Reasons to Own Gold
Don Coxe famously quipped, “never invest on the basis of a story on Page one, invest on the basis of a story
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The gold market is slightly lower today following the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday yesterday. The yellow metal is lower by over
read moreMonetary Obsolescence
In 2019, 49 central banks cut interest rates 71 times. The Bank of Canada was not one of them. The US Federal
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The New Year has been a busy one thus far, a trend that could be set to continue for some time. Although
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For nothing more than an arbitrary statistic, as of Fridays close gold prices in US dollars are already up 2.3% on the
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The gold market has come off Sunday night’s nearly 7-year high of over $1590 per ounce, in a sign that the bulls
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This week could be slower than last, as many investors avoid work, the markets and other responsibilities until the end of the
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As North American equity markets generally made their way higher in 2019 (with hiccups in May and August), it was against headwinds
read moreCrisis Era Jobs Data
According to Statistic Canada’s monthly job report, Canada saw the biggest monthly drop in employment in November since the financial crisis. This
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As investors return from last week’s Thanksgiving Day Holiday, markets may see an increase in volatility and movement. Stocks are declining in
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Post-election, the bears are coming out of hibernation. It’s in stark contrast from the story being told during the third quarter. As
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The gold market is off to a slow start this week as stocks and risk assets see a heavier bid as the
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As we make our way into the end of the year, I’m always very intrigued to read the market outlooks for the
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The gold market saw some further selling on Monday as chart-based sellers appear to be increasingly emboldened. Although the U.S. Government was
read moreCautious Optimism
Last Friday, Bank of Montreal likened the events to take place on the economic calendar this week to essentially every major world
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The gold market is moderately lower in early action Monday as stocks remain not far from record highs. Although a bullish outlook
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Although markets are open on Monday, U.S. banks are closed. The day has been quiet as many celebrate the Columbus Day Holiday.
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There is less risk aversion in the marketplace as the new trading week gets started, and easing fears are weighing heavily on
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The gold market is off to a good start to kick off the new trading week as prices are up over $8
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Another major geopolitical issue can now be added to the list of bullish catalysts that could potentially send gold sharply higher. Over
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The markets will kick off the shortened trading week following the Labor Day Holiday with all eyes again turned to the ongoing
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All the economic and market chatter through the final summer months seemed focused on whether a recession is looming, and whether it
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The gold market ended last week with a bang, finishing higher by nearly two percent on the final trading day of the
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The gold market is seeing some mild pressure to kick off the new trading week as investors take profits and as appetite
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The gold market is trading solidly above the key $1500 level as ongoing concerns over global growth and rising geopolitical risks fuel
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Stock markets have taken an ugly turn for the worse on Monday as risk aversion takes hold. Increasing worries over the U.S./China
read moreConfusion, Contradiction, and Chaos
The financial press was referring to this week as the most important week for investors in all of 2019. At the center
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The gold market appears to be treading water in early action Monday as markets get ready for a variety of key data
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The gold market is slightly higher in early trade Monday as investors digest recent geopolitical developments and await policy decisions from the
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The gold market is slightly lower in early Monday trade; however, the market remains firmly above the psychologically important $1400 level. Global
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The next few trading days are likely to see further adjustments following last week’s U.S. non-farm payrolls data. The jobs report showed
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The week ahead could potentially see some increasing appetite for risk as President Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping agreed to a
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The gold market hit a 6-year high in recent trade and appears poised for further upside. The metal may be vulnerable, however,
read moreSummer Shift
Central bank policy decisions and the direction for interest rates have once again captured the focus of economists and financial market analyst’s
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Is the next great financial crisis already in the making? That may be the question many investors are now asking, and recent
read moreTwo Bullish Calls
There were two notable bullish calls for the yellow metal this past week. One was from hedge fund manager, Paul Tudor Jones,
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The last week saw gold and stocks rallying together and that positive correlation could have some room to run still. Stock investors
read moreLate Cycle Characteristics
The performance of North American equity markets in May illustrated the escalating tensions between the worlds two biggest superpowers. The S&P 500
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The gold market is on weaker footing in early action Tuesday as traders return from the long Memorial Day Holiday. Stronger stocks
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