Moneynews RSS FeedWed, 01 May 2013 07:39:54 EDTNew York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman is widely followed by the left. But his opinion pieces in The Times are sometimes clouded with errors and partisan politics, even while he boldly accuses the other side of gross errors in the service of partisan politics.Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:47:27 EDTThe first wave of gold demand in the current bull market came during a time of rising asset values, from 2002 to 2007. Rising wealth is good for gold demand, since it makes average Americans feel like they can afford luxuries and investment hedges like gold and rare coins.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:07:10 EDTIn watching the Sunday morning talk shows and reading financial journals over the weekend, I always seek out news and trends that impact our country and our industry.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:43:41 EDTIn the first 13 years of the new Millennium, gold and silver are up nearly 500 percent, while platinum is up only 300 percent, but platinum has made a big move early this year, up 11 percent, while gold is flat.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:47:33 EDTWhen gold goes down — as it did in mid-December — some established Wall Street firms tend to downgrade their gold price forecasts. These institutions often aren’t independent thinkers at all.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:50:40 EDTFollowing a drop in demand for gold during the third quarter of this year, gold should rebound in the final quarter, the World Gold Council (WGC) forecasts.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:44:42 EDT“In God We Trust.” Most Americans, and our president, have taken those words for granted. Thus, many were surprised this time last year when the House of Representatives voted to reaffirm this simple phrase as the official national motto.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:38:47 EDTIn the last four years, the Federal Reserve has announced three rounds of quantitative easing (QE). Each new announcement has led to a rapid rise in gold, and this most recent round, QE3, could do the same.Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:51:36 EDTWith summer coming to a close, we are about to enter the “Golden Season.” The historical pattern is clear, even though last year did not follow the script. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:42:25 EDTThe world’s central banks have purchased a net 1,290 tonnes of gold since the fourth quarter of 2008, not counting purchases by China and other countries that don’t regularly report import purchases or purchases of their own domestic production. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:39:39 EDTThere's an old expression that can make or save you a lot of money when you're buying or selling gold: If you don't know gold, you'd better know your gold dealer.It's that simple.Thu, 31 May 2012 14:25:45 EDTGold is down because of a variety of factors so far this year:Tue, 01 May 2012 06:48:45 EDTThe Federal Reserve took over control of the value of the dollar 99 years ago, in 1913. Since then, the value of the dollar has fallen by over 98 percent, in terms of gold. Gold has risen from $20.67 per ounce to over $1660.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:19:10 EDTGold has been fighting heavy seas since posting a new record high last September. For gold owners, market volatility over the next few months may test even the strongest resolve to hold onto gold.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:57:50 EDTPart of the cause for the metals’ rapid rise in early 2012 is a recent decline in the dollar, pushing up the price of nearly all commodities. Gold reached a new four-month high and silver and platinum have outperformed gold so far.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:10:37 EDTPart of the cause for the metals’ rapid rise in early 2012 is a recent decline in the dollar, pushing up the price of nearly all commodities. Gold reached a new four-month high and silver and platinum have outperformed gold so far.