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Even though Gold ended last week up $10 per ounce, closing at $1,821.50 per ounce, it was a disappointing week for Gold. . . .Barry Stuppler

The precious metals market is seeing incredible demand for bullion coins, yet gold prices are stalling. . . .Anna Golubova - Kitco News

Against an improving macroeconomic backdrop, the main segments of silver demand are expected to rise this year. . . . .Silver Institute

India’s gold imports in January surged 72% from a year earlier. . . .Reuters

Platinum prices rallied to their highest in six years on Wednesday as economic recovery hopes boosted. . . . Nakul Iyer

Gold was steady after the biggest two-day gain in a month as investors weighed prospects. . . .Ranjeetha Pakiam - Bloomberg News

How could Switzerland as a nation repent for its recent past and open a brighter chapter in its history as a haven for monetary freedom. . . .Brendan Brown

NFP Mixed as Headline Misses, Revision Downgraded, While Unemployment Rates Beats. . . .Justin McQueen, Analyst

Due to use in solar panels --Goldman’s Jeff Currie says. . . .Kevin Stankiewicz

Gold and silver futures prices are trading sharply lower in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, with silver leading the way . . . . .Jim Wyckoff