Debate over the potential of extensive gold reserves held by central banks to resolve the euro zone's economic problems have been pervasive in recent months just as fear of exposure to the sovereign debt crisis has grown. In fact, reports of the German central bank liquidating some of its gold reserves for the first time in almost a year have surfaced, selling 150,000 troy ounces in October.
Platts reported on which country's central bank is most likely to be the next to increase gold reserves.
The price of gold and forecasting any future target price has invariably been the subject of numerous confidential discussions among central bankers; however, if the level of interest in the price of gold is any indication of what is to happen in the future, perhaps it would be a worthwhile observation to follow the trend of the “smart money”.
The recent volatility in the precious metals markets has the gold bulls and bears jostling to make their case for the price of gold going forward.
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News There are two ways to play the gold game. Either keep a watchful eye on the biggies and check out their every move, or latch on to some tried and tested junior gold miners, many of who are set to have their day in the sun. Back [...]
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News The horse is out of the barn, the damage has been done. Look at how the gold price has been dumped, from its lofty highs. But even as gold’s allure continues to weaken with risk-averse investors, there is someone who is making hay – gold miners. These [...]
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News Is the gold ship about to sink? Could that be the reason why some `rats appear to be deserting’ it? We are talking about hedge fund managers here, many of whom appear to be selling to exit their positions. Are they intent on capturing profits, or could [...]
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News We would not like to be a party pooper, but the near term risk for gold remains very much on the downside. Throughout 2009, gold price has been pretty steady. No doubt, it ended the year 24 per cent stronger than from the start of the year, [...]
By Kishori Krishnan – Exclusive to Gold Investing News Stock markets are down and so is the price of the yellow metal. Gold fell for the second day in Asia, extending a monthly drop that may become the worst in more than 25 years. The reasons being cited – a stronger dollar and decline in [...]
Bloomberg.com reports gold prices made the biggest jump in 26 years with the worst financial crisis since 1920s. Gold also headed for its largest weekly gain since October 1999 after the U.S. yesterday took over American International Group Inc., the country’s largest insurer, and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy. The Federal Reserve today almost [...]
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