Frank Holmes

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• Gold Buyers Get Physical As Coin and Jewelry Sales Surge

  Published 22 April 2013 | viewed 0 times

  I was honored to be in St. Paul's Cathedral attending Margaret Thatcher's funeral last week. It was quite a special opportunity to pay tribute to…

• How a Landslide Shifts Copper Supply

  Published 15 April 2013 | viewed 0 times

  The U.S. mining industry was dealt a devastating blow as Kennecott Utah Copper's Bingham Canyon Mine experienced a pit wall failure causing a massive landslide…

• Every Gold Coin Has Two Sides

  Published 09 April 2013 | viewed 0 times

  Just as every coin has two sides, every data point that doesn't meet expectations usually has an upside somewhere. For instance, although the gold price…

• What Maslow and Rand Would Tell Investors Today

  Published 02 April 2013 | viewed 0 times

  I have always been fascinated by what motivates people. What motivates Tiger Woods to pursue the goal of being the world's greatest golfer? What's the…

• In Gold, Not Cyprus, We Trust

  Published 25 March 2013 | viewed 0 times

  Global investors had to muster the courage to keep calm as news of Cyprus' proposed partial theft of all bank deposits took Wall Street by…

• Why China Is Tunneling a Mind-Boggling 800 Miles in 2 Years

  Published 19 March 2013 | viewed 0 times

  Would it surprise you to discover that China is planning to add 800 miles to its subway system over the next two years? That's the…

• Dow - Then and Now

  Published 12 March 2013 | viewed 0 times

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making record highs, knocking the 2007 peak off its pedestal, but investors aren't celebrating. Since the Dow hit its…

• A New Chapter for Turkey?

  Published 05 March 2013 | viewed 0 times

  In 2012, Turkey was the best performer among the emerging markets we track on our Periodic Table showing a decade of returns. All developing countries…

• A Test of Strength for Gold

  Published 25 February 2013 | viewed 0 times

  When investing in gold, I often say diverse opinions promote critical thinking and a healthy market. I believe elevated groups of buyers and sellers create…

• When It Comes to Gold, Stick to the Facts

  Published 19 February 2013 | viewed 0 times

  Gold dipped below $1,600 last week, falling to a six-month low, much to the chagrin of gold investors. I find the timing of the correction…

• Out With the Dragon, In With the Snake

  Published 12 February 2013 | viewed 0 times

  During this Chinese New Year, more than a billion people will be welcoming in the Year of the Black Water Snake, celebrating with family and…

• Dow To 14,000 ... and Beyond?

  Published 05 February 2013 | viewed 0 times

  If you've been a hibernating bear lately, you've missed a ton of positive news, as U.S. construction spending rose, ISM manufacturing data beat expectations and…

• Resource Investors: Why You Can Expect Sunnier Days Ahead

  Published 28 January 2013 | viewed 0 times

  During the current commodity supercycle, there have been occasions--too many to count--when investor psyche has been damaged by reports about slowing U.S. growth, a hard…

• Four Sensational Facts About Gold Investing That You Might Not Know

  Published 22 January 2013 | viewed 0 times

  Our ever-popular Periodic Table of Commodity Returns has been updated through 2012. Investor Alert readers love this chart as it shows a decade of results…

• The Move Costing Investors Big-Time

  Published 15 January 2013 | viewed 0 times

  An interesting study published in Science recently found that people frequently underestimate their future selves. When asked to score their current preferences, values and personality…

• In 2013, Resolve to Follow the Money

  Published 07 January 2013 | viewed 0 times

  During these first days of January, many adopt an "out with the old, in with the new," approach to shed bad habits or extra pounds.…

• How Gold Miners Can Leverage the Price of Gold

  Published 10 December 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Gazing into their crystal balls last week, Wall Street firms interpreted differing futures for gold next year. Morgan Stanley awarded gold the "best commodity for…

• The Significant Impact of U.S. Oil Production

  Published 03 December 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The Eagle Ford shale formation lies south of our headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, giving the U.S. Global investment team a firsthand, tacit perspective on…

• 3 Events Worth Watching

  Published 19 November 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Indian Gold Demand Picks Up The love for gold has been reignited in India, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) in its Gold Demand…

• Who Will Lead America Over the Next Four Years?

  Published 05 November 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Americans will be united in heading to the polls Tuesday to determine who they want to be the next president and vice president. After months…