Gold mining companies have had more in common with struggling S&P 500 than with the safe haven metal, though this may change in the near future.
Gold is in a tug of war between the bears and the bulls this week, fighting off forces determined to push it down below the psychological $1100 level while at the same time struggling to break above $1135 an ounce.
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News Gold prices edged lower in Europe on Friday as a stronger U.S. dollar dented interest in the precious metal as a currency hedge, and oil prices eased. Most commodities priced in dollars have lost value as the U.S. currency firmed, as they become more expensive for holders of [...]
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Gold Investing News Gold was softer on Monday but holding within reach of a seven-week high as inflation and economic fears boosted its appeal as a hedge against uncertainty. Spot gold bid at $928.50 an ounce in the early hours of Monday, compared with $930.70 late in New York on [...]
By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive to Gold Investing News Investment demand for physical gold remains strong as turmoil in the financial markets and fears over the outlook for the global economy boost the yellow metal’s appeal. Weakness in the banking sector, which saw Bank of America and Citigroup report large fourth quarter losses earlier on Friday, [...]
Tuesday, August 16, 2011