I have no problem with corrections in general, as they are a healthy part of any bull market and provide a platform from the which the next upleg can spring but something is not quite right about the recent price action in precious metals as the markets have become increasingly divorced from reality over the past few months. Let’s look at some of the glaring contradictions and then discuss the implications.
Read More »Crashes, Crashes Everywhere! These 11 Are Happening Right Now – Is the Stock Market Next?
Almost everywhere you look, there are signs that a financial avalanche has begun [and,] in many ways...[it] all is extremely reminiscent of 2008...so does that mean that a horrible stock market crash is coming as well? [Let's review] the 11 economic crashes that are happening RIGHT NOW [and query what might] happen for the rest of the year.
Read More »Why Gold & Silver Have Pulled Back – Some Enlightening & Reassuring Insights
David Mcalvany (www.mcalvany.com) covers the reasons behind the major pullback in metals on April 12, and where they may go from here, in this most enlightening and re-assuring 8:14 minute video.
Read More »Is the U.S. Stock Market Topping & About to Plunge?
Many signs point to a plunge for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and major indexes rather than a continued climb. If history is ever a good indicator of forthcoming events, it is absolutely imperative that we pay attentions to these signs, and prepare for the worst. Here are a few reasons why the Major U.S stock indexes could see declines in the coming months.
Read More »Analysts’ Consensus Picks for Most Promising Gold Mining, Silver Mining & PM Streaming Companies (+2K Views)
We have been following analyst predictions for gold & silver mining stocks and precious metals streaming companies on Yahoo.com for some time now. In this article we document their current consensus price targets and take note of recent target changes where applicable.
Read More »Gold Mining Stocks Have Signaled Still Lower Prices to Come (+2K Views)
While for the time being gold has bounced off long-term support, the XAU has signalled that there are still lower prices ahead for gold mining stocks.
Read More »The Future For Gold Mining Stocks – Short, Medium & Long Term
Gold miners have been an embarrassment. A dollar put in gold five years ago would be worth about a $1.70 today; that same dollar in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) would be worth only $0.80. What explains this sorry performance?
Read More »A Look at Copper, Commodity Trends, Economic Indicators & the S&P 500 (+3K Views)
Changes in economic indicators, copper and other commodity prices and stock market trends are covered in this month's market intelligence infographic.
Read More »What Are P2P Currencies (Bitcoin & Litecoin)? Should We Get Some? (+4K Views)
Bitcoin is the first peer-to-peer (P2P) digital currency and payment system to gain significant interest. This month its marketcap surpassed $1 billion. [Below is a description of what Bitcoin is, and isn't, and why it has caught on to the extent it has.]
Read More »Do You Actually Own “Your” Gold Given What’s Happened in Cyprus & Proposed In Canada/E.U.? (+7K Views)
To believe that governments...[won't confiscate your] gold to help support their national finances... would be naïve, especially in light of past and recent events. That's why it is now incumbent on all investors to look at the meaning of ownership in investing and investors' vulnerability to government confiscation as well as vulnerability to exchange and capital controls. We do this below.
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