U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise 2,000 To 244,000

U.S. initial weekly U.S. jobless claims rose by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 244,000 in the week to Saturday, the Labor Department said. The total was slightly higher than forecast.

Gold Weaker Amid Quieter Geopolitical Front

Gold prices are moderately lower in early U.S. trading Thursday.

Are Cryptocurrencies A Real Option For Central Banks?

As several central banks are seriously considering the use of digital currencies, one professor believes cryptocurrencies could be a cheaper option for everyone

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Gold Ends Slightly Up As Outside Markets Turn Bullish

Gold prices ended the U.S. day session with minor gains Wednesday, boosted in part by the sharp drop in the U.S. dollar index the past two days that pushed it to a seven-month today.

Silver Down, But Not Out: Mining CEO

(Kitco News) – The best way for silver producers to survive this lackluster market is to focus on higher-priced base metals, according to one junior mining CEO.

In Gold Mining, Canadian Content Is King – CIBC

(Kitco News) – With Canada preparing to celebrate a key milestone, the 150th anniversary of confederation, one Canadian bank is highlighted potential of the nation’s mining sector.

Is Bitcoin The New Gold? “Time Will Tell” Say Analysts

With the potential to revolutionize the financial sector, cryptocurrencies have been compared to gold as they share conspicuous similarities – decentralization and a hedge against uncertainty.

New Canadian System Ensures Conflict-Free Gold-Supply Chain In Congo

Partnership Africa Canada said it launched a new system that can fully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from a mine site in the Democratic Republic of Congo to any consumer.

Gold Ignores 0.8% Drop In Pending Home Sales

(Kitco News) – Gold prices remain unchanged after data revealed further weakness in the U.S. housing sector as fewer consumers are starting the process of buying a home.