By Patrick A. Heller
Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com
In my constant complaints about the US government, its trading partners, and allies suppressing gold prices, I have never accused them of acting illegally. That is... read more »
May 14, 2012 7:21 AM / 13 comments
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek
Many analysts regularly predict the break-up of the euro zone and even of the European Union, but in reality neither development is likely, especially in the near future.
While it is true that the prospects for a... read more »
May 10, 2012 9:20 AM / 6 comments
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek
There is no question that the policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, specifically its role in shaping monetary policy, have a big impact on precious metal markets.
The Fed sets short-term interest rates, whereas... read more »
April 27, 2012 7:18 AM / 6 comments
THE DOLLAR gold price fell back through $1700 an ounce as US markets opened on Monday, continuing its slide begun when Asian markets opened several hours earlier.
The silver price dropped to $33.63 per ounce – a 2.0% fall on last week’s... read more »
March 12, 2012 8:59 AM / no comments
By Steve Roach – http://www.steveroachonline.com
First published in the September 26, 2011, issue of Coin World
As bullion continues to soar, one series whose fate is tied to silver comprises the America the Beautiful .999 fine 5-ounce... read more »
September 12, 2011 2:15 PM / no comments
by Barry Stuppler – MintStateGold.com
GOLD
Gold rallied today on a weaker Dollar and poor economic news, closing at $1,542.80, up $10.70 per ounce.
Why would the value of gold increase because of poor economic news? Because it increases... read more »
June 6, 2011 5:54 AM / no comments
This move in gold right now is acutely about the Middle East
“All the way to $1,440”
With all eyes on Libya and the threat of revolutionary contagion across the Arab world, gold roared past the key $1,400 level this week to just under December’s... read more »
February 27, 2011 9:56 PM / no comments
World Gold Council and ICBC launch first physical gift investment bar in China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) and the World Gold Council today launched the Only Gold Gift Bar, the first gold investment gifting product in... read more »
February 15, 2011 3:54 PM / no comments