COMMODITY PRICES JUMP WITH EUROZONE ANNOUNCEMENT
Precious Metals prices were on the rise following losses Thursday. Precious Metals prices have been following the global economic situation and the movement of the American dollar. There is speculation that Silver is undervalued at current levels and about what actually is driving the price. Julian Phillips at silverforecaster.com said, “With the monetary stresses now and for the next few years at current levels, there is little reason why prices should fall. Gold will react more and more as a monetary metal, and the Silver prices will move with it, not with economic conditions.”
Crude oil and Gold prices began to climb this morning after European Union leaders announced a strategy to have a single financial director for the region. The European Central Bank will step into this supervisory role for banks in the eurozone. This approach should help calm the markets. In some bearish news affecting crude oil, Saudi Arabia is planning to resume an oil pipeline project that has been on hold for a reported two decades, which should relieve some concerns involving the Strait of Hormuz.
United States consumer sentiment for June fell to its lowest level since December. Americans’ attitude toward the economy isn’t necessarily optimistic now, especially from the viewpoint of those in households with incomes of more than $75,000. Richard Curtin, a survey director, said, “Since these households account for a large share of total spending, if the declines continue in the months ahead, it could have a substantial impact on total spending.”
At 1 p.m. (EDT), the APMEX Precious Metals spot prices were:
- Gold, $1,599.10, Up $47.50.
- Silver, $27.57, Up $1.22.
- Platinum, $1,441.30, Up $53.50.
- Palladium, $586.50, Up $21.60.
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