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Euro Falls amid Fears of Sovereign Default
December 7, 2010, 12:00 PMEuropean structural problems and tensions in the Korean Penisula have contributed to the upswing in the prices of precious metals. Meanwhile, the decline in euro appears overdone on a short-term basis. Got gold?
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Gold's and Silver's Ability to Rise Regardless of Other Markets
December 3, 2010, 12:00 PMThe USD Index is showing signs of reaching a local top (or the top is already in). While the correlation between precious metals and the USD Index (and even the general stock market) is weak at the moment, a weakening dollar would fuel likely a strong rally in precious metals. Technical indicators also indicate a breakout for silver.
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Depleting Faith in Currency to Drive Gold Bull Run
December 1, 2010, 12:00 PMFiat money requires that consumers and investors and nations have faith in it, something the U.S. dollar is rapidly losing. As long as that continues to happen, people will turn to something tangible which they can trust - gold and silver. Indications from the stock market remain unclear, but volume levels and other indicators point to a strong possibility of higher prices for gold and mining stocks in the near-term.
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Chinas Emphasis on Construction Bullish for Long-term Growth
November 26, 2010, 12:00 PMThe economic rebalancing of China, from an export driven economy to a domestic consumption-led one, is crucial in shaping the demand for metals in the future. The cornerstone of Chinese policies over the past decade has been its emphasis on infrastructure. Barring minor corrections in the short term, the Chinese growth story is not showing signs of letting up. However, in the interim, investors should realign portfolios replacing industrial metals with precious metals. Precious metals, particularly gold demand in China is expected to hold strong even in the event of a temporary stagnation in Chinese construction activities.
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Unlike Gold - Stimulus Is Effective Only Under Certain Circumstances
November 24, 2010, 12:00 PMWhile the $600bn of stimulus money may not be particularly effective in today's economic reality, investing in gold and silver surely has been, and - given details provided in this week's free essay - will most likely continue to be.
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Gold, Weaker Dollar, and US Exports
November 22, 2010, 12:00 PMWill the US Dollar's decline really create jobs in the US? Not everyone believes this scenario, and higher gold prices seem to support those, who doubt it.
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Beginning of The Golden Plunge, or Just a Golden Breather?
November 19, 2010, 12:00 PMThe situation on the general stock market is tense - have they put a double-top, or are they just taking a breather within a bigger rally? Answering this question might be of great importance not only for stock investors, but for anyone interested in gold and silver as well.
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Interesting Times Ahead for Precious Metals Despite Signs of Fatigue
November 17, 2010, 12:00 PMWith the dollar consolidating at current levels, gains in the precious metals market appears capped. Being invested in precious metals long-term still appears to be a good idea. Small speculative positions could be taken as the local bottom is approached. When price levels are more favorable, leveraged long positions may be well advised.
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Fall of the Mighty Dollar: Looking Back at the Credit Crunch
November 15, 2010, 12:00 PMA glance at the past reveals exactly why the economic crisis today was bound to happen. The credit crunch has a deeper root than the housing bubble: it lies in the trade imbalance between surplus and deficit countries.
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Monetary Reforms and Silver Consolidation
November 12, 2010, 12:00 PMWhen the President of the World Bank said leading economies should consider readopting a modified global gold standard to guide currency movements, it again underlined that gold is one commodity that cannot be kept out of any discussion about the economy. Meanwhile, the precious metals (especially silver) appear to have risen too fast too soon, which means that a consolidation is likely.
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Will a Residential Construction Bubble in China Weigh Down Industrial Metals?
November 8, 2010, 12:00 PMChina has exhibited strong growth in construction activities over the past decade, leading to a healthy consumption of industrial metals. However, investors and analysts are wary of a bubble plaguing the residential sector like it did in the US. We analyze why China’s residential sector is shaping metal prices and how it is still strong enough to grow considerably (although at a slower pace) to support metals' demand.
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Gold - Break Out or Fake Out?
November 7, 2010, 12:00 PMThe Fed announced it will buy $600 billion of U.S. Government bonds but the news did not cause gold to move above rising resistance lines. We did see a $40 price increase for gold on Thursay. Is this is a break- out or a fake-out? At first glance the gold’s recent move appears very bullish - but only at the first glance. But we take a second look and five our Subscribers specific information about gold’s next move.
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Establishing a Stable Dollar Is More Important Than Ever
November 7, 2010, 12:00 PMDue to uncertainties around the US dollars and fears on inflation, it is expected that the value of gold will continue to appreciate. The question is, “where will it stop?” There are already gold bulls, who believe that it can go as high as $10,000 an ounce, and we don't rule it out either.
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Cash Sitting on the Sideline Will Find Its Way to Gold
October 31, 2010, 12:00 PMThe Fed announced it will buy $600 billion of U.S. Government bonds but the news did not cause gold to move above rising resistance lines. We did see a $40 price increase for gold on Thursay. Is this is a break- out or a fake-out? At first glance the gold’s recent move appears very bullish - but only at the first glance. But we take a second look and five our Subscribers specific information about gold’s next move.
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US Debt: A Recipe for Economic Disaster?
October 29, 2010, 12:00 PMSpurring demand-based inflation and attaining a balanced budget are some of the key factors that will lead to America’s recovery. However, US debt already amounts to trillions of dollars. The main worry of economists now is, “Can demand-based inflation still be spurred if entitlement spending is reduced?”
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