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Streetwise Expert Interviews
Trey Wasser: Identifying Stars in the Mexican Precious Metals Universe (Part I)
Trey Wasser designed the Mexican Gold & Silver Explorers Model to track junior explorers and producers as they define and develop precious metal assets and bring them into profitable production. Trey, whose model-based index has enjoyed a 250% increase since inception in January 2007—including no loss in the 2008 crash—shares insights on lots of his favorites in Part I of this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
(1/8/10) More >Nonfarm Payrolls Could Dampen Commodities
We have seen gold, silver and oil put in a nice rally this week but they are still not in the clear. If we get flat or better unemployment numbers we should see the U.S. dollar rally.
(1/7/10) More >The Biggest Financial Deception of the Decade
Enron? Bear Stearns? Bernie Madoff? All big stories about big losses and have hurt a lot of employees and investors. But none come close to getting my vote for the decade's most dastardly deception. . .
(1/6/10) More >The U.S. Dollar vs. Gold – The Clash of the Titans
In my last column, my predictions for 2010 (or at least the first part) were that both the stock market and commodities are destined for a fall, and that the dollar is the only major asset primed for a significant rise. This generated such reader comments as. . .
(1/6/10) More >Gold Stocks & Market Forecast for 2010
I wrote a post for ATP called The Bull Case Is Not Dead Yet. . .I stuck my neck out, which I love to do once in awhile when the contrarian mood strikes me. Obviously, if you stick your neck out enough you'll get your head chopped off, but I only write these every 3–4 months or so—so far, so good. . .
(1/7/10) More >Gold: This Time Is Different?
So will gold's oddly long-lived and still dismissed "bubble" finally pop in 2010?
(1/6/10) More >Ten Rules for Silver Investing
These rules are found in "The Global-Investor Book of Investing Rules," which includes tactics, strategies and insights relied on by 150 of the world's most respected financial experts. They are revealed in a concise, digestible form. In order to be a successful silver investor it is imperative that you stay current with what is happening in the market and with the most current investment strategies.
(1/6/10) More >Copper May Advance on Chinese Demand Speculation-Survey
"Copper is likely to rise next week on continued fund buying. . ."
(1/8/10) More >2010: Year of Silver
"Silver's long-term future rests on new industrial applications. . ."
(1/8/10) More >Gold Rises Toward $1,140/oz. After U.S. Jobs Data
"Non-farm payrolls numbers come in weaker than expected."
(1/8/10) More >Average Gold Price to Rise Almost 30% in 2010
". . .we foresee increased interest in gold from the investment community with faith in fiat currencies undermined"
(1/8/10) More >Bunny-Slope Rally Soothes the Herd
". . .a bear rally so tedious that tape-watchers risk death by apnea if they should fail to jiggle jangle their limbs. . ."
(1/7/10) More >Silver Coins Rise in First 2010 U.S. Mint Sales Report
". . .sales report in 2010 shows rising demand for silver coins, despite a holiday shortened week"
(1/7/10) More >Gold Stock's Reverse Leverage
"MyGoldEnvelope has collected a lot of gold, some of which is lining its principals' pockets."
(1/7/10) More >Platinum, Palladium ETFs Set To Trade Friday
"Platinum group metals have outperformed gold since the beginning of December. . ."
(1/7/10) More >2010 Outlook & A World First
This year will initially see a continuation of the trends established in 2009. The stock market reads future trends and outcomes at times and has factored (government sponsored) growth this year. . .the highest probability is that the stock market rally will continue in the first half.
(1/5/10) More >Rare Earth Metals to Spike Higher in 2010
Rare earth metals had a bumpy ride during 2009. After years in relative obscurity, the investment community suddenly discovered the potential returns from rare earths after reports that China might restrict exports and cause prices to move much higher. Several rare earth metal explorers watched their share prices double in a matter of weeks and some put in gains of over 400%!
(1/5/10) More >December's Low Prices Were a Gift to Gold Investors
". . .last month's correction in gold prices was probably little more than a blip in a longer-term bullish trend"
(1/4/10) More >Silver Market Update
"If this were a healthy uptrend silver would be approaching or contacting the top return line of the channel. . ."
(12/20/09) More >Gold Market Update
. . .Thursday's plunge involved a sharp break below our important parabolic uptrend channel, and although the break was not by a decisive margin and gold rallied Friday, this sharp drop has bearish implications.
(12/20/09) More >Gold Trends, Hot Commodities and the Major Indexes—What's Next?
Gold has been leading the market for almost a year. Last week gold and gold stocks were trading at support looking ready to bottom but, as you will see in my charts, both broke support on heavy volume.
(12/20/09) More >The Eye of the Storm
Doug's guru-vision remains locked on the disaster channel. . .Americans are headed for a significant lowering of their standard of living. As this reality unfolds, it will send out shock waves that will impact much of the world: the Greater Depression.
(12/19/09) More >Despite Setbacks, Gold Rally Marches On
"The cause of the recent volatility is Friday, December 18th's quadruple witching. . .this only happens once every three months."
(12/19/09) More >Volatility in Markets: Bad Sign for the Gold Price?
A 5% correction in one day, is this reasonable?. . .Actually, gold's reputation as a volatile market [when others are stable] is misplaced.
(12/18/09) More >Porter Stansberry: Gold Is "Nowhere Near the Top"
With a sea-change in the monetary system on the horizon—and drawing ever-nearer as more and more U.S. creditors turn toward hard assets and away from paper dollars—Stansberry & Associates Investment Research founder Porter Stansberry tells The Gold Report in this exclusive interview that the world is approaching a return to "at least a de facto gold standard." Porter recommends bullion as "the perfect natural money."
(12/18/09) More >Gold Climbs in London; Weaker USD, Decline Lures Buyers
"Physical buyers should keep the market supported above $1,000."
(12/18/09) More >Dubai Debt Crisis Crimps Regional Retail Gold Buying
". . .people don't think that this is the right time to buy gold since the price is so high."
(12/18/09) More >Can Gold Destroy the Platinum Market?
". . .what's good for gold may be devastating to other members of the precious metal family."
(12/18/09) More >Are U.S. and China Together on Gold?
"Why would anyone think China is less qualified than the U.S. for pulling off a performance in price suppression where gold is concerned?"
(12/17/09) More >Sovereign Debt Risk Aversion to Support Gold
"One of the FOMC statement notes may prove important for gold's outlook. . ."
(12/17/09) More >What Likely Lurks Around the Corner
Doug Casey and the editors at Casey Research are very skeptical that we are experiencing any sort of economic recovery. In our opinion, too many economic indicators are based on faulty data and optimistic assumptions. . .
(12/17/09) More >Stocks and Commodities Are Trading Predictably
It's been a great week so far. Stocks and commodities are moving as expected from my weekend trading report. I like to see the market unfold in a calm collected manner.
(12/17/09) More >Chicken Little Roubini
Gold has no value. Whereas the Dollar. . .? Nouriel Roubini was 'one of the few to predict the financial crisis' reckons the Financial Times. Yet plenty of other chicken littles, amateur and professional, had long warned of trouble ahead, too.
(12/16/09) More >Silver's Smart Run to Continue in 2010
". . .silver's shining story will continue in the coming year also."
(12/21/09) More >Nervous Money Will Limit Gold's Downside Risks
"The big trouble with gold is that it is virtually impossible to predict price patterns on normal supply/demand fundamentals. . ."
(12/21/09) More >The World According to Gold
As 2009 lurches to a close, the Christmas break, and for whatever duration it lasts for you, generally provides an ideal opportunity to contemplate sundry performances of the past year in preparation for the development of the generally futile New Year's Resolution. . .
(12/28/09) More >Vietnam to Put an End to Gold Trading
"Vietnam has ordered all gold trading floors to close by the end of March. . ."
(1/1/10) More >Outlook for 2010—Global "Q.E" to the Rescue
The year ended with a typical light volume "Santa Claus" rally. Understandably there is considerable trepidation about what the New Year will bring after the prolonged rally from last March and the known fact that would-be sellers have been holding off. . .waiting for the New Year to sell for tax reasons.
(1/2/10) More >Gold: Is a Minor Rebound Due?
Although December's heavy sell off in the Gold (and Silver) market confirmed a significant set of monthly and weekly cycle highs. . .there now appears to be plenty of credible technical evidence to suggest that Gold may be ready to mount a minor rebound rally back up toward the $1,125 to $1,135 price zone.
(1/3/10) More >Spot 60 Minute Trends for Gold, Oil, Nat Gas and Indexes
When the market is moving on light volume I tend to focus on very short-term plays to minimize my exposure to volatility. The past couple of weeks have been great for day traders and futures trades as we took advantage of the short-term seasonal holiday rally in the broad market. . .
(1/3/10) More >2009: Gold's 25% Gain Eclipsed by Palladium, Platinum and Silver
"Other precious metals staged equally impressive gains. . .with platinum rising a record 58.7% and palladium up 220%"
(1/3/10) More >One Golden Decade, 13 Decayed Currencies
Gold up, Dollar down. . .? Not entirely. . .
(1/4/10) More >Resources = Destination for Chinese Forex Reserves-CB Official
". . .the superpower needs to invest in oil and other resources. . .to diversify out of the dollar"
(1/4/10) More >2010's First Day of Trading: PMs Rise in Asia, Europe
"Many of the fundamentals reasons for gold's 25% rise in 2009 remain in place. . ."
(1/4/10) More >Keynesianism Delivers a Decade of Zero
"The end result of destroying the currency is the wiping out of the middle class."
(1/4/10) More >Gold Rises 2% on Weaker Dollar
"Positive manufacturing data from China has given equities and commodities a lift"
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Bob Moriarty: 2010—The Year for Gold Shares
321gold founder Bob Moriarty returns to The Gold Report for a lively exclusive interview about what he sees as the best investments for 2010. "Last year it was gold," says Bob, "and this year I believe it will be gold shares." Noting that Bernanke 'destroyed the financial system of the world,' Bob sees two possible outcomes—a deflationary collapse wherein the U.S. refuses to pay back its $10 trillion debt, or hyperinflation. "Those are the only two alternatives," he says, "and either is pretty bad."
(1/5/10) More >China to Control Gold Prices in 2010
"Chinese New Year gold rush has already begun. . ."
(1/5/10) More >10 Predictions for 2010: Economy, Dollar, Gold
It has been said that "the only thing constant is change." While this is true, the rate of that change is anything but constant. If you pause to reflect on how rapidly things are changing all around us, you will realize that momentum is building and the change is picking up pace.
(12/28/09) More >Expert Analysis
"I saw an opportunity" (1/8/10) Goldcorp Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Trey Wasser More >
"Organic growth profile. . .solid balance sheet. . . attractive valuation" (1/6/10) Fortuna Mining Corp. - Canaccord Genuity's Morning Coffee More >
"continues to demonstrate Homestake Silver's prospectivity to host gold mineralization in addition to that confirmed at Homestake Main" (1/7/10) Bravo Venture Group Inc. - CHRIS THOMPSON, Haywood Securities More >
"[Caspiche's]. . .significance should draw the attention of numerous interested parties" (1/6/10) Exeter Resource Corp. - Canaccord Genuity's Morning Coffee More >
"the Similco mine would be good fit as a bolt-on acquisition for a small- to mid-sized, N.A.-based copper producer" (1/6/10) Copper Mountain Mining Corp. - Canaccord Genuity's Morning Coffee More >
"We are increasing our target from C$5.50 to C$6.50 based on a larger assumed gold endowment" (1/7/10) Rubicon Minerals Corp. - GEORGE ALBINO, GMP Securities More >
"Gold continues to perform well, and we see many positives that should be supportive over. . .2010." (1/7/10) - STEFAN IOANNOU, Haywood Securities
"advanced enough to get into production rapidly" (1/6/10) Canada Lithium Corp. - Canaccord Genuity's Morning Coffee More >
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