Barry Stuppler

China’s gold market has been transformed over the past two decades, becoming the largest gold producer and consumer in the world . . . .

Long-term oriented investors and speculators should be aware of the near-term trends but they should also be aware of the conditions that will lead to a shift from a bear market to a bull market . . . .

Recent positive momentum continued in Iran during the third quarter of this year. Iran’s Gold Bar and Coin demand hit 21.1 tons . . . .

Gold closed last Friday at $1,206.40, down $24.60 per ounce (2%) for the week . . . .

Concerns over Brexit in Britain took Sterling and the Euro lower today, driving the U.S. Dollar Index to record high . . . .

Buying gold around Diwali tops the shopping list for a large number of Indians . . . .

Today, it was reported that investors are making sizeable Gold ETF redemptions, which is putting pressure on the Gold price . . . .

It is hard to think of a life without Nanny State giving us her money-tokens to buy our sweets, telling us what to eat and what medicine to take . . . .

Although silver prices have significantly disappointing expectations this past year, one precious metals specialist said that growing industrial demand will continue to support the market and eventually attract investors . . . . .

Gold didn’t get a direction from the election and is awaiting a news event or announcement for short-term motivation . . . .