Commodities has Rarely Been Stronger, According to Goldman Sachs

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Commodities has rarely been stronger, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. With raw materials rallying on escalating political-tensions across the globe and economic growth remaining strong, the bank’s analysts including Jeffrey Currie doubled down on their “overweight” recommendation. They reiterated a view that commodities will yield returns of 10 percent over the next 12 months, according to an April 12 note.                                          

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BlackRock’s $1.3 Billion Gold Fund Feels Pain of Miners

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – BlackRock’s $1.3 Billion Gold Fund Feels Pain of Miners — The $1.3 billion BlackRock Gold and General Fund lost 15 percent last quarter, its worst performance since the third quarter of 2015. Among large materials-focused equity funds, it was the second-worst performer after another BlackRock gold fund domiciled in Japan.

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Blockchain for Commodities Markets

Blockchain

Gold Silver Reports – Blockchain for Commodities Markets >> Blockchain technology, which has already been adopted by gold traders, is starting to show the potential to transform other sectors of the global physical commodities markets.

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