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This week, clients have been selling larger values of all precious metals, possibly speculating ahead of the ECB meeting on Thursday and taking advantage of the higher prices seen through the week. Conversely, we have…
Read the articleThis article notes that the technical situation for the gold price has sharply improved, to the evident surprise of many mainstream analysts. It discusses possible reasons behind the turnaround, and implications for the…
Read the articleGold has had a good week, breaking out from a consolidation pattern, and heading into new high ground for this year. Silver, which has been left behind, appears to be merely pulled along in gold's wake. As of early this…
Read the articleThis week, clients have been net buying all precious metals with some clients taking advantage of the higher pricing to sell their metal. Overall, clients showed a preference for gold and silver this week. It appears…
Read the articleDavid Cameron, Britain's Prime Minister, has negotiated terms with the other EU member states, which he feels justified to put to voters in an in/out referendum called for 23 June. At this early stage in the campaign,…
Read the articleBuffett’s Math Trumped by Gold "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool." Richard P. Feynman Introduction Every year, I patiently await the release of Warren…
Read the articleIt may be too early to say the correction in precious metal prices, which followed an impressive run-up that ended on 11th February, is over, but gold's performance this week has been bullish. On two occasions at least,…
Read the articleThis week has seen a continued high in activity with clients net buying all precious metals. Clients have favoured gold and silver this week; along with with the occasional price dip seen through the week, many clients…
Read the articleIt has become clear to everyone in the financial world that the monetary policies pursued by central banks have completely failed in their objectives. Central bankers carry on regardless, continuing to ride the speeding…
Read the articleEliminating cash will also eliminate the checks and balances on banking policy and practice The rhetoric against cash (bank notes and coins) has intensified over the past months. Academics and central bankers are…
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