The Coming Slump
Governments and central banks have made little or no progress in recovering from the Lehman crisis six years ago. The problem is not helped by dependence on statistics which are downright misleading. This is…
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Market Report: Corrective Action
Precious metals drifted lower over the week in quiet trading. The bears took comfort in the lack of a positive price reaction to political news from the Ukraine and Gaza, and from economic surveys released in the US…
Read the articleDealing Desk: Shine comes off gold price but GoldMoney customers still buy
The gold market has had a relatively quiet week, nevertheless, GoldMoney has seen some significant purchases from its customers. Dealing Manager at the online precious metals trader, Kelly-Ann Kearsey said the yellow…
Read the articleWhat is with the silver fix?
GoldMoney's Alasdair Macleod joined Financial Services Network to discuss the impending demise of the London Silver Fix. Will it force the LBMA to become more transparent and to modernize? Alasdair believes they need to…
Read the articleHistoric Shift In The Gold & Silver Markets
With continued turmoil in major markets, today James Turk told King World News that we are witnessing a historic shift in the gold and silver markets. Turk also discussed what the implications of this historic shift in…
Read the articleForget the gold standard, it's all about silver bugs these days
With the global economy seemingly revived, you wouldn't expect silver to have many cheerleaders as an investment. Think again: its time to shine is now, says Christopher Silvester. Read the full article by clicking here
Read the articleMonetary discord
Last Monday’s Daily Telegraph carried an interview with Jaime Caruana , the General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (the BIS). As General Manger, Caruana is CEO of the central banks’ central bank. In…
Read the articleMarket Report: Sharp consolidation
Before yesterday's (Thursday) rise in bullion prices, precious metals were in corrective mode this week after recent rises. There were two big stand-out sales of gold contracts on Monday, estimated to be about 5,000…
Read the articleDealing Desk: Gold price rises as investors react to Malaysian plane news
Gold prices have risen following news of the potential shooting down of a Malaysian airlines plane in the Ukraine near the Russian border. Head of Dealing and Settlements, Roland Khounlivong said, 'Up to then, with gold…
Read the articleJames Turk and John Rubino interview with J Taylor Media
James Turk, John Rubino, Daniel McAdams and David Jensen return as guests on the next radio program. Turk and Rubino discusses their new book, "The Money Bubble. What to Do Before it Pops?" Both men believe, as does…
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