Summary: "Silver has been caught in the crossfire between being a precious and industrial metal," comments John Stephenson, senior VP at First Asset … [Read more...]
Silver faithful taking $5 billion hit in crossfire
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Silver’s Weakest Month is Here: Time to Buy?
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Historically speaking, June is silver's weakest month of the year. Many a resource investor is aware of the summer doldrums - traders are … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Gold Drops to Three-Week Low on Stimulus Bets; Palladium Falls
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Gold market update for Tuesday, June 18: Gold has dropped to a 3-4 week low as investors eagerly await comments from the Fed and its latest policy … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Analytical Charts for Gold, Silver and Platinum and Palladium
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: As of this writing, gold currently stands at $1366, or a 4-week low. According to technical charts from Jim Wyckoff and Kitco, the gold bears … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Platinum, Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Gold prices make a vertical spread look attractive
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: This article goes into some of the factors leading to gold's massive drop in April. Of course, one of the reasons was better-than-expected … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
Guest Post: Is Gold At A Turning Point?
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Since their nominal highs in August 2011, gold has dropped 28% off its highs while silver has slid 56%. Most of this decline has occurred in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
Physical and paper gold battling for supremacy: Brien Lundin
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: In an interview with "The Gold Report", Gold Newsletter editor Brien Lundin explains how the big price drop in April and subsequent surge in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Industry News, Precious Metals Investing
Is gold losing its safe haven appeal?
June 18, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Gold keeps struggling to top $1400, which has many questioning whether the metal has lost its safe haven appeal, especially amid such … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing Tagged With: gold investing, gold news
What Does Gold’s Drop Mean For Miners? François Perron
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: How is the big price drop in gold going to affect gold miners? Francois Perron, Pres & CEO of QMX Gold Corporation, provides some insight … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing Tagged With: gold videos
Platinum Buying Quickens as Gold Allure Diminishes: Commodities
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Data compiled by Bloomberg shows the stark differences between the current gold and platinum/palladium markets. Just this year for example, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Palladium ETF Boosted by Continued Deficit Fears
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: While most precious metals were down earlier this week, palladium was up on supply deficit concerns. Growing demand for auto catalysts in the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Platinum, Palladium Price Forecasts: Johnson Matthey Too Bullish?
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: According to a recent report from Johnson Matthey, both platinum and palladium are poised to go much higher for the rest of 2013. This … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Platinum output dives 13% in 2012
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: In its annual market review, Johnson Matthey is reporting platinum production fell by an astounding 13% in 2012. The major source of the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Platinum, palladium set to gain on supply squeeze
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary. Surging demand, especially in India's jewelry sector, coupled with tight supplies is leading Johnson Matthey to forecast a strong 2013 for … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Platinum, Precious Metals Investing
Copper Heads for Longest Rally Since January on Mine Halt
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Copper market update. Copper futures are up over 1% on news of a major mine collapse in Indonesia that' fueling supply concerns. It's the metals … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Copper, Precious Metals Investing
Copper Gets a Pick-Me-Up
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Copper market update. Copper in London experienced a pretty significant boost last week, climbing 1.1% to $7279 per tonne. The rally was fueled by … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Copper, Precious Metals Investing
Copper Ore Types: Sulfides versus Oxides
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Most of the rocks where copper is found contains unusable material. Therefore, the rock has to be processed and the valuable ore extracted. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Copper, Precious Metals Investing
Copper Bullion: Beware of “Mint Poured” or “Hand Poured” Claims
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Scammers are an unfortunate reality in our world, and copper is no different. If you encounter a dealer claiming their copper bars are "mint … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Copper
ETF Backed by Copper – UPDATE
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
iShares Copper Trust Approved by SEC Could copper prices be set for a multi-year bull run? It could very well be the case now that two new … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Copper Tagged With: copper investing, copper news
Silver surges 6.8% from lows after slammed 10% lower in 4 minutes
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary. Silver experienced an especially topsy-turvy session on Monday, May 20. In early trading, the metal hit a 2-1/2 year low somewhere in the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Silver: Is This The ‘Last’ Decline?
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: This analysis from SeekingAlpha discusses the silver market and if the latest decline(s) are the end of the correction. If prices rally, will … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Silver and the Dow
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: While the gold and silver markets have been in turmoil, the Dow has yet again reached record highs. But much of this rally is being driven by … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
The Last Investable Moment for Silver
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: This analysis by Dr. Jeffrey Lewis discusses how now may be the last chance to get silver at a pretty cheap price. While many people buy … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
Determining How Much Your Junk Silver is Worth
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Junk silver, or pre-'65 US quarters, dimes and nickles, are considered one of the most popular, and easiest ways to invest in silver. Many … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Precious Metals Investing, Silver
PRECIOUS-Gold erases gains after Fed Bernanke comments
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Gold market update for Wednesday, May 22. Starting the day higher and breaking the $1400, gold has retreated on comments from Fed chairman Ben S. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
John Norris: Surprising dollar has stolen some of gold’s luster
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: This analysis from John Norris explores the current gold market and asks whether the 12-year bull market is over. He says regardless of the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
Important: The Ongoing Gold and Silver Crash …
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: An intense debate has been raging on whether gold is currently in a long-term bear market, or is simply taking a breather after 12 years of … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
Plunge in metals natural as bearish money managers hold upper hand
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: Gold and silver's recent weakness is largely being driven by "bearish" money managers and hedge funds who've been moving money from gold back … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing
Arizona legislature votes to make gold, silver legal tender – UPDATE
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: This week, the Arizona Legislature passed a bill allowing gold and silver for legal tender purpose. If the governor signs the bill, Arizona … [Read more...]
Jim Grant On Gold’s Recent Drop: “Confidence In Bernanke Is Utterly Misplaced”
May 22, 2013 by MetalsWired Editor
Summary: In a recent interview/debate, market observer Jim Grant explains why he believes the economy is still very weak and why gold is still a … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Gold, Precious Metals Investing Tagged With: gold videos