Why The S&P 500 Could Bottom at 1096–1100
Source: David Banister, Market Trend Forecast   (8/10/11)
"Though the patterns suggest we're in a bear cycle, there will be tons of trading opportunities with violent rallies along the way as well: Trying to time those will be the hard part." More >

When Buying Gold Becomes a Life-or-Death Question
Source: Jeff Clark, Casey Research  (8/10/11)
"It's probable at some point we'll all feel forced to buy gold, almost irrespective of price, due to the depreciation of the U.S.$." More >

Michael Ballanger: Market Conditions Extremely Gold-and-Silver Friendly
Source: Special to The Gold Report  (8/10/11)
"Buy the TSXV" was the advice Michael Ballanger, investment advisor for Union Securities Ltd., sent to his clients the morning after the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 698 points, the worst loss since 2008. In this exclusive Market Conditions Update for The Gold Report, he explains why he sees the current climate as "extremely gold-and-silver friendly." More >

Run, Ride or Buy? What Should Investors Do? Don't Sell on Mondays!
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (8/10/11)
"While many investors are running for the exits, others have chosen to ride the wave of volatility or buy while there is 'blood in the streets.'" More >

Where Oh Where Are the Safe Havens from Yesteryear?
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (8/10/11)
"Any retreats are regarded as a healthy event in the long-range upward trend." More >

Gold Market Report
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (8/10/11)
"Gold and stock markets are up; Fed 'will push QE3 if necessary;' BOE predicts 'sluggish' growth." More >

Don't Shoot the Messenger
Source: Axel Merk, Merk Funds   (8/10/11)
"Policy makers have forgotten that the USD's reserve-currency status must be earned; it's not a birthright. More >

China and Rare Earths—Monopoly for Now
Source: Oilprice.com, John Daly  (8/10/11)
"Despite fears of Western capitalists, Beijing apparently has no immediate plans to curtail supplies." More >

Richard Karn: Australian Scandium Could Create New Market
Source: Special to The Critical Metals Report  (8/9/11)
Two junior explorers in Australia could dominate the world's scandium supply in the next two to three years, according to Richard Karn, managing editor of The Emerging Trends Report. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, he paints a picture of a supply-demand loop that feeds on itself and pinpoints the companies that could benefit from the dynamic. More >

Budget Battles Ahead
Source: William Poole, Merk Investments  (8/9/11)
"Although the debt ceiling issue is out of the way, the country is only temporarily saved from bitter budget controversies." More >

The Elusive Abyss
Source: Neil Charnock, GoldOz  (8/9/11)
"All agencies are warning us that they are on 'negative' in their forward view of their respective U.S. ratings." More >

China July Metals Output Eases, Signaling Slowdown
Source: Wall Street Journal, Chuin-Wei Yap  (8/9/11)
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U.S. Mint Halts Sales of Gold Collector Coins
Source: Reuters, Jane Sutton  (8/9/11)
"A spike in gold prices prompted the U.S. Mint to suspend the online coin sales for the first time in recent memory." More >

Retail Reels Under Gold Price Hikes
Source: Telegraph, Poulomi Banerjee  (8/9/11)
"For brides-to-be in India, waiting for the price to dip is not an option, as further price increases are expected." More >

Gold Rush for Dealers, Investors
Source: Los Angeles Times  (8/9/11)
"Record prices for the precious metal are sending prospectors on the prowl for gold wristwatches, pens and even teeth." More >

Ill-Advised Downgrade Ushers in Buying Opportunities
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (8/9/11)
"Stay the course and move as soon as trading stabilizes. This is a seriously oversold market." More >

JPM Sees Gold at $2,500 by Year-End
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading   (8/9/11)
"Get your head out of your day job, draw up your very own acquisition plan and implement it as quickly as you possibly can."
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David Morgan: $75 Silver Looming
Source: Sally Lowder of The Gold Report  (8/8/11)
The new normal could be $75/oz. silver. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, David Morgan, editor of The Morgan Report, maps out a path for silver that could sink by $5/ounce (oz.) during the summer pullback and then bounce up to $75/oz. to establish a new base level. A consistent Silver Institute Production Cost Standard could help investors make smarter decisions during the coming upswing. More >

The Crime Against Silver
Source: Rick Mills, Ahead of the Herd   (8/8/11)
"Silver-denominated notes, reminiscent of turn-of-the-century American silver certificates, are experiencing renewed popularity."
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Gold and Market Volatility
Source: Clif Droke   (8/8/11)
"Stock market volatility, including for the mining stocks, has waxed and waned throughout 2011 but has been recurrent more this year than in the previous two years." More >

Gold Climbs; ECB Is "Last Line" of Eurozone Defense
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (8/8/11)
"The gold prices soared past a record $1,700/oz. in Monday's trade following Sunday's announcement by the European Central Bank suggesting a new phase in the Eurozone crisis." More >

As Gold Prices Zoom, Indian Buyers Hold Back
Source: Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee and Siddesh Mayenkar  (8/8/11)
"Global price disruptions will keep Indians away from jewelry stores for at least the next few weeks." More >

Recession 2011: Silver Futures Up on Firm Global Cues
Source: Economic Times  (8/8/11)
"Trading sentiments turned bullish after the prices in the overseas markets climbed." More >

HREEs in America: Crystal Balls and Brass Balls
Source: Resource Investor, Jack Lifton  (8/8/11)
"Now there are two potential domestic American HREE producers, which I think are viable and have high probabilities of commercial success." More >

Rhodium Helpful in Checking Food Adulteration
Source: IANS  (8/8/11)
"By changing its color in the presence of particular gases, Rhodium can warn consumers if packaged food has been tampered with." More >