The Euro May Struggle to Stack Up Against Gold
Changes to the European Financial Stability Facility could mean a loss in value of the Euro currency in relation to gold and other precious metals.
Articles Tagged "dollar"
Osama bin Laden’s Death: Impact on Commodities Markets?
Since the news on Sunday of Osama bin Laden’s death, many commodities, especially precious metals, has been marked by high volatility. Will the killing of bin Laden have long term effects on the US and World economies?
Gold’s Rally Retreats, But for How Long?
The strengthening of the dollar and rumors of China tightening monetary policy has pushed gold prices down. Some see this as a beginning of a correction for a ‘bubble’ in the gold market, yet many analysts see a continuing positive climate for gold.
Gold Unique Amongst Investment Choices
Some analysts have pointed out that gold has few end users and a healthy above-ground supply, so why has it shown so much price strength in the last few years?
Gold Prices Gearing Up for September Rally
Gold prices traditionally rally off the summer lows in September as many players come back to the market. And if this year holds true to that seasonality, next month might turn out to be “a good September.”
Will Gold Hit $2000 by 2012?
Sprott Asset Management's chief investment strategist, John Embry, told Mineweb’s Gold Weekly podcast listeners Wednesday that if gold’s “not between $1,500 and $2,000 in the next 18 months, I'm dead wrong."
The Slow Days of Summer Ground Gold Prices
Gold is showing signs prices are well supported at the $1200 level, although a break above $1230 an ounce is needed to set the stages for much higher gains. But don’t expect much in the way of gains over the next several weeks as the seasonally slow summer doldrums drag on.
Gold Prices Still Struggling with $1200 Level
Several factors are influencing the gold market and stirring debate between the bear and bull camps including the euro-gold trade, China’s stance toward gold reserves, Central Bank buying (and now selling!), and physical demand.
Gold Prices Sustainable or Bubble Waiting to Burst?
Many bullish analysts point to plenty of support for higher prices coming from safe-haven concerns. It’s these concerns, rather than pure supply/demand fundamentals, that have brought prices 13 percent higher in 2010, which gives many an eternal pessimist reason to warn the gold market may be experiencing a bubble waiting to burst.
Gold Price Pushing Past Key Resistance Levels
A late morning $20 bounce put a smile on every gold bug’s face, and by mid-day the precious metal had shot above $1240 an ounce, hitting a high of $1246.20 late in the day. Prices backed off a bit to close at $1241.30 an ounce on the COMEX.
