Commodities and Gold

Gain valuable investment tips about commodities, including gold, silver, and oil/gas.

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Dollar, yen fall; China helps growth-linked currencies

The dollar and the yen fell this morning against growth-linked currencies which drew support from higher stock markets...

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Manufacturers Accuse Banks of Hoarding Aluminum. Reform Opportunies Missed?

Manufacturers have filed lawsuits in the United States accusing the London Metal Exchange (LME), banks and traders of...

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Indian Gold Demand Waning Despite Market Uncertainty

With India’s two largest gold-buying festivals in the rear-view mirror, and the expectation that its rupee will continue...

Chinese Flag in Shape of China

Record Imports by China Propel Iron Ore Bull Market

China imported a record amount of iron ore in September, according to Standard Bank Group Ltd., and notched...

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Global Grain Production up, Commodities Traders Down

The United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today that global grain production will be much more...

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Dollar up, Euro down, in Anticipation of Central Banks’ Corrections

With data showing that U.S. business activity was stronger than expected in October and that euro zone inflation...

Gold Gains Early, Falls Back after Fed Decision

After making solid progress early in the day, gold fell back and posted a loss for the day...

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Gold up 6 Percent in Last Two Weeks

Even though gold has lost 20 percent of its value in 2013, the barbarous relic reached a five-week...

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Budget Deal Boosts Gold

Gold is on the rise today, up more than three percent as of this writing, as investors anticipate...

Default Deal Creates Gold Bounce

Gold futures rose today after the announcement of a tentative deal to pass debt limit legislation.