Gold and silver fell on uncertainty in global financial markets. The USA is trying to blackmail South Korea over trade tariffs by saying that it will roll back military support. Black mailing will not work with South Korea. The USA needs South Korea as an ally MORE than the other way around. USA/NATO now wants to command the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean due to the mineral wealth under the sea bed. Suddenly India becomes a friend of the USA and Pakistan gets ditched after Afghanistan opium trade gets under its control. Full Story
By: Chris Mullen, Gold Seeker Report - 15 March, 2018
Gold edged up to $1327.90 in Asia before it dropped back to $1315.00 in midafternoon New York trade and then bounced back higher into the close, but it still ended with a loss of 0.66%. Silver slipped to as low as $16.366 and ended with a loss of 0.97%. Full Story
The Russia-Britain spat needs to be closely watched. Any deterioration of relations between the two nations will be bullish for gold and bearish for the US dollar. Theresa May is using Russia as a way to divert attention from her political woes and Brexit fears. All international treaties and conventions have been broken by the UK over the killing of an ex spy. Full Story
By: Chris Mullen, Gold Seeker Report - 14 March, 2018
Gold gained $4.30 to $1330.10 in Asia before it fell back to $1321.60 in midmorning New York trade, but it then chopped back higher into the close and ended with a loss of just 0.045%. Silver sloshed between $16.654 and $16.501 and ended with a loss of 0.12%. Full Story
Of course, there is only one Cheltenham Gold Cup to be won this week, but there are plenty of opportunities for punters to win big (and lose) at the bookies. For the £600 million plus that is at stake this week, we wonder if some of those gamblers might be better to take a leaf out of the competitors’ book and ‘go for gold’ instead. Full Story
Political developments in the USA will prevent the US dollar from sharp gains before the Federal Reserve meeting next week. Inflation meeting the Federal Reserve’s target implies that a minimum of three interest rate hikes will be there. The fourth interest rate hike will be dependent on energy prices. Gold and silver are firm due to reduced chances of four interest rate hikes this year. Full Story
By: Chris Mullen, Gold Seeker Report - 13 March, 2018
Gold fell $6.60 to $1317.10 in Asia before it jumped up to $1327.50 in early New York trade and then dropped back down to $1318.70 by a little after 10AM EST, but it then climbed to a new session high of $1328.30 in early afternoon trade and ended with a gain of 0.16%. Silver rose to as high as $16.652 and ended with a gain of 0.12%. Full Story
– Hungarian National Bank (MNB) to repatriate 100,000 ounces gold from Bank of England – Follows trend of Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Belgium each looking to bring gold back to home soil – Hungary one of the smallest gold owners amongst central banks, with just 5 tonnes – Central bank gold purchases continue to be major drivers of gold market – Russian central bank gold reserves now exceed those of China – Decisions to repatriate and increase gold reserves come as rifts between East and West widen Full Story
It seems there are buyers on dips in gold and silver as focus is on global trade wars. The US dollar has not gained significantly despite robust job creation. Today’s USA session is very crucial for gold and silver and the US dollar. There can be three percent either side move anytime. Today’s close will set up the trend till the FOMC meet next week. Full Story
By: Chris Mullen, Gold Seeker Report - 12 March, 2018
Gold fell $9.10 to $1314.40 at about 8AM EST, but it then rallied back higher throughout most of trade in New York and ended with a gain of 0.015%. Silver slipped to as low as $16.438 and ended with a loss of 0.18%. Full Story
– Recent stock market selloff showed gold can deliver returns and reduce portfolio risk – Gold’s performance during stock market selloff was consistent with historical behaviour – Gold up nearly 10% in last year but performance during recent selloff was short-lived – The stronger the market pullback, the stronger gold’s rally – WGC: ‘a good time for investors to consider including or adding gold as a strategic component to their portfolios.’ – Gold remains one of the best assets outperforming treasuries and corporate bonds Full Story
Focus in on retaliation measures after Trump’s tariff. Traders have ignored the exceptional US February nonfarm payroll numbers. Global stock markets are expected to rise. Sentiment for the US dollar is still weak. Now the focus will be on the FOMC meet. The pace of interest rate hikes is the key and not the actual hike. An early Easter (in March) does have temporary economic implications. Full Story
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