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Jul 24, 2013 at 16:34

There has been a lot of misinformation recently about Comex warehouse gold stocks. Most notably, there's confusion about how this year's sharp drop in the quantity of gold bullion held…

Jul 24, 2013 at 16:24

When one looks at the US stock markets over the last two years, especially since August 2011, it would appear that it has become liberated from entering a bear market…

Jul 24, 2013 at 13:58

Africa is becoming the top choice for North American oil companies looking to diversify, and the East African Rift is the hottest of the hot, with Kenya waiting on commercial…

Jul 24, 2013 at 13:46

I coined the term temporary backwardation in March of last year. This is what I said ...

Jul 24, 2013 at 12:18

In every era, there are certain people and institutions that are held in the highest public regard as they embody the prevailing values of society. Not that long ago, Albert…

Jul 24, 2013 at 11:43

Crude Oil bottomed (weekly data) about 12/25/1998 at $10.75. It rose erratically for several years, hit another low on 8/24/2007 at $68.70, and then rallied dramatically to an all-time high…

Jul 24, 2013 at 11:20

As the Federal Reserve moves closer to tapering their monetary stimulus program, you can bet they are keeping an eye on developments in China.

Jul 24, 2013 at 10:25

Many readers are already well aware that the US government is essentially unique-and not in a good way-in how it treats its citizens living and working in foreign countries. No…

Jul 24, 2013 at 07:58

Yesterday, gold climbed up to over $1,347 per ounce after the U.S. dollar slipped against other currencies. The American currency dropped to a one-month low slightly below 82 after extending…

Jul 24, 2013 at 07:06

If indeed "gold is money" (not an ordinary commodity like corn, copper, or oil), then severe backwardation implies skepticism as to whether future gold contracts will really be delivered.