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Precious Metals Analysis

Bloomberg’s Consumer Comfort Index falls to November Lows

Even the rich are miserable. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 32 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The inevitable demise of the slowest economic recovery in the […]

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The Dollar’s Decent Is Faith Based

The Dollar's Decent Is Faith Based

Party like it’s 2009. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 4 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The US dollar index was a thing of bubbly-beauty, gaining over […]

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Deep In the Heart of Texas: Gold Repatriation

Deep In the Heart of Texas: Gold Repatriation

Potentially, $1 billion in gold bullion could be brought back to Texas. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 2 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 It has been […]

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US Initials Jobless Claims Pickup into Rate Optimism

US Initials Jobless Claims Pickup into Rate Optimism

The four-week initial claims average ticks higher to 271K. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Initial jobless claims in the […]

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In Bernanke We Trust: China to Avoid Hard Landing

In Bernanke We Trust: China to Avoid Hard Landing

The Bernanke Theory: specific economic catastrophes will not happen because they never have before. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Dr. […]

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Silver Momentum Could Be Extended on Turmoil

Silver Momentum Could Be Extended on Turmoil

Silver, although down from recent highs, is up 9.58 percent since late April. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 25 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Silver prices […]

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Global Data Still Shows Economic Weakness; US Jobless Claims Rise

Central banks are not in a hurry to normalize policy. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The dollar pulled back slightly, […]

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FX Moves Ahead of the FOMC Minutes; Gold Lingering

FX Moves Ahead of the FOMC Minutes; Gold Lingering

Dollar regains demand ahead of the minutes statement. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The dollar had seen some rather strong […]

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German Investment Demand for Gold Surges

German Investment Demand for Gold Surges

Germans are turning to tangible wealth amid economic and geopolitical turmoil. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 16 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 German demand for gold […]

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Decline In Consumer Sentiment Echos 2007

Decline In Consumer Sentiment Echos 2007

No one should be surprised. Consumer sentiment will come full circle. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The consumer sentiment indicator, […]

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Gold Remains Range Bound After Big Day

Gold remains supported but still range bound. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Traders pile into gold following more signs that […]

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Gold Trading Week Ahead – 4 May 2015

Markets Surprised by Positive Data coming from US Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 4 May, 2015 By Harley Salt Co-founder, Director of Sales Trading at Bullion Index Gold ended last week […]

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Gold softer again in Asian trade. Strong US data ups odds of June rise

After falling over 2% on Thursday, gold has again softened in Asian trade as traders digest yesterday’s strong US jobless claim data. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 01 May, 2015 By […]

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Dollar Weakness and Uncertainty Elevate Gold; EURUSD Looking for 1.10

Despite gold’s move on Monday, price action still remains stagnant. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The US dollar’s weakness, dropping over […]

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Gold Trading Week Ahead – 27 April 2015

This week could see good trading opportunities in precious metals given the large number of events and data that are due out. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 April, 2015 By […]

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FDIC Plots a Bank Heist Involving YOUR Accounts

There’s a new front opening up in the war on your wealth. If you haven’t heard yet of the “bail-in” you soon will… Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 April, 2015 […]

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Gold Takes A Dump on SNB Comments, Pushes Franc Lower

The SNB is messing with two currencies at once. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 To say central banking policy […]

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Looming bond market crisis set to improve gold demand

Historically low bond yields across both the private and government sectors are reducing the margin for error when it comes to the ability of the markets to withstand a bond […]

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World Gold Council Infographic: The Dollar and Gold Are Asymmetrical

World Gold Council Infographic: The Dollar and Gold Are Asymmetrical

An optimized portfolio includes gold. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux – @Lemieux_26 Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics The World […]

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Could the Yuan Joining the SDR Boost Gold Market Confidence?

Could the Yuan Joining the SDR Boost Gold Market Confidence?

The true Chinese stockpile of gold could influence markets. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux – @Lemieux_26 Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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You Have No Right to Be Scared

So, you’re thinking about buying some gold or silver, but you’re still hesitant to pull the trigger? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 April, 2015 By Guy Christopher Columnist at Money […]

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Gold Trading Week Ahead – 20 April 2015

This week is packed with economic data that could set the direction for precious metals. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 April, 2015 By Harley Salt Co-founder, Director of Sales Trading […]

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Fed’s On-Again, Off-Again Economy

Fed's On-Again, Off-Again Economy

Which way is up? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics The Fed’s beige book, […]

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Monetary Tightening Lite 2.0: Accommodative Monetary Tightening

Monetary Tightening Lite 2.0: Accommodative Monetary Tightening

The ideology of the day is… hike rates. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics […]

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Could Silver Miners See a Boost or More Downside?

Precious metal gains have been held by Optimism. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 14 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics Traders […]

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China’s Economy Slowest Since Financial Crisis

China's Economy Slowest Since Financial Crisis

Chinese economic data  missed expectations. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 14 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics The Shanghai Composite fell […]

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Gold Trading Week Ahead – 13 April 2015

Gold had a roller coaster week last week however it managed to finish the week above the key US$1,200 level. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 April, 2015 By Harley Salt […]

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Gold Holds Under $1,200 For Time Being

Strong dollar remains in headwind. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 9 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics Traders knocked gold below […]

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