In ten years we've gone full circle. After the crash we were witnessing a deflationary tide come in. What a difference a decade makes. Commodities prices are up. Oil is up. Precious metals are up. And perhaps most importantly interest rates are heading higher. The recently passed tax reform bill is also inflationary. You need to look for alternatives. Secured real estate funds a good alternative....Read More
I won’t pretend that I particularly enjoy impromptu religious sermons in public places. But regardless of my personal feelings, I believe people have the right to free expression, including religion and speech.But live and let live is apparently not the philosophy of New Jersey cops. When they saw two people preaching on the property of the New Jersey Transit system, they had to step in. Th...Read More
Think it's time for the rocking chair when you're in your 70s? Dakota Fred Hurt talks to us about the thrills and dangers of extreme mining on Gold Rush: White Water!Read full newsRead More
Working in the raw materials sector, there are always new skills one can obtain in order to increase your knowledge and add value to your role. Time is often a factor that holds you back from those new skills.As part of the EIT RawMaterials High Level Professional School, the Regional Centre Freiberg has developed Professional Short Courses with busy individuals like you in mind. They have devel...Read More
Filo Mining Corp. ('Filo Mining or the "Company") (TSX Venture:FIL) (Nasdaq First North:FIL) ('Filo Mining', 'Filo', or the 'Company'), reports that it has issued 6,000 common shares to Zebra Holdings and Investments S.a.r.l., in consideration of a previously announced US$2,000,000 credit facility, following acceptance of the transaction by the TSX Venture Exchan...Read More
Golden Predator Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GPY) ('Golden Predator Mining Corp.' or the 'Company') has today entered into an agreement with Clarus Securities Inc. (the 'Underwriter') pursuant to which the Company has launched a proposed overnight marketed offering (the 'Offering') of units ('Flow-Through Share Units').Read full newsRead More
CloseGain/LossGold $1334.60+$2.40Silver$17.01-$0.01XAU88.31+0.38%HUI197.66+0.37%GDM663.51+0.15%JSE Gold1268.77-28.92USD90.39-0.28Euro122.60+0.41Yen90.10-0.32Oil$63.49+$0.1210-Year2.660%-0.001T-Bond148.75-0.25Dow26214.60+0.55%Nasdaq7408.03+0.98%S&P2832.97+0.81% The Metals: Gold waffled between $1335.60 and $1328.60 in Asia before it climbed back up to $1335.50 in late morning New York trade...Read More
Pension Crisis And Deficit of ?2.6B At Carillion To Impact UK Pensions- Carillion collapses leaving a ?900 million debt pile and 30,000 pensions at risk- Carillion PLC share price has collapsed 94% in last twelve months- Private analysis of Carillion's pension deficit reveals it to be as high as ?2.6 billion- Figure adds to the UK's ongoing pension crisis, both private and state are severely...Read More
Every week there is some news to for traders and investors to think about. Long term and medium term investors need not scrutinize news in a big way. Short term investors and day traders have to look at each and every news item as it is difficult to predict a reaction after any news. One should have key technical support before hand with him. One should also look for breakout price points and th...Read More
CloseGain/LossGold $1334.60+$2.40Silver$17.01-$0.01XAU88.31+0.38%HUI197.66+0.37%GDM663.51+0.15%JSE Gold1268.77-28.92USD90.39-0.28Euro122.60+0.41Yen90.10-0.32Oil$63.49+$0.1210-Year2.660%-0.001T-Bond148.75-0.25Dow26214.60+0.55%Nasdaq7408.03+0.98%S&P2832.97+0.81% The Metals: Gold waffled between $1335.60 and $1328.60 in Asia before it climbed back up to $1335.50 in late morning New York trade...Read More
Pension Crisis And Deficit of ?2.6B At Carillion To Impact UK Pensions- Carillion collapses leaving a ?900 million debt pile and 30,000 pensions at risk- Carillion PLC share price has collapsed 94% in last twelve months- Private analysis of Carillion's pension deficit reveals it to be as high as ?2.6 billion- Figure adds to the UK's ongoing pension crisis, both private and state are severely...Read More
Every week there is some news to for traders and investors to think about. Long term and medium term investors need not scrutinize news in a big way. Short term investors and day traders have to look at each and every news item as it is difficult to predict a reaction after any news. One should have key technical support before hand with him. One should also look for breakout price points and th...Read More
(Updates with final prices, Mexican details)By Bruno FederowskiBRASILIA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian markets were range-bound on Monday as traders avoided big bets ahead of the trial of former President Luiz In??cio Lula da Silva, who is leading opinion polls for this year's elections.Lula has vowed to reverse part of President Michel Temer's reform agenda if elected, but he could be barred from...Read More
(Repeats without change to text. The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters)* LME Volumes long term: * LME Volumes by contract: * CME copper positioning: By Andy HomeLONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Trading volumes on the London Metal Exchange (LME) increased by a marginal 0.5 percent last year. Not exactly the most exciting headline in the world of commodities trading...Read More
* Dollar pares some losses after deal to end govt shutdown* Dollar index still near 3-year low* Yen off 4-month high ahead of BOJ policy meeting* Pound at highest since Brexit vote By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar pared some of its losses after U.S. senators struck a deal to lift a three-day government shutdown but it was mired near a three-year low against a basket of currenc...Read More
Jan 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.The Times- Bankers are scrambling to attract an $18 billion telecoms flotation to London amid hopes that the deal could generate a bonanza in advisory fees. - The engineering group GKN Plc sought to bolster its defences again...Read More
(Kitco News) - Even though gold is still trading above $1,330 an ounce, the metal is looking to consolidate in the near-term while the precious market is waiting for a new catalyst, according to the latest report by TD Securities.“Gold took a breather after several consecutive weeks of strong performance, as its run toward its 2017 highs ran out of steam,” said Bart Melek, head of glob...Read More
(Kitco News) - Even though gold is still trading above $1,330 an ounce, the metal is looking to consolidate in the near-term while the precious market is waiting for a new catalyst, according to the latest report by TD Securities.“Gold took a breather after several consecutive weeks of strong performance, as its run toward its 2017 highs ran out of steam,” said Bart Melek, head of glob...Read More
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:AVU) is pleased to update on progress at the Alvito Project located in south Portugal.Exploration work is funded by OZ Minerals, who must spend A$ 1 million to earn-in to 51% of the 300-square kilometer Project.Read full newsRead More
(Adds detail on proposal, comment, background)By David LawderWASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A trade group representing U.S. auto parts makers on Monday urged the Trump administration to adopt NAFTA automotive rules that cover research, engineering, design and software development work as part of North American regional value content goals.The proposal from the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers As...Read More