Trump, Cruz, Rand: Who’s Loving Gold?
No country on Earth now relies on a gold standard for its currency. But some candidates in the GOP are reviving the idea as part of their platform.
Read moreFor Second Straight Week, 81% Of Retail Investors Bullish On Gold – Kitco Survey
Gold continues to benefit from safe-haven demand as global economic fears grip financial markets, and both commodity analysts and retail investors think prices have room to move higher in the near term, according to the latest Kitco News Wall Street vs…
Read moreLBMA: Gold Ounces Transferred Daily In December Most Since June 2013
The amount of gold transferred between accounts of London Bullion Market Association members last month rose to the highest level since the summer of 2013, the organization reported Friday.
Why LBMA’s Top Forecaster Slightly Upped His Gold Forecast
Despite having slightly upped his 2016 gold forecast, the London Bullion Market Association’s 2015 top forecaster says not too get too excited.
Across-The-Board Gains As Mining Shares Rise On Coattails Of Higher Gold Prices
Shares of precious-metals producers that trade in North America rose along with the price of the commodities during the first four days of this week, with some that have beaten 2015 guidance so far this month among the top gainers.
Read moreDespite Support, No Political Will In Republican Party To Create A Gold Standard – Analysts
(Kitco News) – Although there has been early support from some Republican candidates to put the U.S. monetary policy back on the gold standard, many analysts say there isn’t the political will to make this a major issue during the 2016 election.
Gold Trades Near Steady As Higher U.S. Dollar Index Squelches Buyers
Gold prices are hovering near unchanged in early U.S. trading Friday. Some mild profit taking and chart consolidation are featured after prices hit a nearly three-month high at mid-week.
Read moreU.S. Fourth Quarter GDP Grew By 0.7%
Kitco News reports on advance U.S. GDP data for the fourth quarter
Read moreIndia To Be a Major Gold Importer Despite Successful Gov’t Scheme – Capital Economics
The Bank of Japan’s move to a negative deposit rate meant some weakness in precious metals, but softening U.S. economic data would be supportive for gold, says Mitsubishi.
Japan Interest Rates Go Negative – US GDP Data On Deck
Gold Prices are slightly lower in early U.S. trading, on some Mild profit taking and a technical correction from recent Gains.
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