Precious Metals News and Analysis

 

Gold Trends for the Second Half of 2011

Gold Trends for the Second Half of 2011 By:  The World Gold Council  The recent World Gold Council report identifies the gold trends for the second half of 2011.  Gold’s strong start to the year was reinforced during the second quarter of 2011 where total global gold

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Don’t Lose Your Position!

Don’t Lose Your Position! By:  John Fisher  Gold prices seem high on a nominal dollar basis.  Some of my clients are tempted to sell now, take profits and buy back at lower prices.  Don’t lose your position! They are either nervous or are attempting to out-smart the

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Why is Silver Selling Off?

Why is Silver Selling Off? By:  John Fisher   Why is Silver Selling Off?  Last week, S&P downgraded US long-term debt from AAA to AA+, adding a negative outlook leading to further downgrades.  Watch for the other principal grading agencies, Moody’s and Fitch, to potentially do the same

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A Must See Picture!

A Must See Picture! By:  John Fisher  One of gold’s primary roles is to keep Central Bankers honest.  If you think about it, gold (and by extension silver) is one of the only assets that does not have a corresponding liability.  Gold is beholden to no one,

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China: US Must Get Debt Under Control

A recent CNN Money article reports that China has advised the U.S. to get its debt crisis under control.  China is the world’s up-and-coming superpower, propelled forward by stratospheric growth, advancing industry, and  a goal-oriented political system.  They are also the top international investor in U.S. treasuries.  

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