Why the Dip in Spot Prices?

12:00pm EST Friday 2/6/14 Gold is slumping after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report prompted investors to turn their attention toward growth-sensitive investments like stocks. Gold is presently down $33, or nearly 3%, at $1,232 a troy.  Silver is down $0.58 to $16.68 or 3.5%. U.S. nonfarm payrolls

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Franc Down, Gold Up!

A shocking move from the Swiss National Bank reignited markets fears and caused investors to flock to gold as a safe haven.  Switzerland’s central bank abandoned its long-standing floor against the euro which spurred colossal intraday moves for currencies. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) also cut its

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