CopperThe global copper supply crisis is getting deeper with each passing day.Even disregarding the military crisis in Europe and the piling sanctions against Russia that have rocked the commodity markets, copper has always been in a tough spot simply because of its fast-rising demand and the critical role in the modern economy.More than 20 million tonnes of the metal are being consumed each year...Read More
In retrospect, nothing much has changed since I published my original article $100 Silver Has Come And Gone in October 2019.The price is higher than it was at the time the article was written, and that is certainly positive. However, the net change since then does not alter the fundamental arguments stated in the original article. Let’s review the salient points now. SILVER PRICE HISTORY &...Read More
CopperThe global copper supply crisis is getting deeper with each passing day.Even disregarding the military crisis in Europe and the piling sanctions against Russia that have rocked the commodity markets, copper has always been in a tough spot simply because of its fast-rising demand and the critical role in the modern economy.More than 20 million tonnes of the metal are being consumed each year...Read More
“2022: The Golden Year” activates……as gold and the miners hit our short-term upside targets this week.In August of 2020 we noted the danger signals for gold based on sentiment excess coming out of the acute pandemic fear phase. We also noted the need for a multi-year bullish Cup to build a proper handle after that excess. A Cup’s handle is actually a downward trendi...Read More
We live in uncertain times, but one thing is (almost) certain: the Fed’s tightening cycle will be followed by an economic slowdown – if not worse.There are many regularities in nature. After winter comes spring. After night comes day. After the Fed’s tightening cycle comes a recession. This month, the Fed will probably end quantitative easing and lift the federal funds rate. Will...Read More
Whether or not you are investing in gold for retirement, it isalways important to be informed. This article will help you decide if investingin gold is the right decision for your retirement. When deciding on what to invest in, one of the most popularchoices is gold. Gold has been used as a currency and an investment forthousands of years, and it continues to be a popular choice for investorstoday...Read More
RAPAPORT... Sotheby's brought in $12.4 million from its Important Jewels sale in New York, with a pair of diamond earrings by Boucheron taking the top spot.The set features marquise- and pear-shaped diamond clusters suspending two detachable pear-shaped diamonds - a D-color, VS1-clarity stone weighing 14 carats and a D-color, VVS2-clarity diamond weighing 13.75 carats. The pair fetched $1.3 millio...Read More
RAPAPORT... US jewelry sales rose in February amid a rebound in consumer spending on apparel and accessories, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.Revenue for the jewelry category grew 22% year on year during the month, Mastercard reported last week. The segment also benefited from the extra cash shoppers diverted from their travel and restaurant budgets. Jewelry purchases jumped 24% compared to...Read More
RAPAPORT... US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order prohibiting the import of "nonindustrial" diamonds originating in Russia.The measures, which the White House announced on Friday, follow Russia's continued war in Ukraine and build on earlier US sanctions outlawing debt and equity transactions with Alrosa and its CEO, Sergey Ivanov. Those previous rulings did not constitute an o...Read More
(IDEX Online) - India's polished diamond sales are set to plunge by more than a quarter, say the ratings analysts CRISIL."If the trade disruption is protracted, next quarter's sales will be down by 25 to 30 per cent, shaving off about $2bn to 2.5bn," said its director, Rahul Guha, speaking before Friday's announcement of sanctions by the US government on the purchase of rough diamon...Read More
(IDEX Online) - Nothing Lasts Forever, the new documentary that claims to lift the lid on the "highly secretive" diamond industry, premiered yesterday on the US network Showtime.The trailer opens with a provocative observation about lag growns: "People want diamonds because they've been told to. None of them are really worth anything and, surprise, your big diamond might be fake!"Jason Kohn s...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The US has imposed sanctions on gem quality diamonds from Russia, which accounts for almost 30 per cent of global rough supply.President Joe Biden (pictured) issued an executive order on Friday banning the import of "non-industrial diamonds", along with vodka, caviar and other luxury goods."As Putin continues his merciless assault, the United States and our allies and partner...Read More
We spoke with Tony Schreck, who is the Managing Director of Pacgold. Pacgold Limited (ASX: PGO) is a gold exploration Company, focused on progressing its key asset, the 100% owned Alice River Gold Project, in North Queensland, at the northern end of the Northeast Queensland Mineral Province. This gold-rich Province contains several multi-million-oz gold deposits. There are several past producing g...Read More
Face The Nation, Released on 3/13/22Mohamed El-Erian, the chief economic adviser for Allianz, says the Federal Reserve can either raise interest rates and risk a recession, or allow inflation to continue to rise.Mohamed El-Erian is the Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, a multinational financial services company. He is the former CEO and co-Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO, a global investment fi...Read More
Liberty and Finance, Released on 3/13/22"The Silver Guru" David Morgan expects silver to rise to $28 before it hits resistance. Silver is the investment of the decade, he says, pointing out that industrial demand alone could cause a squeeze.0:00 Intro1:03 Silver update3:20 Nickel market6:32 Paper vs. physical8:04 Retail demand11:05 Long-term trend13:59 Crude oil18:13 Inflation19:20 The Morgan Repo...Read More
Wall Street Silver, Released on 3/13/22Michael Oliver discusses the latest data on the silver momentum chart, the overall market, inflation and more.J. Michael Oliver entered the financial services industry in 1975 on the Futures side, joining E.F. Hutton's International Commodity Division, headquartered in New York City's Battery Park. He studied under David Johnston, head of Hutton's Commodity D...Read More
Gateway Pundit, Released on 3/13/22The assessment pointed to newer "sociopolitical developments such as narratives of fraud in the recent general election, Continue... DHS investigating people who doubt Fauci or 2020 elections added by Herman James on 03/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Sal the Agorist - Twitter, Released on 3/13/22pic.twitter.com/3Rr2ke5S9a- Sal the Agorist (@SallyMayweather) March 14, 2022 Behold the twisted logic of the Left... added by Herman James on 03/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Zero Hedge, Released on 3/13/22With war raging across the world's bread basket, risk of World War 3 the highest it has been since the Cuban missile crisis, commodities hitting new all time highs every single day, inflation Continue... Meanwhile In China, All Hell Is Breaking Loose added by Herman James on 03/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Jeffrey Gundlach - Twitter, Released on 3/13/22"The American people think the reason for inflation is government spending more. Simply not true."Which is it:(A) The highest level of government is clueless when it comes to economics.(B) The highest level of government is lying."I'm sick of this stuff."- Jeffrey Gundlach (@TruthGundlach) March 14, 2022 Here's the video Gundlach is referencing:Jeff G...Read More