Equity prices are on the rise and so is the price of Gold after Fed chairman Jerome Powell said the Central Bank has no intention of accelerating the pace of rate hikes. Continue reading →

This morning, a weaker Dollar Index is keeping the price of Gold in positive territory. Continue reading →

The price of Gold marches higher as the value of the U.S. Dollar continues to soften. As Gold approaches the $1,200 dollar level, traders still holding short positions (and there are many) must be thinking twice about holding on to a possible losing trade. Continue reading →

Gold prices moved higher overnight in the Far East despite a stronger dollar and higher equity prices. Continue reading →

The price of Gold takes a pause today after dropping almost 3 percent this week. The price of Silver experienced a 5 percent decline and PGMs also took it on the chin as Platinum declined 6 percent and Palladium fell over 5 percent. Continue reading →

This is very difficult to confirm, but the talk on Wall Street by some Gold traders is that this sell off in the price of Gold is rumored to be emerging-market central bank selling. Continue reading →

The price of Gold continues to slip in a downward spiral overnight in Asia weakening to its lowest level since January, 2017. Continue reading →

Dillon Gage introduces DGGold™ – direct physical gold ownership now available to investors

ADDISON, Texas (Aug. 14, 2018) – Dillon Gage Metals, one of the world’s largest precious metals wholesale firms and leading technology innovator in the industry, recently launched its first Digital Metals product, DGGold. Continue reading →

Early this morning, selling emerged out of Europe bringing the price of Gold below the all-awaited $1,200 dollar level. Continue reading →

This morning we find price of Gold under Dollar’s pressure. The U.S. Dollar continues to rise against most major currencies today hitting a fresh 52 week high of 96.18 in light trading activity, as investors focus on global trade tensions and a strong U.S. economy. Continue reading →

It’s becoming even more difficult these days to try to analyze a market that, for the most part, is standing still. Continue reading →

The U.S. dollar regained its oomph over the weekend, after losing a bit of steam on Friday. In turn, the selling pressure on gold and silver is on the rise. In fact, gold is trading close to last week’s 12-month low, while the dollar index is very close to the 12-month high it hit a few weeks ago. In short, the dollar’s back up – gold soft. Continue reading →

Surprise – gold ticks up on jobs report. After a lackluster week, the yellow metal regained a little shine this morning after weaker-than-expected growth numbers in the U.S. labor market were released for July. Continue reading →

All eyes will be on the Federal Open Market Committee as it finishes its two-day meeting today. No rate is expected at 2 pm when their statement is to be released. Continue reading →

We start the week with little, if any, news to report that will affect the price of Gold. Continue reading →

When I talk with financial advisors, most indicate that for the most part their clients are happy with their current equity holdings. Continue reading →

All four precious metals in positive territory today as continued weakness in the dollar is the major contributor. Softer Bond yields across the globe also playing a part. Continue reading →

We start Monday looking forward to the release corporate earnings and the all-awaited second quarter GDP figures. Making this a busy week for financial news, indeed. Continue reading →

After the dollar index reached 95.66 yesterday, surpassing the June high of 95.54 (but failing to hold above that level), a short covering Gold rally ensued. Continue reading →

Yesterday, two levels in the price of Gold were violated giving the shorts confidence there is more selling to come. So, let’s do a gold technical overview. Continue reading →

Economic data released Friday from China revealed that both exports and imports came in less than expected, indicating that the trade war impact has begun. Going forward, these figures now suggest that we can expect slower global economic activity. Continue reading →

Brexit aside…there appears to be little risk aversion in the markets, leading to gold and silver drifting lower this morning, after firming up a bit yesterday afternoon. Continue reading →

The stubborn success of the U.S. dollar as of late continues to be a yoke around the neck of precious metals, keeping gold & silver stuck in neutral. Continue reading →

Walter Pehowich is on vacation this week. The insights are from a senior Dillon Gage analyst.

Hold on…as instabilities rock the market landscape.

July 4th may be in the rearview mirror, but the fireworks appear to just be getting started—all in the name of a looming U.S. China trade war between the economic giants. Continue reading →

It’s official, a trade war has begun between the U.S. and China as the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on approximately $34 billion worth of Chinese products. Continue reading →

Dillon Gage Trading and Refinery holiday hours

• Tuesday, July 3rd: Normal hours
• Wednesday, July 4th: Trading room and refinery closed FizTrade.com electronic trading will be turned off at NOON CDT and reopen at 5:00 CDT*
• Thursday, July 5th: Regular hours resume

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

*Subject to change without notice. Hours are dependent upon Globex Market hours.

The Dollar Index is trading higher this morning putting pressure on all four metals. Continue reading →

A recent report released by the World Gold Council revealed that first-quarter identifiable Gold demand slowed to a 10-year low of 973.5 tons. Continue reading →

The Trump administration is pulling back on its harshest measures on Chinese investments in U.S. technologies. Continue reading →

Gold continues its sell off stance as short sellers continue to add on their positions, as seen in last Friday’s commitment of traders report. Continue reading →

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A New Jersey man admitted June 25 to impersonating a federal agent while selling counterfeit coins and bars and unlawfully importing counterfeit coins and bars into the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito. Continue reading →

The lack of interest in the Gold market by traders, speculators and of course investors continues to keep the price of Gold seemingly locked in place. Continue reading →

The Dollar index is in negative territory this morning, giving the price of Gold a temporary reprieve from the lower prices it’s been hitting this week. Continue reading →

The stronger dollar index that is now at the 95 level is keeping Gold from edging higher. Meanwhile, investors and traders are preoccupied with all the news flooding the news channels on our ongoing immigration policy and a potential trade war with China. Continue reading →

Walter Pehowich is off today

After Frantic Friday, gold’s changes have settled down to a slightly positive mode. Continue reading →

ECB President Mario Draghi said yesterday that he will keep EU interest rates unchanged until summer next year, In contrast, U.S. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took a more aggressive stance, trying to stay ahead of the curve, announcing continued rate hikes. Continue reading →

All eyes on the Fed today as a decision on interest rates will be released at 2pm EST. Continue reading →

Walter Pehowich is attending the IPMI conference. Today’s comments were compiled by Dillon Gage senior analyst

The precious metals market is calm across the board this morning, on pause as we await the details of the pending summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading →

It took the United States Mint till the end of April 2018 to sell all remaining 2017 one ounce Gold eagles. Continue reading →

Technical levels have been broken thru the $1,010 level in spot Palladium. Currently, Palladium is up over $30 dollars since the futures opened. Continue reading →

A mixed bag of financial data is keeping the price of Gold range bound. Continue reading →

A weaker U.S. dollar and stronger U.S. Treasury yields keeping the price of Gold locked in place. Continue reading →

Market Headlines for this morning:

• Gold prices lower as U.S. dollar and Treasury yields increase. Continue reading →

At the time of this report the price of Gold is trading down slightly. Continue reading →

Dillon Gage trading room and refinery will be closed Monday, May 28th, in honor of Memorial Day.

FizTrade, electronic trading, will be open*:
• Sunday, May 27th: 5pm Central through Monday, May 28th at Noon Central
• Monday, May 28th: Reopens 5pm Central and continues normal hours

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

*Subject to change without notice. Hours are dependent upon Globex Market hours. .

Most of the Wall Street Gold traders I speak with daily have left already to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. I can’t say I blame them as the beginning of the holiday weekend is shaping up to be spectacular here in New York with the second half not so good. Continue reading →

President Trump writes a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calling off proposed summit, “for the good of both parties,” but as he put it, “to the detriment of the world.”

In turn, Gold and Silver rally on the news.

Have a wonderful Thursday.

Walter Pehowich is off today. The insights were compiled by a senior Dillon Gage analyst.

Gold hits the wall just shy of $1,300 this morning. Continue reading →

This weekend’s peace declaration in the Trade War gave the stock market a big boost…and gold took it on the chin. Continue reading →

Gold technical levels holding their position. A stronger dollar and softer treasury yields are keeping the price of gold in their place. Continue reading →

Overnight the price of Gold got a temporary boost off the news that North Korea just might cancel the meeting with President Trump. During that period the June CME gold contract traded up to $ 1296.40. Continue reading →

The price of gold blowing thru all support levels this morning as the U.S. Dollar and Treasury yields explode to the upside. Continue reading →

We start the week seeing the price of Gold and Silver trading sideways, as we view a weaker dollar and stronger treasury yields. Continue reading →

Geopolitical risks in the Middle East, a weaker dollar and softer Treasury yields are giving Gold a temporary boost. Continue reading →

Oil hits 71 dollars a barrel this morning and equities are on a roll, so investors seemingly are turning a blind eye to the Precious Metals arena. Continue reading →

President Trump decides to exit the Iran nuclear deal and the price of Gold rallies on the news.

The President says this was the worst deal we ever entered into. Allies up in arms on the
President’s decision after numerous tries to convince him otherwise.

The President says there is definite proof that Iran lied about their nuclear program.

The President said sanctions will be imposed on Iran and any of the U S allies that don’t follow us they will have to answer to their citizens.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Disclaimer: This editorial has been prepared by Walter Pehowich of Dillon Gage Metals for information and thought-provoking purposes only and does not purport to predict or forecast actual results. This editorial opinion is not to be construed as investment advice or as a recommendation regarding any particular security, commodity or course of action. Opinions expressed herein cannot be attributable to Dillon Gage. Reasonable people may disagree about the events discussed or opinions expressed herein. In the event any of the assumptions used herein do not come to fruition, results are likely to vary substantially. It is not a solicitation or advice to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. No part of this editorial may be reproduced in any manner, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Dillon Gage Metals. Dillon Gage Metals shall not have any liability for any damages of any kind whatsoever relating to this editorial. You should consult your advisers with respect to these areas. By posting this editorial, you acknowledge, understand and accept this disclaimer.

Stagnant Gold prices are not helping attract the professional players into the market. Continue reading →

 Aimed squarely at improving customer experience and efficiencies

ADDISON, Texas (May 8, 2018) – Dillon Gage Metals, the premier precious metals wholesale firm, has launched an updated version of its leading online trading platform, FizTrade™. Continue reading →

Unemployment rate now 3.9 percent lowest in 18 years. The average hourly wage rose by 2.6 percent year over year indicating a continuation of a growing economy. Continue reading →

Traders are waiting to hear from the Fed today as they complete the Fed’s two-day meeting. A rise in rates is NOT expected at this meeting. Continue reading →