How to Play Gold: Q&A with Scott Carter of Lear Capital
Gold – Despite recent price drops, gold as a long term investment is still viable, says Scott Carter of Lear Capital.
Articles Tagged "inflation"
Gas Price Drop Weighs Down April Consumer Price Index
Gas – USA Today reported that a drop in the price of gas has pulled April's consumer price indext figures down 0.4% from March — the lowest since December 2008.
Gold and Inflation: A Risky Bet
Gold – Central bankers are avoiding the potentially inflationary moves that many gold investors are betting on.
Spot Gold and COMEX Futures Up Slightly
Gold – Reuters reported that the price of gold increased slightly on bargain hunting, inflation data out of China, and increased commodity prices.
Should Investors be Discouraged by Cost Inflation?
Gold – In recent years gold prices have surged, but costs have also been rising and are expected to continue upward. Should this activity discourage investment in mining stocks?
Gold Prices Lower on Inflation Sentiment
Gold – The minutes from a Federal Reserve meeting suggest that it believes inflation remains under control, which resulted in overall spot market gold prices depreciating by about two percent this week.
Gold Prices Rising on Inflationary Risk
Gold – Gold prices have surged with the aid of inflationary risks on price of crude oil trading above $120 per barrel and the strengthening euro.
China’s Housing Market, Inflation Sway Copper Prices
Copper – Investors look to China for clues on copper's moves, with a push for more affording housing pushing up prices on the one hand, while inflation fears keep prices in check on the other.
Silver Price Surpasses $33 on Fed Statements
Silver – Silver prices rose for a second consecutive session on the back of the Federal Reserve commitment to near zero interest rates through 2014. However, the target inflation rate of 2 percent has caused some to question the strength of silver and gold as an investment hedge.
Hard Assets Conference: Cautious Optimism in the Markets
Despite the cautionary tone of the keynote speakers at the 2011 San Francisco Hard Assets Investment Conference, the message was clear that if investors practice their due diligence, they can still make healthy returns.
