a trade always worth considering, especially when the ratio blows out as wide as it is now. Portability is one … [Read more...]
Will solar demand drive silver’s revival?
June 27, 2014 by
The rising demand from the solar sector will drive silver's growth over the next five years, noted Edel Tully, a strategist for the leading Swiss … [Read more...]
Copper price: Emptying warehouses spark red hot streak
June 26, 2014 by
In New York trade on Monday, September copper extending a rally to reach a high of $3.1765, sparked by a continuing drawdown of inventories around the … [Read more...]
South African Platinum Strike “Officially Over”
June 24, 2014 by
A five-month strike at the South African operations of major platinum miners is “officially over,” Joseph Mathunjwa, leader of the Association of … [Read more...]
How Can Silver, And Soon Gold, Prices Be More Transparent?
June 20, 2014 by
It seems everyone is clamoring to provide a fix when the current collaborative bank-decided arrangement ceases after 117 years on August 14. … [Read more...]
Gold Soars to 9-Week High on Technical and Safe-Haven Buying, Weaker Greenback
June 19, 2014 by
(Kitco News Roundup) - Gold market bulls were snorting for the first time in a long while Thursday as prices rose sharply, hit a nine-week high and … [Read more...]
World Cup a Buying Opportunity for Silver Bugs?
June 18, 2014 by
Seasoned investors are no doubt aware of the market adage “sell in May and go away.” The idea behind it is that investors who sell their stocks at the … [Read more...]
6 Platinum Plays For The (Eventual) Strike Resolution
June 17, 2014 by
Over a million ounces of platinum have been lost to the South African mining strike, which is now entering its 20th week. The strike is one of the … [Read more...]
VIDEO – Gold Market Has No ‘Mojo’: Peter Hug
June 17, 2014 by
Kitco's Peter Hug talks about gold, silver and the PGMs on this edition of "For Pete's Sake." Hug says he thinks the gold market has a bearish tone to … [Read more...]
2013 Top 10 Copper Producing Countries
June 17, 2014 by
The United States Geological Survey released its most recent set of data on copper-producing countries, and Copper Investing News took a look to see … [Read more...]
Global factors push gold to three-week high
June 16, 2014 by
Monday, June 16: The price of gold has climbed 6.7% this year primarily on the back of tensions in Ukraine. So, when Ukraine no longer looked like it … [Read more...]
The Great Partisan Divide Grows Larger: Gold Bullish
June 13, 2014 by
It really wasn't that long ago that budget disputes, haggling over the debt ceiling and extended U.S. government shutdown stole center stage for the … [Read more...]
Silver Breaches $19.50 as Platinum, Palladium Fall from Favor
June 13, 2014 by
Silver has had a rough few weeks, with most attention falling on the imminent closure of the London silver fix. This week, however, the white metal … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Why funds are shorting gold
June 10, 2014 by
Gold is up 3 percent this year. Still, the specs get short gold. Should you? CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis interviews Futures Now Traders to find … [Read more...]
Precious Metals Overview: Gold trades near highest in a week
June 9, 2014 by
(June 9, 2014) - Gold bullion traded near the highest price in a week in London as the dollar fell against major currencies. Gold fell $0.20 or 0.02% … [Read more...]
What Factors Determine Copper Prices?
June 8, 2014 by
Factors affecting copper prices include supply, demand, pressure on commodity markets, and current stockpiles already in place. Given these variables, … [Read more...]