A weaker dollar and lower 10-year bond yields across the globe helping gold stay in positive territory. Continue reading →
Precious Metals Start Week Above Support Levels
Precious metal prices start off the week above the very important support levels at $1,132 in the February Gold Futures and $ 16.06 in the March Silver Futures contract. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Gold Rallies on weakened Dollar
The U S Dollar and the US Treasuries turn south and Gold rallies ten dollars after the news story is released that a Chinese Naval war ship seized an underwater drone deployed by a U.S. oceanographic vessel in the South China Sea. Continue reading →
Level Heads Prevail in Precious Metals Market
Level heads prevail as the market absorbs the news released this week from the FOMC. Continue reading →
American Eagles Sales as of 12/15/16
2016 is winding down at the Mint. The following chart includes the year to date totals from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on December 15th. Continue reading →
Special Edition- Gold and Silver Under Pressure
The price of Gold and Silver under extreme pressure because of a much stronger dollar this morning. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Market Algorithms Respond to Initial Fed News
Algorithms kick into high gear as the news on the FED decision hits the wires. Continue reading →
Gold Hanging Tough As World Awaits Fed’s Rate Decision
Gold trading in positive territory this morning as the world awaits the Fed decision on interest rates at 2pm EST today. Continue reading →
Dillon Gage Metals 2016 Holiday Coin Picks
Gold and Silver Collectibles Make Meaningful Holiday Gifts
ADDISON, Texas (Dec. 13, 2015)—With Christmas just around the corner, Dillon Gage Metals is ready to make this year’s holiday-themed picks for gold and silver coins. Many sovereign mints including the U.S. Mint, Royal Canadian Mint and Perth Mint offer specifically themed holiday options and these selections can make cherished Christmas presents or even stocking stuffers.
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Strong Euro Zone Buying Keeps Gold Afloat
Gold seems to be holding a key level of support at the $1,158 level in the February futures contact. Technical chart numbers reveal that this level is a must hold otherwise $1,132 is the next stop on this train. Continue reading →
Gold Held Down By Stronger Dollar and ETF Redemptions
Sorry for repeating myself but it seems to be the same old story. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – European Central Bank Announcement Suppresses Gold
The price of gold in negative territory this morning after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced the continuation of the bank’s asset – buying program. Continue reading →
Precious Metal Markets Looking For A Direction.
With a steady dollar index and consolidating bond yields, the price of Gold and Silver is seen this morning in positive territory. Continue reading →
Gold Under Pressure From Many Fronts This Morning
Gold under pressure from many fronts this morning as we see continued outflows of Gold ETF and a call for a new record high in the Dow Industrial average. Continue reading →
How December’s Expected Rate Hike Could Affect Gold
As we head into December, all eyes will be on the next Fed meeting set for December 13-14th. As the CME Fed watch tool indicates, a rate hike at the next meeting is almost a certain. Continue reading →
Gold ETF Sell Off Takes Slower Pace
The price of gold remains steady this morning even with a small gain in the dollar index. Continue reading →
Gold Hangs On Even With ETF Redemptions
Where did everyone go?
I find it very interesting that the gold market has hung on even with strong with the significant Gold ETF redemptions over the last 12 business days and most important, even given the dramatic decline in the Gold futures open interest. Continue reading →
Durable Goods Report Crushes Gold
The 8:30 am durable goods figure came in at much better than expected at 4.8 percent after the street was looking for a 1.5 percent increase. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Why are Precious Metals All Up?
Wondering why all four precious metals are in the green today with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P at all-time highs? Continue reading →
Gold and Silver ETF Experiencing Strong Redemptions
After making new highs for the year in the Gold ETF on Wednesday November 9th and new all-time highs in the Silver ETF on Tuesday October 25th; we witness for the seventh straight day strong redemptions in both metals. Continue reading →
U.S. Dollar’s Rise Whacks Gold
The movement in the value of the U.S. Dollar this morning is orchestrating the movement in the price of gold. As the dollar index reached new highs overnight at 101.37, strong selling emerged violating both support levels bringing gold down to the $1,201.30 level in the December contract. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Dollar Index Breaks Thru
The U.S. dollar index broke thru a 13-year high this morning, putting pressure on the price of gold. Continue reading →
Gold Rebounds Despite Stronger Dollar
The price of gold rebounds from its technical support level of $1,212 that it hit on Monday. (Actual low in the December contract was $1,211.) Kudos to my tech friends who virtually nailed the support level in gold.
Both the stronger dollar index and the across the board sell off in the precious metal ETFs seems to have no effect on the price of gold this morning.
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Dillon Gage Metals Hires New Chief Operating Officer
Veteran COO Mark Furmanek Set to Facilitate Operational Excellence
ADDISON, Texas (Nov. 15, 2016) – Dillon Gage Metals, an international precious metals wholesaler, has announced the appointment of Mark Furmanek to serve as chief operating officer for the organization. Continue reading →
Strong Dollar Pressures Gold and Silver
A strong dollar and extensive outflows in the gold and silver ETFs overnight are putting continued pressure on the price of gold and silver. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Gold Sell Off Analysis
Walt’s believe it or not “Flash Gage.”
There are three components to the selloff in gold this morning. Continue reading →
Gold Still Reacting to Election Results
Wednesday and Thursday, day one and day two after the election, retail equity investors saw what they believed to be buying opportunities in equities that they could not pass up. Continue reading →
Trump Victory Leads to Wild Night of Trading
A wild election night of trading in all markets. Continue reading →
A Cup Of Conversation for Election Day
As I’ve said before, I never take sides in an election, neither do I talk about religion or the food I choose to eat. Continue reading →
How Does VIX Look At the Current Market
The CBOT Volatility index (VIX) is known as the world’s barometer to predict market volatility. Continue reading →
The Election, The Economy and Precious Metals
As the old saying goes, there are two things in life that are CERTAIN: death and taxes. Would anyone be upset if I add a third? Continue reading →
Where Did The U.S. Go In Gold Jewelry Demand?
The World Gold Council reported that gold demand in the 2nd quarter followed trends from the prior quarter: Huge ETF inflows counterbalanced by anemic jewelry demand amid rising prices. Continue reading →
Brexit Must Now Gain Parliament Approval
The Brexit vote to leave the EU was upended this morning after the High Court in London delivered a blow to Prime Minster Theresa May by ruling that she must seek Parliamentary approval before starting the process to leave the European Union. Continue reading →
Would Hillary or Donald Win Boost Gold?
We are just a few days away from the most important Presidential election this country has ever experienced. So who is better for the price of gold, Hillary or Donald? Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Gold and Silver Higher This Morning
Gold and Silver are higher on a technical breakout this morning. Continue reading →
The Devil in the Details of Friday’s GDP Report
The third quarter Gross Domestic Product number released on Friday shows that the U.S. economy grew at its fasted pace in two years. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Gold Rallies as Clinton Email Investigation Reopens
Gold rallies and equities decline after the news is released that the FBI is re-opening their investigation into Hilary Clinton’s private emails. Continue reading →
Should You Be Concerned About Italy’s Banks?
Are Italy’s banks are on the brink of disaster? Today, let’s explore some of the compelling facts that lend weight to this concern. Continue reading →
Economic Questions for the U.S….and the World
A lot of questions, but not many answers:
- Is anyone in Washington concerned that the big Wall Street banks continue to grow massive in size? Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – News Headlines Impacting Precious Metals
Quick bullet points from the news that are impacting this morning’s precious metals market: Continue reading →
CME Cash-Settled Precious Metal Futures
Beginning today, the CME Group will expand their precious metals products to include a cash-settled spread and ratio contract, offering a new way to manage your precious metals exposure. Continue reading →
Will December’s Fed Meeting Bring a Rate Hike?
A lot of discussion is taking place regarding the possibility of an interest rate hike in the near future. Here is what I expect will happen on the next Fed Rate hike. Continue reading →
U.S. Debt, Overseas Investment In U.S. Equities & Gold
Recently I’ve been writing about that fact that our country’s debt is approaching $20 trillion dollars and not one politician is stepping up to the plate to address the issue. Continue reading →
U.S. Mint Conference Recap
I attended a well-organized US Mint conference this past Thursday at the Federal Reserve in Philadelphia regarding the status of the Numismatic industry. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – ETFs Still Strong
Gold ETF holdings up 2.31 tons overnight hitting a new high for 2016 and reaching the highest level since May 2013. Continue reading →
How strong is our currency?
Ronald Reagan once said, “No great nation that ever abandoned the gold standard has remained a great nation.” Continue reading →
Dillon Gage Metals Hires Industry Veteran Ryan Valadez
Precious Metals Veteran To Head Up International Trading Division
ADDISON, Texas (Oct. 14,2016) – Dillon Gage Metals, an international precious metals wholesaler, has announced that industry veteran Ryan Valadez will join the company and serve as Executive Vice President of Global Trading. Continue reading →
A Look At Trading Algorithms
We are often asked about how various entities conduct their trading business. I thought I’d discuss the larger trading firms in this edition of the Market Gage. Continue reading →
Are Funds Exiting Gold and Silver?
Have the funds exited the gold and silver market looking for a better opportunity? Continue reading →
Should We Be Concerned About CME Gold Future Contracts
Do you believe that everything you read on the Internet is true?
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Gold Takes Two-Fisted Knockout Punch
Gold experienced a two-fisted knockout punch yesterday thanks to the comments from Richmond Fed President Jeffery Lacker (as I discussed in yesterday’s Flash Gage) and the news that the ECB will be tapering QE. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Price of Gold Responds to Richmond Fed Pres Remarks
Here they go again!
AND THE PRICE OF GOLD RESPONDS TO HIS COMMENTS. Continue reading →
How Chinese Yuan’s New IMF Recognition Could Impact Gold
We start the week on a quiet note as the market looks for some kind of direction. A steady dollar valuation is keeping gold and silver in a tight trading range. Continue reading →
FLASH GAGE – Fed Chair Muses On The Fed Investing in Corporate Assets
Fed Chair Janet Yellen said yesterday that the Federal Reserve might be able to help the U.S. economy in a future downturn if it could buy stocks and corporate bonds. Continue reading →
Can You Strike the Mother Lode with Mining Stocks?
Had you ever felt compelled to invest in Gold and Silver mining stocks instead of physical gold?
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The Impact of Inflation and Deflation on Gold
How do I expect gold to react in a deflationary environment or inflationary environment? Gold can be a hedge against either. Continue reading →
Negative Interest Rates and Equities Bubbles
A story in today’s Wall Street Journal caught my attention. After reading in the past that individuals in the EU and other countries are not the only ones heavily invested in stocks in THIS country, Continue reading →
New London Gold and Silver Contract Announced
I’m sure by now my readers are tired of reading about the Fed and the wonderful job they are doing and listening to which way the price is gold is headed. Continue reading →
Fed Says No To Interest Rate Hike
The Federal Reserve committee announced today that there will be no change in interest rates. Continue reading →
All Eyes On Today’s Fed Meeting
Fed rate decision day…or is it? Continue reading →