Gold Needs to Break $1,600
Last week gold fell and then rose. But, for the sake of preserving momentum, further gains are needed.
Last week gold fell and then rose. But, for the sake of preserving momentum, further gains are needed.
Bloomberg reported that increasing incomes in China may help it become the world's biggest consumer of gold.
Bloomberg reported that China's demand for gold may slow down as investors shy away due to lower prices.
Bloomberg reported that China is importing more gold from Hong Kong, adding to speculation that the country may become the world's largest annual gold consumer.
News from India, China, and Mali worked against the gold markets last week.
Reuters reported that anticipation of China slowing its manufacturing and growth caused gold prices to drop.
Bloomberg reported that gold prices fell along with commodities as analysts saw Chinese economic growth slowing.
Gold prices weakened earlier this week as a result of China reducing growth estimates to an eight-year low of 7.5 percent. On a relative basis, the current price of gold represents a 1.2 percent total decline from last week.
Bloomberg reported that gold prices dropped after China's lower economic growth targets put a damper on market sentiment.
Majestic Gold Corp. (TSXV:MJS,FWB:P5E) announced the results of its subsidiary Yantai Zhongjia Mining Company's quarterly production.
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