Empire State Manufacturing Index Falls To -14.9, Lowest Level Since 2009
(Kitco News) – The manufacturing sector in the New York lost significant momentum in August, falling sharply into negative teritory, according to the latest data from the New York Federal Reserve.
Read moreGold Firmer Monday On Mild Safe-Haven Demand: Jim Wyckoff
Gold prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday, on some more safe-haven buying and on increased speculator interest amid in improving technical picture.
Read moreSome Risk Aversion In Marketplace Monday
Risk appetite in the marketplace is not keen to start the trading week. There is still some safe-haven demand for gold and prices are modestly higher this morning.
Read moreThe 6PM Recap With Gary Wagner: Watching Crude Heading Into The Weekend
WTI and Brent North Sea were both down on the day and week. Today, though, Brent took the brunt of the punishment, losing almost ½ of a percent.
Placer Mining Remains Strong In The Yukon – Mining Series
Weaker gold prices have had a significant impact on major gold companies so far in 2015 but there is one forgotten part of the sector that continues to prosper, even with lower gold prices.
Read moreFederal Reserve Minutes, China To Be Keys For Gold Traders Next Week
Gold traders will be watching to see if there are any further price-supportive developments out of China next week, or if instead the Federal Open Market Committee says anything to rain on the yellow metal’s parade.
Wall Street, Main Street Bullish On Gold After Four Consecutive Weeks Of Bearish Calls
(Kitco News) – After four consecutive weeks of bearish calls, Wall Street and Main Street seem to be on the same page Friday, expecting gold prices to move higher in the week ahead.
It Is Not All Doom And Gloom; Optimism Abounds In The Yukon
My whirlwind tour of the Yukon is quickly coming to a close. I can honestly say that this has been an opportunity of a lifetime. I have met some amazing people and have seen some amazing sites.
Read moreGold Drifts Lower on Profit Taking
Gold prices have fallen below unchanged as midday approaches Friday.
Read moreGold-Mining Stocks Higher This Week With Boost From Stronger Gold Prices
Shares of gold- and silver-mining companies that trade in North America got a boost this week from a stronger tone in precious metals, with the earnings of some companies also lending a helping hand.
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