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The Week Ahead In Gold

September 2, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

This past week the gold market saw another relatively tight trading range. The market is seemingly being held hostage right now by changing interest rate expectations.

The Week Ahead In Gold

August 27, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

Last week, the highly anticipated Federal Reserve symposium from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drove a large degree of volatility in gold and other markets on Friday.

The Week Ahead In Gold

August 21, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

After a relatively quiet week from a data perspective, investors are left pondering whether or not the Fed will raise interest rates again in September or December.

The Week Ahead In Gold

August 14, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market was fairly subdued last week, in a trend that could continue for the next couple weeks until summer’s end. Gold spent last week in a little more than a $20 trading range, as low summer trading volumes may cause markets to drift.

The Week Ahead In Gold

August 6, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market wrapped up the trading week with a “thud” as prices got hit hard, declining by over $25 per ounce or nearly two percent. The catalyst for Friday’s selling was the release of the Employment Situation Report for July.

The Week Ahead In Gold

July 29, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

Gold ended the week on a high note, showing further signs of underlying strength. From a technical standpoint, the gold bulls appear ready to challenge the recent highs, and a test of the $1400 level may be in store.

The Week Ahead In Gold

July 25, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market has been on its heels in recent weeks, as equities have pushed to fresh all-time highs and overall risk aversion following the June 23^rd Brexit referendum has dissipated.

The Week Ahead In Gold

July 18, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market could potentially see some additional selling this week as higher stocks and rising rates point to an improvement in overall risk appetite.

The Week Ahead In Gold

July 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market continues to show several signs of significant underlying strength and appears poised for further upside.

The Week Ahead In Gold

July 4, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market may be poised for a retest of recent highs after posting another solid gain of nearly 1.5 percent in Friday’s trade.

The Week Ahead In Gold

June 29, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

“Brexit” has become a reality. Now what? That is the question being asked by investors around the globe following the historic vote by the people of Great Britain.

Brexit Prevails: Enter the Unknown

June 24, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

How much change can we see in asset prices in 24 hours? Apparently, a lot as extreme volatility roils the world’s financial markets in reaction to Britain’s decision to vote in favour of exiting the European Union.

Brexit: Anomaly or Awakening

June 21, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

Gold and other safe haven assets have seen strong momentum leading up to the June 23rd ‘Brexit’ referendum when the United Kingdom will vote whether to remain within or exit the European Union.

The Week Ahead In Gold

June 19, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market saw some heightened volatility last week as a number of potentially significant issues are driving investor anxiety.

The Week Ahead In Gold

June 13, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

This week could be a pivotal one for the gold market as the bulls will look to build on solid strength seen over the last few trading days…

Regressive Economic Policies

June 7, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

It says a lot about the state of the world economy when ideas dictated through extreme political leaders have populist appeal to them, and are what is driving the promotion of regressive economic policies.

The Week Ahead In Gold

June 6, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Market Updates, Market Updates

The gold market could see some follow through this week to significant buying seen on Friday following a disappointing U.S. Employment Situation report…

Yellen’s Enigma

April 3, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

Hindsight is 20/20. That being said, 2015 saw a bull run in the US dollar that was forecast by many credible analysts…

A Common Theme

March 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

The theme of divergence has been playing out in the global economy. One example is how the US Federal Reserve has begun their path of gradually raising interest rates whereas…

Coming to the Rescue

January 24, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

If the Wednesday morning bank of Canada announcement revealed anything, it’s that Canada and Stephen Poloz may be shifting course to join the group of central bankers that are no longer attempting to save the world…

Precious Metals as Part of Your Estate

January 20, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Estate planning can be an extremely complicated and cumbersome endeavor. There are numerous assets that must be considered, including your home, autos and investments. If estate planning is not carefully planned, taxes and other issues can pose problems, leaving your heirs with less overall inheritance.

Precious metals with their global recognition and liquidity represent a solid store of wealth. This article will outline their role in wealth preservation for the next generation.

Could My Gold be Confiscated?

January 20, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

A common question that gold investors have is: “Could my gold ever be confiscated?” While the notion of confiscation-whether it is gold or any other property-may cause a degree of anxiety, one must also consider the facts surrounding such an idea.

When it comes to gold ownership and the idea of confiscation, one must also be aware of what has occurred in the past, and what could potentially occur in the future.

This brief guide will provide a short history of gold confiscation as well as discuss some key points pertaining to the possibility of a similar scenario in the future.

Paring Their Bets

January 15, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

January 21st of 2015 stunned investors and economists as the Bank of Canada lowered their key interest rate by a quarter of a per cent…

Precious Metals and Interest Rates

January 13, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Interest rates play a key role in today’s modern economy and monetary policy. The Federal Reserve can make changes to key interest rates and interest rate expectations and control the flow of capital into the economy. In other words, by maintaining low interest rates, capital is easier to acquire. This ease of acquiring capital can fuel economic growth as more money available translates into more potential spending. If too much capital becomes available, however, a situation may arise in which there is” too much money chasing too few goods.” This can lead to inflation due to the fact that as more capital looks to acquire fewer goods and services, those providers of goods and services can charge more money, hence rising prices.

There is a common misconpception that interest rates and precious metals are inversely correlated. Though this may certainly be the case at times, here we will outline the relationship between the two, and how an inverse correlation may not always be the case.

The Long-term Trend of Gold

January 13, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

As a commodity, gold prices fluctuate. These fluctuations can be very minor and can at times appear to be more significant. Any financial news channel you may tune into, or any financial news website you may visit will likely have the current price of gold, silver and even other precious metals readily available. While this information is great at providing a snapshot of current conditions, when investing in Gold, it is necessary to also take a macro-oriented stance.

Why is Gold held by the Central Banks?

January 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

If one has looked into the gold market in recent years, one will likely have read that central banks are net buyers of gold. After years of selling the yellow metal these powerful financial institutions are now buying gold and holding it. Central banks are the largest players in the gold market, and if they are buying gold there is likely good reason. Below, we will outline why central banks have holdings in Gold.

The Dollar as the Reserve Currency of the World

January 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

The U.S. dollar has enjoyed its status as the global reserve currency of choice for some time now. Since the implementation of The Bretton Woods Agreement, the dollar has been considered the anchor of the global financial system. Under this agreement, the United States guaranteed other central banks that they could sell their dollar reserves for a fixed rate of gold. Here, we examine the unique status of the US Dollar, and its role as a reserve currency within the global economy and financial markets.

What Drives the Price of Silver?

January 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Silver is a commodity, and like any other commodity, its price is a reflection of current supply and demand. Silver is somewhat unique in the precious metals space, however, as its value may be driven not only by investment demand but also industrial demand. This allows silver to potentially experience the best of both worlds. In a strong economy, industrial demand for silver may heat up and potentially drive prices higher. In a slow economy, or during times of risk aversion, silver may potentially benefit from investment demand as investors look for perceived safe havens to put capital to work in. Here, we examine the various factors that affect the Silver price.

Possibility of Retun to the Golden Standard

January 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

In recent years, there has been seemingly more and more debate about the feasibility of returning to the gold standard. As concerns over the U.S. dollar mount, there may be further talk of such ideas, although whether or not they make sense and could be actually implemented is highly debatable.

The Chinese Demand for Gold

January 11, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

China is the world’s second largest economy, and has taken steps to cement its place among the economic elite of the world. One of those steps has been the acquiring of gold. The country appears to have an insatiable appetite for the yellow metal, and has been building its gold reserves in recent years.

What a Week

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Commentary, Market Updates

What a week. It’s a new year for the world’s financial markets, but it sure didn’t take long for investors to realize that the themes of 2015 are still very much prevalent. The week and the year began with Chinese regulators attempting to maintain control of their currency as the offshore market continues to discount the official rate has seen investors sell Chinese stock markets and prompt fear of further weakness in the world’s second biggest economy.

How Can I Diversify my Precious Metals Holdings?

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Diversification is the careful consideration and combination of a wide range of investments within a portfolio in an attempt to smooth overall volatility. Diversification is a broad term, however, and can be accomplished in different ways. Here, we will examine how this investment technique pertains to investing in precious metals.

What is Qualitative Easing and How does it affect Markets?

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Quantitative easing, affectionately referred to as “QE”, is a term that has been widely used in recent years. In fact, more people are likely familiar with this phrase than ever before. Given its coverage in the media, and its widespread use, we felt it prudent to provide a simple explanation of what QE is and how it can affect financial markets.

What the End of the Stock Market Rally might mean for Precious Metals

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Global equity markets have been on a tear in recent years, with the benchmark U.S. SP 500 index having made solid triple digit returns over the span of the last several years. Markets have been climbing since the 2009 lows, and continue to make new all-time highs.

This run higher in the equity markets as well as current valuation levels obviously begs a few questions:

-Will the rally continue?

-Are stocks overpriced at current levels?

-Is this a set up for a nasty correction?

-What has driven such significant upside?

We feel it is important to address some of these questions, as we believe the day will come when equity investors once again run for the exits. In turn, we believe that gold and precious metals could stand to benefit handsomely if and when this does in fact occur.

Why Use a Depository?

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

When purchasing precious metals, buyers must take into consideration where they intend to store their gold, silver or other metals.

While many may elect to store their metals at home or in a safe deposit box, this can become more challenging if larger quantities are being purchased. While the accessibility of home storage can be quite appealing, it does also represent a security concern. A safe deposit box, on the other hand, may offer superior security but comes with more limited access.

While using a depository to store your precious metals does not provide immediate access to your metals, it does offer a cost-effective and secure solution to your precious metals storage needs.

The Top 10 Reasons to Own Gold

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

While different investors may have different reasons for owning gold, there are several reasons that are very common among gold buyers. Here we will outline the top ten reasons to own physical gold.

Industrial Use and Demand for Silver

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

When comparing the various uses of gold, silver, platinum and palladium, silver may have the most industrial uses and possibilities. Silver can be used in various industrial applications across a very wide range of industries. This puts silver in a somewhat unique position within the precious metals complex. Understanding this salient relationship is an important part of investing in silver.

Government Mints and Private Mints

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

When buying precious metals, whether it is coins, bars or rounds, it is important to understand the differences between government mints and private mints. Here, we will outline their key differences.

Physical or “Paper” Gold and Silver?

January 10, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

Investors today have a lot of choices when it comes to investing in precious metals. Gold or silver backed ETFs, gold or silver mining stocks and certificates are just a few of the choices available. We believe that owning physical, tangible precious metals is the best way to go. This guide will outline some of the key differences between these investment choices, and why physical ownership may be beneficial.

The Gold to Silver Ratio

January 9, 2016 Posts by : Border Gold Corp. Investor Resources, Market Updates

The gold to silver ratio has been used for a long time. This ratio tells one how much silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. For example, if the gold/silver ration is 50:1, then takes 50 ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold. Considered by many as a benchmark for the relationship between the metals, here we examine why this has come to be.

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