APMEX Market Commentary Archive August 2012

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News and Commentaries Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 8/15/2012 by Ryan Schwimmer August 15, 2012 IS THE EURO CURRENCY ALREADY DEAD? Precious metals recovered from early losses this morning after the release of the Consumer Price Index showed the smallest year-over-year increase in nearly two years. The better-than-expected report could support the Federal Reserve’s looming decision on an... [more] Morning Gold and Silver Market Report, 8/14/2012 by Geoffrey Varner August 14, 2012 REPORTS BRING OPTIMISM FOR EUROZONE, AMERICA The morning news is optimistic for the economy based on renewed growth figures from Europe. The seesaw effect of Europe’s ups and downs is reversing Monday’s price drops, as prices again were going up. Tuesday data is showing Gross Domestic ... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/13/2012 by Brandi Brundidge August 13, 2012 AMERICA WAITING; CONCERNS MOUNT ABOUT EUROZONE CORE The Gold price fell slightly Monday, as investors took earnings after last week’s gains. “Everybody seems to be waiting for this huge money printing that they think is going to happen, which hasn’t happened yet. So, nobody really wa... [more] Mid-Day Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/13/2012 by Ryan Schwimmer August 13, 2012 JAPAN JOINS THE ‘DISAPPOINTING REPORTS’ CLUB American stocks dropped today following a five week rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The dip comes following news of disappointing economic data from Japan. Economists projecting 2.7 percent growth in Japan’s Gross Domestic Product... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/13/2012 by Peter LaTona August 13, 2012 GOLD, SILVER HOLDING ON TO RECENT GAINS Precious Metals and equity markets were flat this morning as concerns about global growth continue to provide headwinds. Japan’s economy only grew by 1.4 percent, when it was projected to grow at 2.5 percent. Markets were down initially but have ... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/10/2012 by Ryan Schwimmer August 10, 2012 CENTRAL BANK REACTIONS KEY TO SURVIVING The euro rebounded in afternoon trading today, which helped Gold, Silver, and many stocks to rebound from early losses, as well. China is now firmly in the mix as one of the global problems, said Sandy Lincoln of BMO Asset Management U.S. “It’s E... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/10/2012 by Ryan Schwimmer August 10, 2012 FALLING IMPORT PRICES COULD SUPPORT MORE EASING Import prices in the United States fell unexpectedly in July, extending the streak to four months of declines. The decline in import prices could be one more reason for the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy further. Historical... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/9/2012 by Brandi Brundidge August 9, 2012 THE PRICE OF GOLD AND CRUDE OIL STABILIZE Precious Metals across the board remained flat through the day. A belief that further stimulus measures will be pushed out by central banks is providing the substance Gold needs now. Charles Nedoss at Kingsview Financial said, “Continued hopes of mor... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/9/2012 by Ryan Schwimmer August 9, 2012 ECONOMIC REPORTS BETTER THAN EXPECTED; GOLD STAGNATES American stock futures and Precious Metals rebounded this morning after two economic reports were released. The trade deficit narrowed to the smallest gap in nearly two years, and weekly jobless claims fell after economists expected... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report, 8/8/2012 by Brandi Brundidge August 8, 2012 WHEN WILL EUROPE FINANCIALLY SECURE ITSELF? Gold’s price remained steady today as many investors await central banks to disclose future stimulus plans. Ole Hansen at Saxo Bank said, “I think investors inherently want to see it (the Gold price) higher and are worried about missi... 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