Gold Supply Crunch Coming?
- Written by Alena Mikhan, Casey Metals Team Researcher
- Monday, 03 December 2012
Editorial Note: If you're convinced that the next version of "black gold" will be liquid natural gas (LNG), you'll want to see our latest article "Mind The Momentum On Cheniere Energy, Clean Energy Fuels And The Russell 2000".
A number of market analysts and gold-industry insiders are warning about a possible shortage of gold supply. Barrick CEO Jamie Sokalsky recently stated that since gold production is inelastic (i.e., insensitive to price changes) there will be a very limited increase in supply from gold producers, even during sharp increases in the gold price.
Add a commentGold: Solution to the Banking Crisis
- Written by Eric Sprott & David Baker
- Thursday, 29 November 2012
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is an exclusive and somewhat mysterious entity that issues banking guidelines for the world’s largest financial institutions. It is part of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and is often referred to as the Central Banks’ central bank. Ever since the financial meltdown four years ago, the Basel Committee has been hard at work devising new international regulatory rules designed to minimize the potential for another large-scale financial meltdown.
Add a comment5 Amazing Global Consumer Trends
- Written by Frank Holmes CEO and Chief Investment Officer U.S. Global Investors
- Saturday, 24 November 2012
"For the ultimate gold lover on your shopping list, one amazing purchase you can nab is a Christmas tree complete with Disney characters and gold leaf ribbons made of 88 pounds of pure gold from a jewelry store in Tokyo, according to Reuters. The ornamental tree will set you back $4.2 million, but there’s also a smaller version available for $243,000."
Add a commentThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year…for Stocks
- Written by Frank Holmes CEO and Chief Investment Officer U.S. Global Investors
- Tuesday, 20 November 2012
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November hasn't been living up to its reputation as one of the best months for U.S. stocks. Equity investors have been fed a cornucopia of negative news that has been difficult to digest, including the outcome of the “fiscal cliff,” the front page photos of rioting in the euro zone, and the escalation of geopolitical risk in the Middle East.
As important as it is to stay informed on global events, don’t let short-term events affect your long-term investments. It may be more profitable to let seasonal trends guide your decision making. Take a look at the bar chart below, which shows three-month rolling returns for the S&P 500 Index during the past eight decades.
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A Big Blast-Off for Windows 8
- Written by Doug Hornig, Senior Editor
- Thursday, 15 November 2012
Recent days have seen a blizzard of Microsoft-related activity, as a host of new products has blanketed the marketplace.
First and foremost: the release of Windows 8, the most radical change in MS's flagship operating system in 17 years. The Redmond behemoth wants you to switch over, and fast. If you don't want to swap your old computer for one with the new OS pre-installed, the company has put an attractive $39.99 price out there for an in-place, downloadable upgrade (or $69.99 if you want a disc mailed).
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