Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Unfortunately, we've been fooled over and over so many times that it has become an exercise in futility. We've scratched our head so many times when it comes to U.S. energy policies that at this point we've embraced the absurdity. One of the more blatant head-scratchers has been the use or absence of sanctions. Back in 2017, the Trump adm...Read More
This week investors are witnessing a historic move in gold prices. The precious metal finally broke above a longstanding overhead resistance level to reach new all-time highs.On Thursday, gold closed at $2,170 per ounce – its highest level since…well, since records have been kept.As of this Friday recording, gold checks in at $2,203 an ounce on the heels of a 5.2% advance on the week...Read More
When you’re considering investing in precious metals, you are confronted with many options. Silver or gold? Bars or coins? And what in the world is an ETF?Understanding the differences between an ETF and physical gold and silver is an important first step in the journey to precious metals investing.ETF is an acronym for “Exchange Traded Fund.” In simplest terms, an ETF represents...Read More
Also up week over week are gold and bitcoin, both trading near all-time highs, noted a Fundamental Research report.World Copper Ltd. (WCU:TSX.V;WCUFF:OTCQX; 7LY0:FRA), a Top Pick, was among Fundamental Research Corp.'s (FRC) Top five performers of the week, the equity research firm reported in its March 4 note.The Canadian company with advanced-stage porphyry copper projects, Zonia in Arizona and...Read More
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. takes a look at current trends in the gold and uranium market, and shares a couple stocks in his portfolio. For most of 2023, and in fact, since January 2020, when I first launched the GGMA Advisory service, I have been exalting the wonders of gold ownership for a myriad of reasons that date back to the 2008 GFC. Without reciting those reasons, you all know t...Read More
Ofthe many factors that determine gold price trends, the long-term cycle ofinflation and deflation is of singular importance. The cycle in questioncorresponds closely to the 50-to-60-year economic periodicity known as theKondratieff Wave (or K-Wave), but is in fact a separate cycle. As we’ll discusshere, the cycle tells us to expect a gradual acceleration of inflationarypressures between now...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were down this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 23 points at 8:30 AM EDT.Bitcoin added 2,618.55 to an all-time high at 71,642.09Comcast added $0.04 to $42.62 after its film Oppenheimer won 7 Oscars last night.Boeing dropped $2.59 to $195.90 after the Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation on the Alaska Airline 737 door plug blow out. The Botto...Read More
After two years of trading in a 20% range between $1,600 and $2,000 per ounce, gold finally broke out to the upside, closing at a new all-time high of $2,126 per ounce on March 4.Better yet, if you're a gold investor, gold has held its ground around $2,100 per ounce since breaking that ceiling (gold's trading at around $2,187 today).The price is volatile, but gold broke even higher on March 5 when...Read More
Morgan Stanley recently came out with their three themes that will impact markets for many years: longevity, AI tech diffusion and decarbonization, i.e. the transition from hydrocarbon fuels to so-called “green energy.”In a nutshell, pills that cost $1,000 a month will make us live longer, AI will increase corporate profits (which is the entire point of the economy, of course) and thos...Read More
John Newell of Golden Sky Minerals (AUEN.V) explains his view on where the copper market is going and shares one stock he believes is an attractive opportunity for forward-thinking investors.In the heart of today's technological and sustainable advancements lies an element whose significance has surged alongside our modern needs: copper. Copper's role in energy transformation has increased attenti...Read More
Chris Temple of The National Investor explains why he believes Dakota Gold Corp. is a Buy.My new recommendation is Dakota Gold Corp. (DC:NYSE American).This is another (of quite a few still) I have been following . . . sitting on . . . and mulling over until I thought the time was right. And notwithstanding the possibility still, as you'll be reading, that THE end to this sector's doldrums isn't q...Read More
The Canadian corporation checks all of the boxes for a compelling investment and offers a 161% potential return, noted a Leede Jones Gable report.Blackrock Silver Corp. (BRC:TSX.V; BKRRF:OTCQX) just gained research coverage by another financial firm, as Leede Jones Gable initiated on the metals explorer with a Speculative Buy rating and a target price reflecting a 161% return, analyst Ron Stewart...Read More
Assay results from drilling at this company's project in Spain reveal elevated gold and copper values that could define a "westward plunging" zone. One technical analyst has called the stock an "Immediate Buy."Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO:TSX.V; EMOTF:OTCMKTS; LLJA:FSE) announced assay results from its ongoing drilling campaign at its La Romanera deposit, part of its wholly owned Iberian Belt West...Read More
This copper junior announced a non-brokered private placement of up to CA$1.5 million as it looks for new opportunities in a strengthening market. See why "high hopes" are being pinned on this sector's possible rise.Granite Creek Copper Ltd. (GCX:TSX.V; GCXXF:OTCQB) announced a non-brokered private placement of up to CA$1.5 million as the company looks for new opportunities in a strengthening mark...Read More
LONDON, 11 March 2024 - Comment and analysis from BullionVault features today in an article from leading German financial newspaper Handelsblatt looking at who's driving up the price of gold to new all-time highs in the absence of Western investment demand."Central bank purchases and physical gold demand from Chinese and Indian households have clearly supported the gold price," says the newspaper,...Read More
LONDON, 9 March 2024 - Insight from BullionVault features today in the latest report from global data and financial news service Bloomberg on the rising price of gold."The sabre-rattling from Putin, conflict in Ukraine and Gaza, all of that adds to the background noise," the report quotes Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault. "The mood music is bullish for gold now from the safe haven...Read More
LONDON, 8 March 2024 - Analysis from BullionVault is quoted today in a report from personal investment news and data site Benzinga on the split between global gold prices and Western gold investment flows."Central-bank demand for the precious metal remains historically strong, and that's clearly helping drive up the gold price as sovereign nations favor the precious metal as a safe haven against t...Read More
LONDON, 8 March 2024 - Data and analysis from BullionVault is posted today by German personal finance site CashOnline.Now caring for 2.9 billion of vaulted gold for over 100,000 private investors worldwide, BullionVault explains how Western investors continue to stay away from gold bullion, taking profits overall as a group, in the face of record gold prices and high interest rates on cash in the...Read More