CloseGain/LossGold $1245.90+$2.90Silver$14.74+$0.19XAU68.64+2.31%HUI156.76+2.58%GDM567.53+1.60%JSE Gold1273.45+30.72USD97.02-0.40Euro113.66+0.44Yen88.34+0.12Oil$51.15-$0.5010-Year2.914%+0.035T-Bond143.21875-0.59375Dow24527.27+0.64%Nasdaq7098.31+0.95%S&P2651.07+0.54% The Metals: Gold chopped up to $1247.10 at about 1PM EST before it fell back off into midafternoon, but it...Read More
Source: Michael J. Ballanger for Streetwise Reports 12/11/2018 Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the role of silver historically as well as recent moves in the market. -->Could there have ever been constructed four finer sentences strung together for the purpose of defining eight items related to money and social standing than the following?"Gold is the money of kings. Silv...Read More
As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information Who controls the US economy? The "power of the purse" resides within the US Congress and the powers to set fiscal and monetary policy are delegated to the US Central Bank, otherwise known as the Federal Reserve. While the success of US Presidents often depends on how well the economy does during their t...Read More
By Hubert Moolman Previously, I have shown how we could be close to major financial crisis with the monetary system at the center. The following chart that shows the ratio of gold to the monetary base was used: The chart shows the ratio of the gold price to the St. Louis Adjusted Monetary Base back to 1918. That is the gold price in US dollars divided by the St. Louis Adjusted Monetary Base...Read More
As part of Merk's in-house research we regularly evaluate a consistent set of charts covering the economy, equities, fixed income, commodities and currencies. The aim is to keep our eyes open and to look through the noise of the headlines, avoiding the distractions of sensationalized click-bait. In sharing this content, we offer a cross-check to your own thinking and aim to add value to your own...Read More
By Frank HolmesIf you followed some of my posts from two years ago, you might recall that I was in favor of Brexit. I still am. One of British voters' main grievances was the heavy burden of European Union (EU) regulations, many of which are decided by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels. Altogether, these regulations cost U.K. businesses an estimated 33.3 billion pounds every year. Voters should...Read More
Incredible! The Dow swung nearly 570 points on Tuesday without breaking above or below the previous day's range. This is what chartists refer to as an "inside day." In fact, the blue chip average didn't traverse even half of Monday's epic, 1214-point swing. Get used to the wild oscillations, since volatility is unlikely to subside until we come to regard a bet on more of it as a sure thing. Pa...Read More
- Gold Krugerrand coin worth $1,200 put in charity kettle - this time in Alaska- Mystery Salvation Army gold donors keep giving Gold Krugerrands- Gold, like pounds, euros and dollars can be used for good or ill- Give the gift of gold in this the Season of Kindness Gold Krugerrands (1 oz) being used for goodSalvation Army staff in Alaska got a big surprise while counting change from their red ke...Read More
Grant's Interest Rate Observer Founder and Editor James Grant and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss negative yields and asset classes delivering negative returns.James "Jim" Grant is an American writer and publisher and the founder of Grant's Interest Rate Observer, a twice-monthly journal of the financial markets. He is the author , most recently, of The Forgotten Depression: 1921: The Crash That Cure...Read More
60 minutes edited an interview of Elon Musk to make him look bad and more smears come at Pewdiepie over his recommendation of another youtube channel. The fake news stories are clickbait meant to drive traffic to a desperate mainstream media facing collapse. Not a day goes by we don't hear about layoffs at another media company. As they struggle to make money they target high profile people like E...Read More
Gregory Mannarino started his financial career working for the securities and trading arm of the now defunct Bear Stearns before the dot-com bubble. He is an active trader of the capital markets and has published several books pertaining to finance, global economics, and equity trading; His most recent book is titled Ultimate Guide To Money and The Markets (free ebook). Gregory currently hosts a b...Read More
According to the Wall Street Journal, China is planning a new approach to foreign investment whereby it will allow increased access for foreign companiesContinue...Read More
While a rate hike is likely to happen at the next Federal Reserve Meeting next week, a more dovish tone is expected in 2019, said Peter Hug, global trading director of Kitco Metals.Read More
In this interview, David shares his thoughts on where silver is heading and his approach to investing in silver stocks right now.0:05 Introduction1:16 Where is the price of silver headed?2:46 Can silver's price stay below the average AISC for an extended period of time?3:47 The primary demand driver of the coming silver bull market5:29 How David is approach silver stocks now7:09 Discussing Royalty...Read More
CloseGain/LossGold $1245.90+$2.90Silver$14.74+$0.19XAU68.64+2.31%HUI156.76+2.58%GDM567.53+1.60%JSE Gold1273.45+30.72USD97.02-0.40Euro113.66+0.44Yen88.34+0.12Oil$51.15-$0.5010-Year2.914%+0.035T-Bond143.21875-0.59375Dow24527.27+0.64%Nasdaq7098.31+0.95%S&P2651.07+0.54% The Metals: Gold chopped up to $1247.10 at about 1PM EST before it fell back off into midafternoon, but it...Read More
Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments discusses with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable some benefits of holding precious metals in IRAs as well as some other tax advantages of precious metals. Maurice Jackson: Welcome to Proven and Probable. Joining us is Andy Schectman, the president of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments. In our previous interview, we addressed...Read More
CloseGain/LossGold $1245.90+$2.90Silver$14.74+$0.19XAU68.64+2.31%HUI156.76+2.58%GDM567.53+1.60%JSE Gold1273.45+30.72USD97.02-0.40Euro113.66+0.44Yen88.34+0.12Oil$51.15-$0.5010-Year2.914%+0.035T-Bond143.21875-0.59375Dow24527.27+0.64%Nasdaq7098.31+0.95%S&P2651.07+0.54% The Metals: Gold chopped up to $1247.10 at about 1PM EST before it fell back off into midafternoon, but it...Read More
CloseGain/LossGold $1245.90+$2.90Silver$14.74+$0.19XAU68.64+2.31%HUI156.76+2.58%GDM567.53+1.60%JSE Gold1273.45+30.72USD97.02-0.40Euro113.66+0.44Yen88.34+0.12Oil$51.15-$0.5010-Year2.914%+0.035T-Bond143.21875-0.59375Dow24527.27+0.64%Nasdaq7098.31+0.95%S&P2651.07+0.54% The Metals: Gold chopped up to $1247.10 at about 1PM EST before it fell back off into midafternoon, but it...Read More
Source: Michael J. Ballanger for Streetwise Reports 12/11/2018 Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the role of silver historically as well as recent moves in the market. -->Could there have ever been constructed four finer sentences strung together for the purpose of defining eight items related to money and social standing than the following?"Gold is the money of kings. Silv...Read More