By Euro Pacific Capital Research 2011 began as a year with much promise for investors. After losing nearly 40% in 2008, the S&P 500 gained nearly 20% in 2009 and 13% in…
Merk Commentary: Perils of Celebrity Central Banking
Axel Merk, Portfolio Manager, Merk Funds January 6, 2012 Axel Merk January 6, 2012 Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Philipp Hildebrand finds himself in the hot seat. SNB rules prohibit his family…
Why 2012 looks to be even ROUGHER than 2011!
by Mike Larson Welcome to 2012! I trust you had an enjoyable holiday season like I did … and that you’re just as ready as I am to make this your most…
Gold Up 5% on Week in Euros as “Recession Data” Hit Europe, US “Can’t Decouple” from Eurozone Crisis Despite Positive Jobs News
THE DOLLAR cost of buying gold hovered around $1620 an ounce Friday morning London time – becoming a bit more volatile following the release of US employment data but failing to establish…
Safe Haven Status “Returning to Gold” as Euro Sinks After Weak Bond Sales, Banking Stock Slump
London Gold Market Report WHOLESALE MARKET prices to buy gold touched a two-week high at $1625 per ounce as London opened for business on Thursday, before pulling back to $1609 as commodities…
The #1 Fund Manager to Beat Financial Crisis: UK Edition
How a lump of gold bullion beat the City of London’s brightest and best since 2007… HOW QUICKLY time flies! The global financial crisis will mark its 5th birthday in 2012. And…
“Weak Dollar and Physical Demand” Could Support Gold, “Awkward” Announcement “Will Highlight Fed Uncertainty”
“Weak Dollar and Physical Demand” Could Support Gold, “Awkward” Announcement “Will Highlight Fed Uncertainty” THE SPOT MARKET gold price ticked down to below $1600 an ounce Wednesday morning – having earlier touched its highest…
“Stagnation” a Threat to Gold’s Bull Market as Indian Demand Falls 56%, Eurozone Bank Lending “Collapses”
London Gold Market Report WHOLESALE MARKET prices to buy gold rose Tuesday morning as dealers in London – heart of the world’s professional bullion trade – returned from the New Year’s holiday….
Happy New Year!
Hello everybody. I wanted to take a bit of time off from the holiday festivities to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I wish you all happiness and prosperity in 2011!!!…
Gold Hits 6-Month Low, Breaches “Lehman’s Uptrend”, on Euro Interbank Crisis, Forced Japanese Sales
London Gold Market Report The WHOLESALE MARKET gold price fell further on Thursday in London, hitting its lowest London Gold Fix since 8th July at $1537.50 per ounce – 19% below Sept’s…