Outlook

Challenges in 2014

Daniel P. Collins
January 24, 2014
Dan talks about some challenges that traders may face in 2014. Traders should look at these challenges in 2014 as opportunities and be innovative.

Don't panic, but gold ETFs are actually adding holdings

Paul Ploumis
January 22, 2014
Is the beaten down gold getting ready for a take off? The cues from coin sales by the US Mint and increased inflows into gold ETFs suggest that gold optimism is growing.

Consumer sentiment in U.S. unexpectedly declined in January

Katherine Peralta, Bloomberg
January 17, 2014
Consumer confidence in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in January, a sign spending may take time to accelerate early this year.

Gold set for Goldilocks 2014 with 4% growth

Austin Kiddle
January 13, 2014
It has been uncommon for gold to score single-digit percentage moves either way over the last decade; we see 2014 being an exception. Gold could be described as the 'Marmite' asset class — investors love it or hate it.

Gold set for Goldilocks 2014 with 4% growth

Austin Kiddle
January 13, 2014
It has been uncommon for gold to score single-digit percentage moves either way over the last decade; we see 2014 being an exception. Gold could be described as the 'Marmite' asset class — investors love it or hate it.

Moody's cuts gold price to $1,110; miners at risk

Paul Ploumis
January 9, 2014
Moody’s Credit Rating reflected a weakened outlook of gold as it reduced its assumption for gold price in the next couple of years. Cutting its Gold price forecast for the year, Moody’s Investor’s Service said that the credit ratings of the Canada’s largest precious metal producers are at a risk.

Bearish sentiment dominates grains in December

Bob Otter and Chad Burlet
January 9, 2014
Third Street Ag Investments looks at the fundamental drivers of grain prices in December, and assesses the situation going into 2014.

Natural gas futures drop on outlook for mild weather after cold

Christine Buurma, Bloomberg
January 7, 2014
Natural gas futures slid in New York on forecasts for milder weather that would reduce demand for the heating fuel after today’s arctic blast.

Oil in 2014: Reining in WTI/Brent spread

Dominick Chirichella
January 2, 2014
After a strong round of profit-taking selling , the oil complex is starting the New Year in negative territory once again. Heading into 2014, the oil complex will continue to focus on the ongoing geopolitical issues.

Where are silver prices headed in 2014 after dreadful 2013

Paul Ploumis
December 30, 2013
In 2013, silver tended to be more volatile than precious gold. Spot silver prices crashed almost 36% from $30 per ounce to sub-$20 levels. However, in stark contrast to gold ETFs, the holdings in silver ETF shares held on. After the disastrous 2013, what is in store for silver next year?