Friday, July 16, 2010
Stocks slumped on Friday.
- By John March
Impressive corporate profits weren't enough to jolt the bulls into action this week, as stock indexes described a perfect parabola from Monday to Friday. Despite gains of 2 to 3 percent at midweek, all three major indexes had collapsed back to their starting points by noon on Friday.
That's bad news for those hoping that surging stock values alone could drive the economy out of recession. It's corporate earnings season, and the news has generally been mixed. JPMorgan Chase, chip manufacturer Intel and aluminum producer Alcoa all posted better-than-expected results, but other companies didn't fare as well.
General Electric, Citigroup and Bank of America all missed estimates, while Goldman Sachs settled the suit brought against it by the SEC for $550 million.
That just boosted the investment bank's shares, though: As it turns out, the fine is equal to just 14 days of Goldman's first-quarter earnings.
The market signals point to sustained weakness in stocks, which is probably good news for hard assets like physical gold. The price of dealer gold has jumped almost 8.5 percent since the beginning of the year, and at one point it was up almost 15 percent.
By contrast, the S&P 500 never got past 10 percent gains in 2010, and it's currently down almost 4 percent.ADNFCR-2970-ID-19895170-ADNFCR
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
One of the world's poorest nations could have the next gold rush
One of the world's poorest nations could have the next gold rush
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Gold mining could bring a measure of prosperity.
- By Bruce Sands
Burkina Faso says that its gold exports will rise more than 60 percent over the course of the next year, reports Bloomberg. The West African nation is also one of the world's poorest, with a per-capita annual income of less than $300. The last figure for unemployment, in 2004, put it at 77 percent.
Currently, Burkina Faso does not export an enormous amount of gold. But it's seeking to attract major mining corporations like Newmont Mining Corporation of the U.S. and Vale SA of Brazil.
IAMGOLD of Canada started up a mine this week in Essakane, Burkina Faso, that it projects will produce 500,000 ounces of gold by the end of next year.
The country expects its revenue from gold mining taxes to rise from #30 million last year to over $150 million in five years, according to Abdoulaye Abdoulkader Cisse, the mining and energy minister interviewed by Bloomberg. Cisse says that 800 companies sought exploration licenses in December, over twice the number the government projected.
All these trends point to a promising future for Burkina Faso in gold mining, which could finally begin to rise from the bottom of the economic heap. ADNFCR-2970-ID-19867520-ADNFCR
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Gold mining could bring a measure of prosperity.
- By Bruce Sands
Burkina Faso says that its gold exports will rise more than 60 percent over the course of the next year, reports Bloomberg. The West African nation is also one of the world's poorest, with a per-capita annual income of less than $300. The last figure for unemployment, in 2004, put it at 77 percent.
Currently, Burkina Faso does not export an enormous amount of gold. But it's seeking to attract major mining corporations like Newmont Mining Corporation of the U.S. and Vale SA of Brazil.
IAMGOLD of Canada started up a mine this week in Essakane, Burkina Faso, that it projects will produce 500,000 ounces of gold by the end of next year.
The country expects its revenue from gold mining taxes to rise from #30 million last year to over $150 million in five years, according to Abdoulaye Abdoulkader Cisse, the mining and energy minister interviewed by Bloomberg. Cisse says that 800 companies sought exploration licenses in December, over twice the number the government projected.
All these trends point to a promising future for Burkina Faso in gold mining, which could finally begin to rise from the bottom of the economic heap. ADNFCR-2970-ID-19867520-ADNFCR
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Lawmakers show little inclination to tackle national debt
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Gold can be a safe investment option in light of a rising national debt.
- By John March
Many investors have been talking to silver and gold dealers about concerns raised by the ever-increasing U.S. national deficit, especially in light of widespread doubt about whether substantial action will be taken to resolve the problem.
Still, members of Congress and the White House have acknowledged the national debt problem to some extent in recent weeks. For example, earlier this month President Barack Obama announced the creation of a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
The panel will be headed by former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, a Democrat, and former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, a Republican from Wyoming.
"For far too long, Washington has avoided the tough choices necessary to solve our fiscal problems - and they won't be solved overnight," said Obama in his announcement.
However, the commission's recommendations will not be binding upon Congress, which raises concern in some quarters that it will make little real progress in the long run.
Given the economic chaos that the nation's debt burden could eventually bring upon the financial system, considering an investment in dealer gold may be a wiser long-term choice than ever.
John March is the Chief Technical Officer for the Superior Gold Group, his financial insights on precious metals are sought after by Gold & Silver Dealers globally.
If you have any questions about how to buy gold coins, and want to learn how to grow your portfolio call 888.374.4032 or write to askjohn@gold101.com.
Gold can be a safe investment option in light of a rising national debt.
- By John March
Many investors have been talking to silver and gold dealers about concerns raised by the ever-increasing U.S. national deficit, especially in light of widespread doubt about whether substantial action will be taken to resolve the problem.
Still, members of Congress and the White House have acknowledged the national debt problem to some extent in recent weeks. For example, earlier this month President Barack Obama announced the creation of a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
The panel will be headed by former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, a Democrat, and former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, a Republican from Wyoming.
"For far too long, Washington has avoided the tough choices necessary to solve our fiscal problems - and they won't be solved overnight," said Obama in his announcement.
However, the commission's recommendations will not be binding upon Congress, which raises concern in some quarters that it will make little real progress in the long run.
Given the economic chaos that the nation's debt burden could eventually bring upon the financial system, considering an investment in dealer gold may be a wiser long-term choice than ever.
John March is the Chief Technical Officer for the Superior Gold Group, his financial insights on precious metals are sought after by Gold & Silver Dealers globally.
If you have any questions about how to buy gold coins, and want to learn how to grow your portfolio call 888.374.4032 or write to askjohn@gold101.com.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Experts call for bipartisan approach to U.S. deficit problem
Budget experts are becoming increasingly wary of a U.S. deficit that could cause years of economic chaos for taxpayers and investors alike. With such an uncertain economic outlook brought on by soaring deficits around the world, people are continuing to consult with silver and gold dealers about their full range of options.
One such expression of concern came from Dr. Alice Rivlin of the Bipartisan Policy Center, who appeared before the Senate Budget Committee recently to urge lawmakers to focus more on finding bipartisan solutions to the current deficit situation.
"Complacency about the fiscal threat is no longer possible. Unfortunately, complacency has been replaced by strident partisan blaming - not yet by a willingness to cooperate on crafting solutions," Rivlin told lawmakers, pointing out that there "is no disagreement" among leading federal budget entities, such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, about the serious scope of the problem.
The Bipartisan Policy Committee recently launched a task force aimed at cutting the national website where former public officials and others will try to build momentum for a realistic approach to reducing the U.S. deficit.
For two consecutive years, the budget deficit has soared beyond $1 trillion, contributing to a national debt that is rapidly approaching $14 trillion.
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One such expression of concern came from Dr. Alice Rivlin of the Bipartisan Policy Center, who appeared before the Senate Budget Committee recently to urge lawmakers to focus more on finding bipartisan solutions to the current deficit situation.
"Complacency about the fiscal threat is no longer possible. Unfortunately, complacency has been replaced by strident partisan blaming - not yet by a willingness to cooperate on crafting solutions," Rivlin told lawmakers, pointing out that there "is no disagreement" among leading federal budget entities, such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, about the serious scope of the problem.
The Bipartisan Policy Committee recently launched a task force aimed at cutting the national website where former public officials and others will try to build momentum for a realistic approach to reducing the U.S. deficit.
For two consecutive years, the budget deficit has soared beyond $1 trillion, contributing to a national debt that is rapidly approaching $14 trillion.
News brought to you by Superior Gold Group – expert gold dealers offering precious metals products. Become part of the gold affiliate program today!
Contact The Superior Gold Group and learn how to get on the gold standard at www.gold101.com or Call (888) 374-4032.
Gold rises with help from falling dollar
Investors who consulted with gold and silver dealers in the past week may have been able to take advantage of a lull in the upward pricing trend that precious metals have seen in recent months.
A report by MarketWatch this week noted that in Tuesday's trading, gold futures were up by a 2.5 percent margin, due in part to newfound weakness in the dollar that had made precious metals a more attractive option for many investors.
The report added that gold had risen $27,30 per ounce to $1,117.10, and that the price had hit $1,121 at one point.
The dollar may be experiencing some retreat in light of a resurgence of the euro, based on investors being more assured that the European Union will take steps to bail out the Greek economy, which has been teetering on the brink of a debt default in recent weeks.
Financial observers have also noted that gold and silver prices are not as dependent on a weak dollar as they once were, based in part on the expectation that increased industrial activity in developing nations will continue to sustain demand for precious metals.
John March is the Chief Technical Officer for the Superior Gold Group, his financial insights on precious metals are sought after by Gold & Silver Dealers globally.
If you have any questions about how to buy gold coins, and want to learn how to grow your portfolio call 888.374.4032 or write to askjohn@gold101.com.
A report by MarketWatch this week noted that in Tuesday's trading, gold futures were up by a 2.5 percent margin, due in part to newfound weakness in the dollar that had made precious metals a more attractive option for many investors.
The report added that gold had risen $27,30 per ounce to $1,117.10, and that the price had hit $1,121 at one point.
The dollar may be experiencing some retreat in light of a resurgence of the euro, based on investors being more assured that the European Union will take steps to bail out the Greek economy, which has been teetering on the brink of a debt default in recent weeks.
Financial observers have also noted that gold and silver prices are not as dependent on a weak dollar as they once were, based in part on the expectation that increased industrial activity in developing nations will continue to sustain demand for precious metals.
John March is the Chief Technical Officer for the Superior Gold Group, his financial insights on precious metals are sought after by Gold & Silver Dealers globally.
If you have any questions about how to buy gold coins, and want to learn how to grow your portfolio call 888.374.4032 or write to askjohn@gold101.com.
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