APMEX Market Commentary Archive - Author Peter LaTona

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News and Commentaries Mid–Day Gold & Silver Market Report – April 20, 2012 by Peter LaTona April 20, 2012 WILL ECONOMY RELAPSE IN SPRING? Some of the same factors that interrupted the economic recovery in 2010 and 2011 are beginning to fuel concerns that this past winter’s good economic news might soon fade. The yields on European bonds are beginning to climb. As the European debt cr... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 4/16/2012 by Peter LaTona April 16, 2012 GOLD PRICE DIPS ON SPAIN CONCERNS Gold prices were heading lower this morning as the financial situation in Spain continues to cause investor concern. As fears intensify, it is likely that Spain’s debt costs during this week’s bond auction will rise. This decreased appetite for higher ... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 4/13/2012 by Peter LaTona April 13, 2012 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX UP 0.3% IN MARCH The Consumer Price Index rose less than 0.4 percent for February, but the index is on pace for a 3.6 percent increase for the entire year. Gasoline costs went up by 0.9 percent. These numbers should increase speculation that the Federal Reserve mig... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report- 4/9/2012 by Peter LaTona April 9, 2012 WEAK JOBS REPORTS MOVE STOCKS LOWER, GOLD UP Markets were closed Friday, when the dismal jobs report was released. It was expected that equity markets would open weak and Gold prices would climb today, and this is exactly what appears to be happening. The disappointing jobs repor... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report – 4/6/2012 by Peter LaTona April 6, 2012 MARKETS CLOSED; WHAT WILL SUNDAY BRING? There is no doubt that today’s weak jobs report is going to affect markets once they open after the holidays. U.S. stock futures plunged triple digits after this morning’s jobs report was released. The U.S. stock market will open at 8 a.m. (CDT) ... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 4/2/12 by Peter LaTona April 2, 2012 GOLD, SILVER PRICES SLIGHTLY LOWER IN OVERNIGHT TRADING Gold futures declined largely on concerns about events in India and Turkey. Jewelry stores in India are on strike against recent government taxes on Gold, which has reduced Gold imports from Turkey. The weaker jewelry demand... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report – 3/27/2012 by Peter LaTona March 27, 2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DROPS, INFLATION CONCERNS RISE A report released today from The Conference Board industry group showed consumer confidence dropping and inflation expectations jumping to the highest level since May 2011. “The biggest moving part in that scenario has been gasoline pr... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 3/26/2012 by Peter LaTona March 26, 2012 MARKETS CLIMB AFTER FED CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS Speaking this morning in Washington, D.C., Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concerns that the recent trend in job growth can be sustained. The primary factor behind the weak job market is weak demand and not structural, such as the la... [more] Closing Gold & Silver Market Report – 3/21/12 by Peter LaTona March 21, 2012 WEAK SUPPLY BOOSTS OIL PRICES; GOLD, SILVER PRICES STEADY A weekly government report showing a surprising decline in oil inventories sent the price of crude oil futures upward. Prices reached as high as $106.91 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The Energy Informati... [more] Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 3/19/2012 by Peter LaTona March 19, 2012 MARKETS OFF TO SLOW START; SILVER SLIGHTLY DOWN U.S. stock futures are heading lower this morning, as precious metals prices remain steady. Investors have experienced some strong gains in the past several weeks, and it could be they need to take a breather. Bill Gross, chief executive... [more] Month List 2013 May (55) April (66) March (60) February (60) January (63) 2012 December (62) November (60) October (71) September (58) August (51) July (42) June (48) May (48) April (51) March (66) February (65) January (63) 2011 December (64) November (60) October (63) September (62) August (69) July (60) June (64) May (62) April (63) March (69) February (52) January (61) 2010 December (62) November (59) October (33) Authors Brandi Brundidge Craig C. Calvin Eli Hamilton Gaya Vinay Geoffrey Varner John Foster Michael Haynes Mike Garofalo Nicholas Wilsey Peter LaTona Ryan Schwimmer Ted Prince << Previous Commentaries Next Commentaries >> DISCLAIMER: APMEX’s ‘News and Commentaries’ provide our readers with a review of spot price activity and some of the factors that may be affecting the market for precious metals, three times during the trading day. While the information is obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or its completeness and we encourage you to conduct your own investigation prior to making any decision based on the information. The "News and Commentaries" are not intended as a comprehensive discussion and there may be other factors that may be affecting the financial marketplace. These "News and Commentaries" are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation by APMEX to hold, to purchase or to sell any precious metal product. 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