Category: Gold and Silver 2013

Saturday, June 08, 2013

Which Way For Gold Price From Here? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Sy_Harding

Without looking very hard you can find just about any outlook for gold, and a reasonable explanation for that outlook, that you might need to fit in with your own expectation.

Even though gold is down 27% from its 2011 top, well past the 20% decline that defines a bear market, gold bugs insist on calling it a brief correction, and have been repeatedly calling the bottom at each short-term rally attempt all the way down.

Saturday, June 08, 2013

Silver Prices: Paper, Physical and the Coin Dealer / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Dr_Jeff_Lewis

Confirmation of the coming end to the paper silver market will very likely pivot on the physical dealers’ bid price, so this key benchmark bears very close watching indeed.

When the buy back for physical silver price far exceeds the paper price, then you will know the silver market is just about ready to explode to the upside.

Saturday, June 08, 2013

Silver’s Monetary Return / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Dr_Jeff_Lewis

The quadrillion pound gorilla of silver’s return as a monetary currency is now lurking patiently in the room as the bond market seems to be recovering somewhat.

Nevertheless, perhaps central banks are simply testing the resilience of the bond market by tempting the bond vigilantes out of hiding? Still, one has to remember that there is no strong willed Volker around at the Fed with the guts to raise interest rates to fight inflationary pressures.

Saturday, June 08, 2013

What Does Lack of Gold Price Reaction to U.S. Dollar Plunge Tell Us? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: P_Radomski_CFA

The U.S. Mint has resumed selling its 2013 American Eagle One-Tenth Ounce Gold Proof Coin at a hefty $195 per coin as of last week. The Mint has set a 20,000-coin production limit for the coin. Sales of its smallest gold coin was suspended by the Mint in late April as year-to-date demand had increased by more than 118% until inventories could be replenished.

Here are some interesting statistics. So far at close to the half-way point of the year, the U.S. mint has sold more one-tenth ounce gold coins than it did in all of 2012.  About 50,000 such coins have been sold thus far for this month, with a total of 350,000 sold so far this year. This compares to total sales of 315,000 such coins sold for the entire year of 2012. The U.S. Mint will continue to limit purchases of the American Eagle one-ounce silver coins. Sales were suspended earlier this year due to record-breaking demand.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Contrary Gold Futures Forced ETF Selling / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Zeal_LLC

Futures speculators are extraordinarily bearish on gold today.  Their short positions on it are extreme and unprecedented, the highest seen by far in gold’s entire dozen-year secular bull.  They expect downside gold momentum to persist indefinitely.  But despite their reputation for sophistication, futures speculators are notorious for betting wrong at extremes.  Their bearishness is a very bullish contrarian omen for gold.

Given gold’s horrendous 2013 so far, you really can’t blame futures speculators for being so pessimistic on it.  Down 16.2% year-to-date, gold has never suffered a worse calendar-year start in its secular bull.  American stock traders spawned a fierce gold headwind that global buyers couldn’t overcome.  To help raise cash to plow into the euphoric, levitating stock markets, they aggressively dumped gold ETF shares.

Friday, June 07, 2013

US Jobs Data Whip Gold Bullion Prices / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Adrian_Ash

GOLD and silver prices whipped sharply Friday lunchtime in London, as new US jobs data matched analyst forecasts with a 175,000 rise in Non-Farm Payrolls for May and a slight rise in the jobless rate to 7.6%.

Having touched 1-week highs above $1419 per ounce on Thursday, gold fell back through $1400 Friday as European stock markets erased earlier losses.

Friday, June 07, 2013

France Imposes Cash and Gold Capital Controls / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: GoldCore

Today’s AM fix was USD 1,410.00, EUR 1,065.12 and GBP 905.53 per ounce.
Yesterday’s AM fix was USD 1,399.50, EUR 1,066.69 and GBP 906.12 per ounce.

Gold climbed $9.90 or 0.71% yesterday to $1,412.00/oz and silver’s gained 0.71%.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Gold, Silver & Precious Metal Ming Stock Signals / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Chris_Vermeulen

It has been a very long couple of years for the precious metal bugs. The price of gold, silver and their related mining stocks have bucked the broad market up trend and instead have been sinking to the bottom in terms of performance.

Earlier this week I posted a detailed report on the broad stock market and how it looks as though it‘s uptrend will be coming to an end sooner than later. The good news is that precious metals have the exact flip side of that outlook. They appear to be bottoming as they churn at support zones.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Gold Confiscation Possibility Warning / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Casey_Research

By Jeff Thomas, International Man

If you hold precious metals in your portfolio, there is a good chance you fear hyperinflation and the crash of fiat currencies.

You probably distrust governments in general and believe they are self-serving and have no interest in your economic well-being. It is likely that your holdings in gold are your lifeline – your hope to get you through these times while holding on to your wealth.

Friday, June 07, 2013

COMEX Gold Revealed - Investigating the Paper Gold Market / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Jan_Skoyles

Since the gold price crash in April there has been wide debate about how the gold market works. Analysts have contrasted paper gold versus physical gold, urging that the different parts of the gold markets offer very different services to investors. Conspiracy theories have also abounded.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

India's Latest Anti-Gold Moves / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Adrian_Ash

The WHOLESALE price of gold flipped yet again either side of $1400 on Thursday in what dealers called "choppy" trade ahead of tomorrow's much-anticipated US jobs data for May.

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street's overnight loss to finish lower, but European equities rallied as major government bonds held flat.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Should Investors Still Diversify with Gold? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: DailyGainsLetter

John Whitefoot writes: When it comes to investing, it’s important to diversify and spread your money around. Put all your assets in one basket and it could evaporate overnight if the markets go into correction mode. As a result, diversification is a good strategy to follow, because it can protect you from losing your entire retirement portfolio should the markets turn.

Having a number of different stocks does not make a portfolio diversified. A diversified portfolio means having different kinds of investments, including stocks, bonds, cash, and so on. While we all know diversification is key, it’s important to know where you should park your assets.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Possible Euro Devaluation Casts Shadow Over Gold’s Future / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Bob_Kirtley

As the European Union struggles with rising unemployment they now have to face a future of increased competition from the Japanese as they actively devalue the Yen. The new government in Japan, under the Premiership of Shinzo Abe, has managed to devalue the Yen by round 20% so far. In the short term this devaluation should boost Japanese exports as their goods are available at a substantial discount. This action mirrors that of the United States as they continue with their programme of Quantitative Easing. The United Kingdom has also joined in this ‘race to the bottom’ and has managed to reduce the value the British Pound.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Gold and Silver Leasing Explained / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Adrian_Ash

Miguel Perez-Santalla writes: What is precious metals leasing, and why is it done...?

LEASING is an integral part of the precious metals market, writes Miguel Perez-Santalla at BullionVault.

Why is it necessary? For a diverse number of reasons, the first is the need for industry to borrow instead of buying outright the metal. This enables them to avoid owning the metal at a fixed price if they have not yet contracted to sell their product.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

The Roubini - Faber Gold Debate / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: BATR

Two of the most provocative and incendiary economic prophets are Nouriel Roubini and Marc Faber. As with most oracles, the denominational sect of doctrines often determines the forecasts. This especially applies to economic prognosticators. Roubini has evolved into an establishment darling working with central bank governors and finance ministers. Faber remains a contrarian investor earning his designation as the genuine "Doctor Doom". Who is right, depends on the immediate and final outcomes of the international financial troubles. Money markets volatility and fiscal debt obligations are integral components of commercial transactions and political economic policy.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Gold Premium Surges In China on Wise ‘Aunties’ And Wealthy Buying / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: GoldCore

Today’s AM fix was USD 1,405.25, EUR 1,074.68 and GBP 918.64 per ounce.
Yesterday’s AM fix was USD 1,396.75, EUR 1,072.61 and GBP 915.00per ounce.

Gold climbed $27.10 or 1.96% yesterday to $1,412.00/oz and silver also gained 2.57%.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Gold Slips as India Blocks Imports / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Adrian_Ash

The WHOLESALE gold price slipped back below $1400 per ounce Tuesday morning in London as world stock markets rose and the Indian government tightened restrictions on gold importers once again.

After Monday's weak US manufacturing data gave gold what Commerzbank calls "sufficient fuel" to touch the $1415 level – identified by some technical analysts as key resistance – the gold price dropped $8 in 15 minutes mid-morning.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

The Signs Silver Prices Are Nearing a Bottom / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Money_Morning

Where silver is trading today represents a 35% decline from six months ago - which has led many investors to bail on the white metal in 2013.

Silver prices hovered around $22.78 in trading today in New York, almost $10 lower than where they started the year.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Only One Thing Matters For Gold Prices is No More QE / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: Bob_Kirtley

One can make numerous arguments for the future direction of gold prices, citing a myriad of facts and statistics to justify one’s position, but the reality is there is only one factor that matters right now; the Fed is not delivering any more QE. This means gold prices will continue to head lower, a view we have held since the start of this year.

All other arguments are overridden by the simple reality that Bernanke is currently in discussion as to a potential “tapering” of QE, so additional easing is not even close to being on the table. The reasoning behind this is also simple; employment in the US is getting better, and has been for some time, therefore there is no need for further easing.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Gold - There May be a Test Later / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2013

By: HRA_Advisory

Since the price dive in April, gold fought its way back to $1480 before succumbing to renewed selling as general equity indices rallied and the US Dollar took off.   It has traded back close to, but above, it’s April low before regaining some traction.  As this was written gold is trading in the $1380 range.

As long as gold can continue to gain the recent trading activity has the look of a double bottom.   This is a strong technical formation, but it won’t be considered confirmed unless gold manages to get back above its late April/early May high.  This may not be easy as we enter the traditionally weak period for physical demand but there are other factors at work.