– Gold acts as hedge in 2018 – up 2.7% and 3.8% in euros and pounds (see tables & charts)– Stocks fall sharply – S&P500, FTSE & Euro Stoxx 5o fall 6.25%, 12.5% & 15% respectively– Worst year for most international equity indices since 2008– Sharp falls in economically sensitive commodities: oil (WTI), gasoline and lumber down 24.2%, 27% &...Read More

 CloseGain/LossGold $1294.60+$11.60Silver$15.73+$0.22XAU72.17+1.73%HUI163.37+1.65%GDM597.67+1.98%JSE Gold1445.45+47.57USD96.25-0.54Euro113.99+0.55Yen93.40+1.71Oil$47.09+$0.5510-Year2.560%-0.095T-Bond148.4375+1.6875Dow22686.22-2.83%Nasdaq6463.50-3.04%S&P2447.89-2.48%  The Metals: Gold gained $9.30 to $1292.30 in Asia before it dropped back to $1284.80 just after 8:15AM EST,...Read More

Precious metals markets enter 2019 withan opportunity to shine. Several major bullish drivers are lining up to startthe New Year – including technical, fundamental, monetary, and politicaldrivers. Before delving into each of them, let’sconsider where we’ve been over the past 12 months.To be frank, 2018 wasn’t a particularlybright year for gold and silver prices. Gold will f...Read More

 CloseGain/LossGold $1294.60+$11.60Silver$15.73+$0.22XAU72.17+1.73%HUI163.37+1.65%GDM597.67+1.98%JSE Gold1445.45+47.57USD96.25-0.54Euro113.99+0.55Yen93.40+1.71Oil$47.09+$0.5510-Year2.560%-0.095T-Bond148.4375+1.6875Dow22686.22-2.83%Nasdaq6463.50-3.04%S&P2447.89-2.48%  The Metals: Gold gained $9.30 to $1292.30 in Asia before it dropped back to $1284.80 just after 8:15AM EST,...Read More

By Ira EpsteinGold continues to work higher.https://www.iraepstein.com/ Read More

HighlightsSeason 14 kicks off with part II of the discussion with Bob Hoye of Institutional Advisors, with stellar news for gold shares aficionado."PM's stocks will go to the equivalent of $10,000 gold," in the nascent bull market advance.The dialogue includes the "citizen uprising" occurring throughout Europe and North America. The host underscores the timeless wisdom of Mohandas Ghandi, who pr...Read More

By Frank Holmes CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investorsclick to enlargeGlobal uncertainty made gold a holiday winner for investors seeking a relatively safe haven. U.S. stocks just logged their worst year since 2008 their worst December since 1931 as fears over global trade, ballooning debt, the end of accommodative central bank policy and a U.S. government shutdown unsettled investors. Against thi...Read More

What will happen next & what to do now Welcome to our new readers and a very Happy New Year to everyone!Now that it's 2019, we're going to start the new year here at Peak Prosperity by responding to the wishes of our premium subscribers and making our most recent premium report free to everyone.For those unfamiliar with our work, it's based on the idea that humanity is hurtling towards a disaste...Read More

By Ross NormanThere is probably no more irritating an adage than the old Wall Street one which says "no one rings a bell at the bottom or top of a market" ... but it does highlight the purpose or value of making a trading call - or if you prefer (as it is the season for it) ... in making a forecast.No one wants to be too early in calling a bottom in gold as your career would then be aligned with...Read More

By Craig HemkeAs 2018 drew to a close, the prices of Comex gold and silver began to move higher. This was just as expected and we wrote about these pending year-end rallies on several occasions. Before going further, perhaps you should take time to review these links: This from early November: https://www.sprottmoney.com/Blog/into-year-end-wit...This from mid-December: https://www.sprottmoney.co...Read More

By Ryan WildaySome time has passed since I wrote a more lengthy article, but not nearly as long a time as this grueling bear market in cryptos - now 12 months long, and counting. So, in this article I'd like to rewind the clock a bit. When we first saw our bull market top in cryptos, I did not fully expect a long bear market such as we've seen. While the March breakdown confirmed in my mind tha...Read More

- Gold acts as hedge in 2018 - up 2.7% and 3.8% in euros and pounds (see tables & charts)- Stocks fall sharply - S&P500, FTSE & Euro Stoxx 5o fall 6.25%, 12.5% & 15% respectively- Worst year for most international equity indices since 2008- Sharp falls in economically sensitive commodities: oil (WTI), gasoline and lumber down 24.2%, 27% & 23.8% respectively- Volatility surges as seen in VIX ris...Read More

Traders and investors are focused on a global slowdown. Economic data releases worldwide need to beat street expectation to change the negative sentiment. US December private ADP numbers need to beat street expectation for the US dollar to rise and gold and silver to correct. However political uncertainty in the UK and Eurozone will prevent a major collapse in gold and silver. I will prefer to u...Read More

 CloseGain/LossGold $1294.60+$11.60Silver$15.73+$0.22XAU72.17+1.73%HUI163.37+1.65%GDM597.67+1.98%JSE Gold1445.45+47.57USD96.25-0.54Euro113.99+0.55Yen93.40+1.71Oil$47.09+$0.5510-Year2.560%-0.095T-Bond148.4375+1.6875Dow22686.22-2.83%Nasdaq6463.50-3.04%S&P2447.89-2.48%  The Metals: Gold gained $9.30 to $1292.30 in Asia before it dropped back to $1284.80 just after 8:15AM EST,...Read More

Michael says that in 2019, one must surmise that silver has to be owned - period! Here are Michael's reasons why...by Michael Ballanger via Streetwise ReportsA Brief Word on ForecastsEach year between December 25 and January 1, every blogger, analyst, newsletter guru, or market historian like me issues their "forecast" for the upcoming year, and what I find a worthy exercise is to go back and read...Read More

Since the 2011 highs, Gold futures have created a series of lower highs and lower lows inside of falling channel (1).The rally since the lows in 2016 has Gold facing the top of its 8-year falling channel at (2). This test comes into play as resistance for Gold, something it has struggled with for years.Gold bulls would receive a rare long-term bullish message if it can break out at (2)!Is the 8-ye...Read More

Happy New Year! Diamond trade ends relatively good year with1 ct. RAPI +0.7% despite weak 2H. Diamond manufacturers cautious amidexpectations of continued midstream consolidation due to bankruptcies andmergers. Dealer market quiet over New Year holiday. Polished suppliers start2019 with high inventory of small goods up to 0.30 ct. Total diamonds listed onRapNet +24% year on year to 1.5M on Jan. 1....Read More

Polished trading down, with few foreign buyers inthe market over Christmas-New Year. Suppliers holding prices firm during lull,but willing to discount on very old stock. Manufacturers raising polishedproduction, but wary due to high inventory levels. Consolidation expected thisyear as bankruptcy rumors persist. Jewelry sales stable during ongoing weddingseason. RoundRead More

RAPAPORT... Two Indian trade groups have agreed to promote the country'sjewelry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) andthe Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC) have entered apartnership aimed at stimulating interest in Brand India in the Gulf country,the GJEPC said Wednesday. GJEPC chairman Pramod Agrawal met with Ved...Read More

RAPAPORT... Nilesh Sheth has been reelected as president of the IndianDiamond & Colorstone Association (IDCA), the organization said Wednesday. Sheth, who is president of Nice Diamonds, was voted in unanimouslyat the New York election on December 12. Members elected Sujan Doshi from S.A. Diamonds as vice president to succeed Rakesh Barmecha. The board's executive committee will also include R...Read More