Gold Silver Reports — Silver jumped 11 percent in the first quarter after falling 12 percent last year to its lowest since 2009.
Gold and Silver Demand Continue to Rise
Neal Bhai Reports — Silver and Gold are still up nearly 20% year-to-date, and so are a few other notable commodities:
Commodity Price Gains in 2016
SOYBEANS +21.73%
SILVER +19.17%
GOLD +18.22%
LUMBER +17.69%
CRUDE OIL (WTI) +16.60%
PLATINUM +14.74%
(Prices through May 26, 2016)
Mainstream Analysts Are Also Turning Positive on Gold
Gold Silver Reports — Each week, we hear from more mainstream analysts turning bullish on gold or increasing their previous price projections for the yellow metal. Last week, we reported on one JP Morgan executive who predicted $1400 gold this year. Now we hear from Bob Michele, JP Morgan Asset Management’s global chief investment officer and head of fixed-income and commodities.
American Eagle Coin Sales in 2016 Vs 2015
American Eagle Coin Sales in 2016 vs. 2015 *For 2015, sales figures are through May 31; for 2016, figures are through May 20; source: U.S. Mint
Global Precious Metals New Code Created – LBMA
Gold Silver Reports — A new code for precious metals has been created that will apply to all precious metals markets participants and will provide guidance for best practice, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said.
Gold at Risk of Taking a Tumble
Gold Silver Reports — Gold at risk of taking a tumble as a resurgent dollar erodes demand with the Federal Reserve opting for not one, but two rate increases before the year-end, according to UBS Group AG’s wealth-management unit, which forecasts that bullion may drop back to $1,150 an ounce.