Gold Bullion Bars News

  • Gold In The Low $600s? Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:49PMOf late, I have read a number of analysts, Jim Rogers even, who have expressed the view that gold could dip to the mid- to low-$600 level.
  • UPDATE: Demand For Gold Hits A Record Even As Institutions Head For Exits Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:01PMNEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Retail investors sharply increased their demand for gold bars and coins in the past few months as they struggled to find a safe place for their money amid the financial crisis, research shows.
  • Gold in the Low $600s? Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:29PMOf late, I have read a number of analysts, Jim Rogers even, who have expressed the view that gold could dip to the mid- to low $600 level. Could happen, but I think not.
  • Gold Rises in N.Y. as Dollar Weakens; Silver, Platinum Decline Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:16AMNov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose for the first time this week in New York as a weaker dollar boosted the appeal of the metal as an alternative investment. Silver and platinum declined.
  • Gold makes slight gains Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:06AMBullion reverses earlier sharp gains amid bleak economic data as investors opt for cash
  • Reader Poll Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:46AMGlobal demand for gold jumped 18% year-on-year to 1,133.4t in the third quarter, reversing a weaker trend earlier this year because of strong buying by investors and a lower gold price, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday.
  • Should writers complain about commercialisation? Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 2:14AMAlison Flood: It does seem a bit much when authors sniff about grubbying their hands with vulgar commerce
  • Malcolm Fraser was right, if Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:29PM Malcolm Fraser was right, if Hawke gets in we would have been better off putting our money under the bed. Any way Gough’s old business associate, Khemlani might still be good for a loan, if not Leilani (who actually owned that horse) might have a descendant who could win a race or two, if you’re lucky. Petro dollars, what are they again? maybe they will be like those woollies tokens , you ...
  • The only thing we have to Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:26PM The only thing we have to lose is our material wealth , when all is said and done it is only money.
  • Graeme - I believe yours is Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:26PM Graeme - I believe yours is the only post which makes any sense
  • Jewellers upbeat as gold sparks in Diwali Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 4:02PMJewellers are upbeat and looking forward to the year ending on a positive note following gold regaining its lustre business-wise during the Diwali week.
  • Thailand Outlook Channel Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 5:06AMAn appreciation in the US dollar and tumbling oil prices has caused the price of gold to continue to fall, particularly in the Asian market where the price has slipped to a 25-year low.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-31 03:52 UPDATE 1-Gold falls from 1-week high on weak oil, demand fears Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 11:24PMSINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Gold slipped on Friday and was on course for its biggest monthly decline since 1983, as oil fell on recession fears, the dollar firmed and stocks reversed gains, forcing investors to cash in to stem losses.
  • TSX, loonie up sharply as commodities rise Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 11:25AMThe Canadian dollar had one of its biggest one-day jumps ever on Wednesday as the value of the U.S. greenback eroded against other major currencies including the euro and British pound.
  • Gold Priced in the Top 10 World Currencies Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 2:29PM"...Take a look at this chart of gold prices measured in the top 10 most important world currencies..." SO the SPOT GOLD PRICE sank in October, dropping right back to 13-month lows at $683 an ounce.
  • Reserved Seats for Big Credit Spenders Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 7:44AMWhen I come to my senses, I find that I am in some dingy little bar on the other side of town, stinking drunk; and the bartender has grabbed me by the front of my shirt to haul me unceremoniously halfway across the bar, and is rudely in my face, telling me through gritted teeth that if I want to stay there, I am going to have to "Shut the hell up about the Federal Reserve creating so much money ...
  • Gold Bars Fetch Ebay Bids Far Above Spot Prices Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 1:53AMSYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Gold bars are trading far above current spot prices for one troy ounce of bullion on the internet auction portal eBay, highlighting current strong demand for safe-haven assets among retail investors, traders said Monday.
  • Gold Investments Market Update - Market Panic Increases as Markets Plunge Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 9:29AMIt was déjà vu in the Comex gold market yesterday as the recent sharp selloff continued. Bearish sentiment remains at extreme levels and all notions of fundamental value are being thrown out the window as the financial crisis morphs into a global economic crisis.
  • Gold Investments Market Update - COMEX Gold Very Oversold; Dollar Very Overbought Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 8:29AMCOMEX gold continues to stink up the room after sharp falls in recent days as the dollar has strengthened considerably and oil prices fallen sharply. The technical damage sustained to COMEX gold has been severe and chart watchers are now tentatively looking to support at $750/oz.
  • Frank Holmes: "When Inflation Erupts, Gold Will Take Off" Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 3:44PMExpect short-term hesitancy in the upward movement of the gold price until liquidity returns to the markets, says Frank Holmes, CEO and chief investment officer at U. S. Global Investors and co-author of the new book “The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing” (John Wiley & Sons). In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he predicts gold will go to $1,000, even $2,000, over the next ...
  • Gold Investments Market Update - Premiums Soaring for Physical Bullion as Delayed Deliveries and Shortages Intensify ... Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 7:28AMCOMEX gold continues to surprise to the downside despite the incredibly strong fundamentals of gold bullion itself with increasing shortages, delayed deliveries and premiums soaring for physical bullion in Asia, Europe, the US and internationally.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-21 08:19 PRECIOUS-Gold dips on firm dollar, physical buying supports Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 2:50AMLONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Gold slipped a touch as the firmer dollar weighed on the market, but strong interest in physical investment products such as coins and bars is supporting prices near $800 an ounce.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-16 11:23 UPDATE 3-Gold, platinum tumble in commodities sell-off Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 5:50AMLONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Gold slipped more than 2 percent in Europe on Thursday and platinum, palladium and silver tumbled as losses in equities sparked further selling of commodities. Crude oil, copper, aluminium and soft commodities such as coffee and cocoa all slipped, while the U.S. dollar firmed as investors sold out of riskier assets in favour of the currency. Spot gold was quoted at ...
  • Some Cool Talk In Anxious Times Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 11:44PMToday’s commentary features the unhedged opinions of Karim Ghaidan, a subscriber whose serene trading style, disciplined approach and expansive point of view have gained him a devoted following in the Rick’s Picks chat room.
  • Gold prices may witness correction by Nov end: Experts Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 4:09AMMUMBAI: Gold prices, which touched all time high, last week, could witness some correction by November end, an industry official said. "Gold may witness some correction amid high volatility.
  • Gold prices may witness correction by Nov end: Experts Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 3:05AMGold prices, which touched all time high, last week, could witness some correction by November end.
  • Gold prices may witness correction by Nov-end, say experts Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 1:51AMMumbai, Oct 12 Gold prices, which touched all time high last week, could witness some correction by November end, an industry official said. "Gold may witness some correction amid high volatility.
  • Gold slips 2 pct as equity slide sparks selling Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 10:21AMLONDON - Gold slipped nearly 2 percent on Friday after earlier touching a 2-1/2 month high as a slide in the global equity markets sparked a broad-based commodities sell-off.
  • Bush: I didn’t push for bailout so AIG execs could get facials Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 5:24PMDespite outrage over $443,344 party days after federal bailout, AIG subsidiary has another posh retreat planned
  • Gold climbs 4 per cent Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:33AMPrecious metal rises as investors seek safety, but firm U.S. dollar caps gains
  • Bangko Sentral worker cited for saving funds Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:08PMMANILA, Philippines—Froilan C. Roque works in a factory bursting with cash but still went out of his way to help save public funds.
  • Main Street To Wall Street: Drop Dead Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 3:59PMAs it turns out, global markets were correct in their anticipatory behavior early on Monday morning. Trouble is, the markets only thought that the rescue bill - as written - would not quite be the sought-after cure for the frozen credit markets.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-29 11:11 UPDATE 5-Gold slips as dollar, U.S. rescue weigh Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:35AMLONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Gold slipped in Europe on Monday as expectations the U.S. government will receive approval for a $700 million bailout of its financial sector curbed safe-haven buying, and the dollar strengthened. A $4 slump in oil prices is also pressuring gold, as weaker crude can undermine sentiment towards commodities as an asset class. Spot gold was quoted at $873.85/875.85 at ...
  • Gold rises on US bailout worry, ETF at record Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 2:01AMSINGAPORE -- Gold advanced on Thursday on speculative buying driven by uncertainties about when the US Congress might approve a $700 billion bailout plan to help resolve turmoil in financial markets.
  • Gold climbs as dollar slides versus euro Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 10:08AMLONDON - Gold rose more than 2 percent on Friday, recovering from earlier losses, as the dollar slipped sharply versus the euro and oil rallied more than $5 a barrel.
  • Thailand Outlook Channel Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 3:47AMGold prices on the New York market has hit a two-month high following reports of the bankruptcy of investment bank Lehman Brothers. In Thailand, gold traders are warned about the risk of speculation due to the fluctuation of gold prices.
  • Gold price rallies to $785 Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 11:03AMGold bullion bars are displayed at Shinhan Bank in Seoul, January 2004. Gold prices rebounded as the precious metal won support amid ongoing uncertainty stemming from the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers, dealers said.
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  • Gold is in its Janus Phase Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 7:37AMLike the two-headed Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, and endings--looking forward and backward simultaneously--it is the best of times and the worst of times for some in the gold business.
  • Prize Mining Corporation: First Gold Bar of 2008 Shipped From Site, Yellowjacket Zone, Atlin Gold Property, BC Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 8:00AM CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Prize Mining Corporation is pleased to announce that excellent progress is being made on processing the 10,000 tonne gold-rich bulk sample from the Yellowjacket Zone of its Atlin Gold Property, BC.
  • Census: U.S. income up, poverty rate is same Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:05PMIn an annual report released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau, household income increased, the poverty rate remained the same and the number of uninsured dropped.
  • Gold price slumps under 800 dollars Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 7:55AMGold bullion bars are displayed at Shinhan Bank in Seoul, January 2004. Gold prices have tumbled underneath 800 dollars per ounce, hitting a ten-month low point as the precious metal was hampered by the strong US currency and weak oil prices, analysts said.
  • Top Comments Friday, May 23, 2008 @ 4:47AMThe Supreme Court has taken a step in the right direction by giving judges more discretion at sentencing time. But we still have a long way to go. Unlike some, maybe most that read columns on this site, I am not in favor of total legalization of drugs.
  • Top Comments Thursday, May 22, 2008 @ 7:18AMJim Schulz, in Cochabamba, recently started his "Blog From Bolivia" and has wasted no time showing how blogging is journalism (when it is done well) and how, conversely, good blogging demonstrates that what is called "journalism" at Commercial Media organizations that cover Latin America (and elsewhere) often is not journalism.
  • Money Pours Into Precious Metals Funds Thursday, May 8, 2008 @ 3:17PMInvestors added $1.2 billion to those vehicles in March amid uncertainty in the broader market.
  • Reuters Canada Business Summary Thursday, May 8, 2008 @ 9:41AMTORONTO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Canada said on Thursday it will complete 25 to 27 real estate projects by the end of January 2009, creating 6,000 new in-store jobs.
  • Top Comments Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 7:16AMThe historic life and heroic struggle of Mahatma K. Gandhi (Oct 2, 1869 to Jan 30, 1948) against British colonial injustice, human degradation, economic exploitation and social discrimination are well known, here we will just spotlight certain selected aspects of his social philosophy, its moral principles and its contemporary relevance for global revolutionary and emancipatory efforts.
  • Stock-weary investors putting gold into their IRAs Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 5:22AMIt used to be that an IRA could be paid for with only cash, stocks or bonds, but Congress has expanded the rules governing individual retirement accounts to include gold and silver bars and coins.