- Dave KranzlerUnequivocally, the "repo" operations by the Fed is "QE." Well, let's just call it what it is because "QE" was coined in place of "money printing." The socially correct posture to assume on Wall Street and in DC at the Fed is to label the current bout of money printing "repo operations." In fact, based on all of the underlying data I scour daily, let's just cut to the chase a...Read More
Craig Hemke, TF MetalsThe year 2019 unfolded just about as we predicted in our annual look-ahead post entitled "2010+9". And that's nice. But it's all for naught if we fail to correctly forecast where we go from here. With that in mind, here's a first look at what to expect in 2020.These annual forecasts are risky business. Get it wrong and you create a paper trail for trolls to poach for years...Read More
By Ira EpsteinIn terms of Bullishness, 18 day moving average crosses over 100 day moving average, gold entering 4th day of over Bollinger bands, another bullish sign of gold market..Read More
Comex February futures rose to $1613.30 as I prepare this report. Big jump of over $30 (from yesterday's close) on Iran's retaliation. American and European reaction will be closely watched. Whether the reaction by Iran will turn into a full fledged war or it is just a one off move remains to be seen. Traders and all alike will prefer to be long in gold than short. Yesterday USA session price mo...Read More
The study suggests a low-cost mining operation at the Ontario property is possible. Generation Mining Ltd. (GENM:CSE; GENMF:OTCQB) announced in a news release the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of its 51%-owned Marathon palladium-copper project in northern Ontario."The PEA provides a compelling base case assessment for the development of the Marathon palladium mineral resource...Read More
Bill Powers of Mining Stock Education sits down with Kevin Drover, CEO of Aurcana, to talk about the company's production plans for its high-grade project in Colorado.Aurcana Corporation (AUN:TSX.V; AUNFF:OTCQX) has 100% ownership of the world's highest-grade silver mine (P&P): the Revenue-Virginius mine in Ouray, Colorado, USA. This fully permitted mine will also be one of the lowest-cost silver...Read More
In this interview with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable, Exploration Insights' Brent Cook discusses the value of site visits to determining the potential of a prospect, and offers insights into various metals markets. Maurice Jackson: Joining us for conversation is Brent Cook. He's the founder of the highly regarded Exploration Insights. Mr. Cook, you're one of the most trusted, highly re...Read More
Technical analyst Clive Maund discusses the effects of geopolitics on the price of gold. In this update I am not going to repeat the points made in the last fairly comprehensive update, instead we are going to focus on the importance of the resistance level just above where the price is now, and impact of the killing of the Iranian general and its potential implications for the gold price. On the...Read More
Let’s put the geopolitical gyrations in oil into aproper perspective by taking a look at the monthly chart. The overall situationhasn’t changed much as crude oil is still trading inside the blue consolidationbelow three very important resistances (the red and orange bearishgaps and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement), which form the key resistance zonefor the coming week(s). Additionally,...Read More
Santa Claus rally in Gold and Silver Crowns a very good yearIt was a very good year for precious metals. Gold posted a nearly 19% gain and silver rose over 17%. As you can see in the chart below, the move higher began in early summer defying the annual summer doldrums, hit an impasse during autumn, then ended the year with a surprise Santa Claus rally that took it over the $1520 mark....Read More
- Gary ChristensonBreaking news: The impeachment circus continues, the trade deal is both off and on, tweets and Iran news move the market, S&P 500 Index hit new highs (thanks to central bank liquidity), and more of the same nonsense will unfortunately create more of the same.WHAT HAPPENS TO PRICES NEXT DECADE IN FIVE TO TEN YEARS?What we know, think we know and speculation:WHAT WE KNOW THAT HAS...Read More
- Dave KranzlerUnequivocally, the "repo" operations by the Fed is "QE." Well, let's just call it what it is because "QE" was coined in place of "money printing." The socially correct posture to assume on Wall Street and in DC at the Fed is to label the current bout of money printing "repo operations." In fact, based on all of the underlying data I scour daily, let's just cut to the chase a...Read More
Craig Hemke, TF MetalsThe year 2019 unfolded just about as we predicted in our annual look-ahead post entitled "2010+9". And that's nice. But it's all for naught if we fail to correctly forecast where we go from here. With that in mind, here's a first look at what to expect in 2020.These annual forecasts are risky business. Get it wrong and you create a paper trail for trolls to poach for years...Read More
By Ira EpsteinIn terms of Bullishness, 18 day moving average crosses over 100 day moving average, gold entering 4th day of over Bollinger bands, another bullish sign of gold market..Read More
Comex February futures rose to $1613.30 as I prepare this report. Big jump of over $30 (from yesterday's close) on Iran's retaliation. American and European reaction will be closely watched. Whether the reaction by Iran will turn into a full fledged war or it is just a one off move remains to be seen. Traders and all alike will prefer to be long in gold than short. Yesterday USA session price mo...Read More
RAPAPORT... Cartier was not the first to sell natural pearls, but the brand may have the most memorable backstory in relation to them. In 1917, Maisie Plant, wife of businessman Morton F. Plant, fell for a double strand of white natural pearls at the French jeweler. The price? $1 million. At the time, her husband was looking to vacate his 653 Fifth Avenue residence, so he negotiated the excha...Read More
RAPAPORT... Watches of Switzerland has appointed Craig Bolton to the newly created role of executive director of UK operations, as the company looks to grow its business.Bolton is a 15-year veteran of the company, having previously served as executive director for two of its retail brands, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths. The group also owns the Watches of Switzerland and Mayors brands. Davi...Read More
RAPAPORT... Signet Jewelers is losing market share to competitors and faces risks from its credit operations, according to an analyst's report that sent the retailer's stock tumbling.Ike Boruchow, senior analyst at Wells Fargo, raised concerns that consumers were moving away from the US's largest diamond retailer due to high prices and a lack of product innovation. He also cited the...Read More
(IDEX Online) - IDEX Online has launched the 2020 edition of its annual trade fair and guide.The guide provides details regarding a wide range of trade fairs taking place throughout the year. It also provides information relating to De Beers' Sight dates in 2020. Click here to see the 2020 issue of the Trade Fair Guide. Read More
(IDEX Online) - Tiffany & Co. recently unveiled its newly redesigned Shanghai flagship store. At 10,000 square feet, the store has doubled in size and is the largest Tiffany outlet in Asia. The two-story store also houses the Chinese Mainland's first Tiffany Blue Box Cafe, which is located on the upper level. It carries high jewelry designs, classic collections, fashion accessor...Read More