Posts On Gold

The Bottom May Be At Hand

Recent declines in the gold market have left investors wondering just how far the metal may fall before finding a bottom. Investors may not have to wonder much longer. The market could very well be at or near a long-term bottom, and price action over the next several days could be very telling. A possible bottom in the gold market could come at an interesting time. Stocks have been seeing some increasing volatility and a potential top in equities could also be in the works.... Continue Reading

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Opportunity Knocks

The gold market has been on the defensive in recent weeks, and the selling pressure has remained fairly constant. In another recent post, the idea of a “bearish extreme” was discussed, as it is oftentimes a good time to buy when the rest of the world is selling. Eventually, that selling becomes exhausted, as there may simply be no one left to sell after long periods of declines. A very good potential clue that the market may be reaching- or perhaps has already reached-such a... Continue Reading

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Now is the Time to Buy

Gold prices have slumped to a 12-month low, as investors remain hungry for risk and as stock markets continue their ascent back towards previous highs. Although gold has been lacking any significant, bullish catalyst in the short-term, the long-term outlook for the metal looks as bright as ever. Some of the most successful investors seem able to recognize value, while also having a knack for identifying market turning points. These investors understand the notion of market cycles and understand the importance of going against the... Continue Reading

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Three Reasons Physical Gold is the Ultimate Investment

Unlike paper assets such as stocks or bonds, physical gold brings a lot more to the table than the potential for higher prices or dividends.  If you do not already own physical gold, here are three major reasons you need to consider an allocation right now. Gold is the only real form of money: The problems associated with fiat, or paper currencies, are nothing new. Paper money has shown a strong tendency to lose value over time. As paper money declines in value, so does... Continue Reading

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Gold to Move Higher on Lack of Exploration

Gold has a number of reasons to potentially move higher from current levels. A weaker dollar, low rates, government debt and the potential for a major stock market collapse could all keep the metal moving higher in the coming months and years. There is another major bullish factor that could also be a major driver of gold prices. A lack of exploration could put a major crimp in supplies, fueling a price rise. In a recent article on Kitco.com, Lamgold President and CEO Stephen Letwin... Continue Reading

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Is Gold on the Verge?

Gold has been quietly moving higher for some time now, and the yellow metal could be gearing up for a significant upside breakout. Numerous issues have helped propel the metal higher in recent weeks, including but not limited to geopolitical tensions, worries over the debt ceiling, a dovish Fed and potential topping action in equity markets. In a recent article from Kitco.com, Dennis Gartman, author of The Gartman Letter, suggested that gold is about to finally breakout. He was quoted as saying “Gold is about... Continue Reading

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This Could Be It

Gold is moving higher again today, as the yellow metal continues to gain upside momentum. After declining to nearly the $1200 per ounce level earlier this month, gold has seen solid buying interest and has recouped almost $50 per ounce. Recent price action could potentially be indicative of a major reversal in gold, and an upside breakout could see prices move significantly higher. Although gold may have some bearish issues working against it, the metal also has a number of bullish factors that appear to... Continue Reading

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Is Gold Production Peaking Right Now?

Like any other commodity, the gold market ebbs and flows according to the laws of supply and demand. When supplies are tight and demand is strong, prices rise. When supplies are robust and demand is weak, prices fall. The gold market could be hitting its peak for the current production cycle right now, which could potentially fuel higher prices. In a recent Kitco.com article, analysts from Standard Chartered voiced their opinion on gold production. According to the bank, global growth output slowed down by .4%... Continue Reading

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Is Gold Undervalued?

The gold market is currently sitting at multi-month highs, and the yellow metal could potentially have more gains in store. According to a recent article from Kitco.com, the latest Bank of America fund manager survey showed one third of respondents saying that gold was the best hedge against protectionism. The article went on to state that with a net margin of 15%, the respondents said that gold was undervalued. The article then added that this was the second time investor sentiment has reached this level,... Continue Reading

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Massive Demand for Gold Coins

The U.S. Mint on Tuesday reportedly sold out of 2016 American Eagle one ounce, quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce gold coins. According to a report featured on Kitco.com, the mint’s data points to sales of 984,500 ounces of gold in various denominations of American Eagle coins had been sold year-to-date. This represents the highest level since 2011, when one million ounces in coin form were sold. According to the same article, the mint reported November as being the busiest month for sales, with total sales... Continue Reading

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