Technical analyst Clive Maund states that both COTs and the silver-to-gold ratio are at record extremes.We now have the most bullish setup for silver that we have ever seen. After trading sideways/down for over 20 months now, investors have completely lost interest in it, which is, of course, the perfect breeding ground for a huge rally that seems to come out of nowhere. As we will proceed to see,...Read More

. . . And a season for every activity under the heavens. So too, a time for the bull and a time for the bear and it would seem we are in for a change of the seasons. A change of that nature is not a one day affair, but is spread over time. We are well aware of the changes of day and night as these happen visibly and according to the cycle of our activities as informed by our watches. Yet, even usi...Read More

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses Donald Trump's trade war with China and the implications for the gold market.When I played pro hockey in Richmond, Virgina, it was during the era of "Slapshot!" and the Broad Street Bullies when gooning (fighting) was fashionable and an integral part of the sport. Stocking your team with two-or three enforcers meant that the finesse players could...Read More

MIT researchers published a paper this week where they explain that thin layers of solid oxide protective coating for metals can deform as if they were liquid, filling any cracks and gaps as they form.In a press release, the scientists explain that the coating layer should be especially useful to prevent the leakage of tiny molecules such as the hydrogen gas used to power fuel-cell cars or tritium...Read More

Eldorado Gold won the arbitration against the Greek government.The remaining Skouries mine permits should be received sooner or later.Eldorado Gold should focus on Lamaque and Kisladag and leave Skouries at care and maintenance at least by 2022.EGO is a great buy at a share price below $1.Eldorado Gold (EGO) announced a positive ruling of the arbitration panel regarding its Greek Skouries mine. Ac...Read More

Goldstarted the month with an upswing, silver soared and… Silver stocks declined. Yes,you read that right. Big upswings can be bullish developments, but it’sdefinitely not true in all cases. For instance, in this case, one could saythat while it’s true that gold moved higher, it failed to move to thelate-March high, let alone break above it. Why is gold not moving decisively ina...Read More

By Ira EpsteinGold refuses to breakout and/or hold onto large intraday rallies. Not a good sign.https://www.iraepstein.com/ Read More

James Grant and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss the otherworldly nature of credit markets.?>>?James "Jim" Grant is an American writer and publisher and the founder of Grant's Interest Rate Observer, a twice-monthly journal of the financial markets. He is the author , most recently, of The Forgotten Depression: 1921: The Crash That Cured Itself. Grant's television appearances include "60 Minutes," "Th...Read More

In today's video, Tom Cloud shares with viewers what they should know about the gold-silver ratio. Tom Cloud is a veteran precious metals advisor, serving clients around the world since 1977. Get Tom's powerful monetary insights and precious metals analysis every week on Follow the Money Radio with Jerry Robinson.Read More

Rick Rule of Sprott US Holdings says the gold price could receive a boost as escalating trade tensions drive investors to safe-haven assets.Read full newsRead More

"With silver-stock sentiment remaining excessively bearish, this sector is primed to soar as silver itself resumes mean reverting higher to catch up..."by Adam Hamilton of Zeal LLCThe silver miners' stocks have really languished since mid-2016, relentlessly grinding sideways to lower. With gold out of favor, silver and its miners have largely been left for dead and forgotten. This sector is de...Read More

By Craig HemkeThere continue to be all sorts of purported analysts out there who insist that the price of gold is determined through physical supply and demand. These folks cling to the arcane notion that somehow fundamental factors are the key determinant of the daily price. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether it's organizations like the World Gold Council, sell-side bullion bank s...Read More

By Frank HolmesStrengths? The best performing metal this week silver, down 1.13 percent. Gold traders were split this week between bullish and bearish outcomes, according to the weekly Bloomberg survey. The yellow metal is on its best run since 2011 as it wraps up a third consecutive quarter of gains and exchange-traded funds backed by bullion are also near the highest in five ye...Read More

Domestic and international demand have aligned with the historic seasonal trends for base metals. Seasonal analyst Don Vialoux recently told Investor's Digest readers which two exchange-traded funds to buy as the best way to play this trend.For example, copper prices rose by about seven per cent the week of Valentine's Day. Zinc prices reached a five-year high and nickel prices climbed to a three-...Read More

SummaryStages of business cycles.Where is the U.S. economy right now?What does it mean for the gold market?In the previous edition of the Market Overview, we explored the fascinating history of bull and bear cycles in both the U.S. dollar and gold. Since then, the idea of cyclicity has been disrupting my sleep cycle. Let's, then, dig into the topic. We start with the business cycles; in the recent...Read More

Listen to the Podcast Audio: Click HereMike Gleason: It is my privilege now to welcome in Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Global Investors. Mr. Holmes has received various honors over the years, including being names America's best fund manager by the Mining Journal. He's also the co-author of the book, The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing. And is a regular guest...Read More

Last week we noted that Gold’s quarterly close would be a key marker for Gold’s immediate breakout potential. Gold was seemingly on course for its highest quarterly close since 2012 until it reversed back below quarterly resistance at $1330/oz. Hence, an imminent break to the upside is unlikely and gold watchers will have to remain patient. It’s not yet Gold’s time. It will...Read More

Jim Rogers co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros in 1973, helping to steer the fund to a 4200% return before "retiring" at age 37. He is considered to be one of the greatest investors of all time. Rogers has made two record-setting journeys - once by motorcycle and once by car - and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for doing so. In between his frequent travels, he has served as a p...Read More

"they will probably throw in a few more shorts just to take price below $16.10 so the commenter's can relish in telling me how wrong I am"by Marshall Swing of The Church Of ActsThe most famous (and infamous) CALL(s) in all precious metal's history do not belong to a Jamie Dimon, Blythe Masters, Jay Gould, Jim Sinclair, Jim Rogers, or an Eric Sprott...Those folks are infamous, and famous, for 3 bad...Read More

Eric Sprott has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry. In 1981, he founded Sprott Securities (now called Cormark Securities Inc.), which today is one of Canada's largest independently owned securities firms. In 2001, Eric established Sprott Asset Management Inc. Over the years, Eric has personally been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including one of Investor Dig...Read More