Precious metals have certainly taken a bruising in the last few weeks…in May alone, gold slid approximately 6%. But this past Friday, the 1st of June, witnessed a dramatic rally for gold and precious metals in general. By closing time on Friday, gold broke the $1600 barrier, climbing 3.7% ($57.90) to $1622.10. Silver too had…
Gold Hits 4-Month Low Following Euro Slide
For a short bit Tuesday, gold slid 2% to below the $1600 mark. The drop marks an 8-month low for the yellow metal. Silver too was beaten by day’s end. As of 5:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday, it was down to just below $29.50. Even though it seems gold has been stuck in a rut…
Premiums for Bullion – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
When shopping for bullion, it’s pretty easy to determine the premium of the specific item you’re looking at. The premium is the amount at which something is valued in addition to that particular bullion’s spot price. These costs are a result of numerous factors which are primarily demand driven and vary on a per product…
Gold & Silver Tumble to 3-Month Lows on News from Fed
Following news that the Federal Reserve is ceasing its economic stimulus program known as Quantitative Easing, the gold, silver and even equity (stock) markets took a tumble. Gold in fact dipped 4.2% to a 3-month low while silver was off by about 2% this past Wednesday, April 4th. This announcement from the Fed is seen…
Analyst Dan Norcini Explains Recent Dip in Metals Prices
In an interview with King World News, veteran observer and analyst Dan Norcini explained the cause of this week’s dip in gold and silver prices. This dip has led some to question the strength of these markets but Norcini has another take that’s important to consider. Just this week, gold and silver have taken a…
Jim Cramer – Buy and Hold Gold, Don’t Trade
After a few weeks of consistent gains, gold took a 4.3% nosedive this past Wednesday. This may have some wondering if it’s a good time to sell, or is it a good time to buy? According to TV personality and co-founder of TheStreet.com Jim Cramer, investors should be buying and holding gold and not trading…
