Markets

Sep 01, 2012 at 16:47

It's been a slow week, we spent it mostly waiting to get to Bernanke's speech at Jackson Hole. When we finally got there exactly what we were expecting happened: nothing!

Sep 01, 2012 at 08:05

Summary: Long term - on major sell signal. Short term - on buy signals. Gold sector ETFs are tradable but not holding for the long term until we have a…

Sep 01, 2012 at 07:55

The market followed the average seasonal pattern for the 4th year of the Presidential Cycle pretty closely in August. That pattern calls for modest strength for the next 2+ weeks…

Sep 01, 2012 at 07:53

If we wish ever to acquire an acceptable level of equitable harmony and justice both at home and abroad, it is essential that we maintain a keen understanding of, and…

Aug 31, 2012 at 18:56

Draghi clearly has his plan - and his wingman at the Federal Reserve. There may be no turning back. At the same time, the European financial, economic and political issues…

Aug 31, 2012 at 18:55

On Friday, the long-awaited Jackson Hole speech by Ben Bernanke finally happened. With bated breath, investors waited for news of his oration. Unfortunately, most investors don't speak "Fed," so it…

Aug 31, 2012 at 13:57

The Chinese ideograph for crisis is represented by the sign for danger joined together with the symbol for opportunity. Admittedly, for over a year and a half precious metals investors…

Aug 31, 2012 at 13:39

Gold was a star performer during the month of August, outshining other assets in an impressive rally which took many investors by surprise. Many analysts attributed gold's strength to investors'…

Aug 31, 2012 at 13:16

Even the hardiest investors have been lamenting that gold prices have been stuck in a rut for a long time. Others with less experience have watched the market waiting for…

Aug 31, 2012 at 12:49

Will he, won't he? Either way, gold says more QE is coming in due course regardless... So Here's a turn-up for the gold price.