Gold

Deciding on the best time to invest is a dilemma that causes many first-time and seasoned investors to struggle with. Understanding how the markets work is your best bet for generating a return on your investment. Definition of Bull and Bear Markets A bull market is defined as a point in time when there is

After going down to its lowest prices in almost three decades, gold is off to a solid start in 2014. With gold ending a second straight month on a 10-plus percent rise, many believe the bears have gone into hibernation. Along with this renewed interest for the yellow metal, gold mining stocks have also started

Gold and the Federal Reserve have a love-hate relationship. Gold investors typically smile when the Fed continues printing money and charges full steam ahead with its aggressive economic stimulus program. The opposite is true when there are signs that quantitative easing is slowing down, the unemployment report is positive or there is fear that the

Friday marked gold’s highest point in two months. Gold is up over $50 per ounce since the beginning of the year and continues to show promise. Many factors have come into play this week to reach these new highs. Here is a closer look at some of the highlights this week. Gold and the Dollar

Gold may have been in a small lull mid-week, however that lull is not slowing down the yellow metal’s overall strength. Big things have been happening in China for gold. There’s also an increased confidence building behind gold’s safe haven status in the US. Here’s a brief overview of the factors affecting gold in these

2013 was a slower year for gold, but as investors head into 2014, signs can already be seen that gold is showing promise in the new year. Physical demand is up, and gold is once again being touted as a safe haven investment. Global Increase in Physical Gold Demand Gold coins are flying off the

India’s wedding season is here and the need for gold is expectedly high. This year, however, there are a few issues in terms of purchasing of the yellow metal. Import taxes are high, and it seems smuggling is now on the rise as well. Import Taxes on Gold In recent years, the tax on gold

With a wave of recent headlines boasting how well the U.S. economy is performing, some individuals believe gold may have lost some of its glimmer. However, as the year comes to an end, here are a few points you may want to consider on gold’s ability to shine in 2014. 1) Has Gold Reached the

The government shutdown may be over, but there are still repercussions being felt in the precious metals market. Here are a few highlights as the market moves into next week. Momentum from the Fallout of the Government Shutdown There are a lot of numbers being thrown around as to how much the government shutdown actually

In a recent article posted by Citi FX Technicals on ZeroHedge, the case was made that it is no coincidence that gold values and the U.S Debt Limit have expanded together over the last 10-12 years. As we continue to spend more than we earn and shift that liability to the next generation Gold has shown