Investing in precious metals isn't a cakewalk, that much can be sure. It can be especially complicated for beginners, which is why it's wise to … [Read more...]
All Eyes on Switzerland to Bolster Deflated Gold Prices
October 24, 2014
While here in the U.S., gold continued to slip on news that the housing market has reached 6-year highs and the continuing growth of the dollar, the … [Read more...]
Asian Markets Keep Gold Looking Up
October 22, 2014
Here's a bit of good news to get you through Hump Day: Despite gold's recent paper-driven slump, the yellow metal has made a solid comeback in recent … [Read more...]
Gold Shines Bright on India’s Festival Season
October 21, 2014
It may be a bit too early to start your holiday shopping quite yet, but over in India, the pre-festival shopping spree has already begun. Gold prices … [Read more...]
Palladium Still the Fairest Precious Metal
October 16, 2014
BMO Capital Markets made waves last week with the announcement that it’s lowered its price expectations for gold, silver and platinum. That’s bad news … [Read more...]
VIDEO – Cup Of Silver A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
October 15, 2014
Can silver cure Ebola? Tune in to this Kitco video interview to hear silver guru David Morgan’s thoughts on the uses of silver in medicine. “The … [Read more...]
Junior Mining Stock: The Secret to Surviving in Today’s Gold Market?
October 15, 2014
Fans of gold have been following Federal Reserve Board announcements for any sign of relief, but H.C. Wainwright & Co. Analyst Jeff Wright says … [Read more...]
Russia, South Africa to Become the OPEC of Platinum?
October 13, 2014
Platinum and palladium are not performing as well as expected this year, and major producers Russia and South Africa have decided to do something … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Gold Hit Most Recent Near-term Bottom
October 13, 2014
The yellow metal has fallen nearly 40% from its 2011 high above $1,900 to trade below $1,200 at the start of this week, mirroring Christopher … [Read more...]
Copper Mountain Hits Record Q3 Production, Analyst Says to Take Note
October 11, 2014
The good news keeps rolling in for Copper Mountain Mining, which on Wednesday released record third-quarter production results and received a positive … [Read more...]
Gold Investors Snap Up Bargain Level Prices: Investor Appetite Is Strong
October 11, 2014
It was a good week for gold bugs -they know a good price when they see one. Gold prices plunged early in the week to test a major long-term price … [Read more...]
Time to buy commodities? Maybe, but not the old ways
October 8, 2014
Crazy or brave? That might be the most logical thought if anybody told you now was a good time to invest in commodities, given the sharp declines in … [Read more...]
Palladium Set for Biggest Rally Since 2013
October 8, 2014
(Bloomberg) - Gold futures headed for the first decline in three days as a rally in the dollar cut the metal's appeal as an alternative investment. On … [Read more...]
Gold Nears Moment Of Truth: Will Physical Demand Come To The Rescue?
October 6, 2014
The U.S. dollar index has been on a tear in recent months, climbing 8.75% since July 1. While the dollar outlook is bullish, that in turn, has been … [Read more...]
Greenspan on the universality of gold
October 2, 2014
Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, had an article entitled “Golden Rule - Why Beijing Is Buying” published in Foreign Policy, the … [Read more...]
Copper Rebounds to $6,712 a Tonne
October 1, 2014
Bucking recent trends, copper experienced a price rebound on Wednesday, rising from three-and-a-half-month lows. However, the news source was quick … [Read more...]
U.S. Mint Gold-Coin Sales Double in Month as Futures Fall
September 30, 2014
Gold moved closer to erasing gains this year after climbing as much as 16 percent in March. Yesterday, the price touched $1,204.30, the lowest since … [Read more...]
Silver a more favorable investment than gold
September 29, 2014
International gold prices are presently at 69 times the price of silver. The gold: silver ratio is significantly higher when compared with the 10-year … [Read more...]
Technical Trading: Bullish Momentum Divergence Bodes Well For Gold
September 29, 2014
(Kitco News) September 29 —Markets don't go straight up or down, they need to pause, correct and take a break. The recent technical trend in the gold … [Read more...]
Quarter-End, Golden Week Holiday Could Influence Gold Next Week
September 27, 2014
Next week brings the end of the third quarter, cold comfort for bullish gold traders who are likely hoping the fourth quarter will usher in the … [Read more...]
Copper Prices Steady Following Earlier Gains
September 26, 2014
As many investors will know, metals prices have suffered a fair drop in recent weeks, driven by a strong US dollar, and copper has not been immune to … [Read more...]
A Rational Look at Gold
September 26, 2014
(Kitco Commetary) The fundamentals that drive gold prices higher are in full force and improving: India’s monthly gold bullion imports are … [Read more...]
The Wonderful World of Platinum and Palladium
September 25, 2014
In our latest infographic, explore the Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and why they are so valuable to modern life (...and why they make a great … [Read more...]
Take Heart, Silver Bugs — It’s a Great Time to Buy
September 24, 2014
It’s a tough time to be a silver bug. On Monday, the white metal fell as low as $17.30 — that’s its worst price since June 2010. There’s no … [Read more...]
Gold Price Slumps, but Some Gold Companies Rising Above
September 24, 2014
Gold has hit a rough patch these last few weeks as the US dollar continues its winning streak, pushing the yellow metal closer to $1,200 per ounce. As … [Read more...]
Bird’s Eye View of the Gold Stocks
September 22, 2014
(Kitco Commentary) - Since last summer, investing in the mining sector has been akin to riding a mini roller coaster. Nevertheless, the weakness of … [Read more...]
Eric Sprott: Get Your Money ‘Out of Banks and into Something Tangible’
September 19, 2014
In a recent call with Eric Sprott, founder of Sprott Inc., he said he was still buying physical gold -and planned to keep buying it for as long as he … [Read more...]
Precious metals may get more precious regardless of price
September 19, 2014
The silver market is always one day from panic. The same could be said for the bond market or the dollar. In the age of electronic price discovery and … [Read more...]