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By Jon Nadler |
May 2, 2012
Gold spot prices opened with losses on the order of about $10 and near the support level that the $1,650 area is thought to be able to now offer. Silver dropped nearly 50 cents and started the midweek session out under the $30.50 mark per ounce.
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By Richard (Rick) Mills |
April 16, 2012
The US dollar, the euro, the yen, all the world’s currencies, are being de-valued by the massive money creation that has taken place and that will continue to happen. Gold’s not really rising – it’s fiat currencies that are falling.
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By Paul Van Eeden |
November 28, 2011
The performance of junior resource stocks since 2008 is closely correlated to that of aluminum, lead and zinc. That makes sense, because base metals are sensitive to existing economic conditions and to the market's expectation of future economic growth.
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By David Zeiler |
November 4, 2011
With US President Barack Obama expected to approve the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline late this year or early in 2012, several companies already producing in the Canadian oil sand fields stand to benefit.
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By Karen Roche, JT Long |
September 26, 2011
The Western world's opposition when it comes to nuclear energy won't stand in the way of its production elsewhere. It will be full steam ahead in China, India and other developing nations, says Casey Research Chairman Doug Casey.
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By Jon Nadler |
September 9, 2011
Volatility continued in unabated fashion in the precious metals markets overnight as gold and silver each gave up more than 2% in value on the heels of a firming US dollar. Thursday's gains in gold largely evaporated.
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By Brian Sylvester |
August 18, 2011
Rare earth elements make possible many technology improvements. The cofounder of Wall St. for Main St. and president of Kerr Trading share the names of the rare earth element companies to watch as the market grows.
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By Jon Nadler |
August 1, 2011
Precious metals dealings opened their first August session with mixed results this morning; with some components of the complex headed lower and some in the opposite direction. Platinum and palladium were the early stand-out gainers.
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By Adrian Ash |
April 5, 2011
Don't get me wrong; there's many a reason to consider buying gold. It's just that a looming return to a gold standard isn't one of them. First because it ain't gonna happen. Second an official US gold standard would not deliver $5,000 or $7,500 gold.
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By Jon Nadler |
March 10, 2011
The sharp decline in oil, along with an initial 0.61% gain in the US dollar on the trade-weighted index made for a wobbly start in the precious metals' complex. Gold spot prices opened with a loss of $12.60 per ounce and silver with an 87-cent drop.
