China has made increasing production of silver products a priority to satisfy demand of jewelry increases, however for now their is still a shortage.

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The gold market continues to undergo a lot of change, with prices continuing to drop. What does it all mean? Here are four observations to help sort it out.

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Putting retirement monies to work may include finding ways to buy precious metals, and here is some advice and help in accomplishing the task

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Platinum prices moved past those of gold for the first time since March 2012 and it should continue to rise on global demand for the metal.

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A possible reassessment of gold as a liquid asset used in capital requirements under Basel III could play a critical role in its pricing movements

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With the U.S. Presidential election over and Obama re-elected, new challenges lie ahead, and gold investors will need to reexamine positions and strategy

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It might be time to reintroduce the use of gold as collateral for some eurozone debt obligations, a notion that once seemed unstable but may recover.

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The Fed's Ben Bernanke announced another round of easing clearly aimed at trying to keep what might be a glimmer in the economy flickering

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The market bubble was a long time in coming, but reading through the tea leaves requires foresight and someone to finally shout out the obvious.

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U.S. investors looking for a cautionary tale would be advised to read further as the exploits of a now-defunct mortgage company compare to gold investors

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Monetary policy, politics, and government spending are all adding up to a point where the precious metal is again an investors favorite choice

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Gold is a commodity that shows great value in a balanced portfolio, and portfolio managers hurt investors by turning away from the precious metal

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U.S. and eurozone markets are stuck in a virtually unending cycle of credit problems with no answers on the horizon. Are bank runs out of the question?

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Gold prices are not simply a matter of one cause or effect rational, but instead are complex and based on market changes.

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Not all Euro debt is the same and gold prices, while falling, still remain a better bet then the weakness of the Euro.

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Worries and problems with the eurozone and Euro are wreaking havoc on gold prices worldwide, and the end does not appear in sight to date.

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Spanish saving rates are abysmal, and investors don't appear to be looking around for manageable alternatives, like gold.

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For the first time in 11 years gold prices fell for 3 consecutive months, but like at that time, it is not necessarily a sign of a bear market for the metal

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World-wide banks have expanded balance sheets in an effort to ease monetary policies and get economies through the slowdowns. What comes next?

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It's an appropriate time to consider the environment British investors face over the next few years and what it means for anyone who has made a gold investment.

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World-wide central bankers appear to be running behind on efforts to get out in front of monetary policy to fight inflation. Who will lead?

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Political and economic uncertainty is rising in the Netherlands as the government grapples with deficits and a collapsing political coalition.

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Cash on hand is now at higher levels than ever, and it is one of the reasons economic growth may be hindered. History is not on the side of cash hoarding.

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Gold holds up as an outstanding investment against inflation, and you should consider the precious metal in your portfolio.

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Platinum prices increased last year, however the price of gold has once again surpassed the white metal.

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While the financial markets may be roiling, the fact is you have choices in the world where to put your money and confidence. Don't be held hostage with fear.

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It's worth taking a look at how the governments of Vietnam, India, and Turkey have fared in managing their nations' gold activity.

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The ability of gold to provide a hedge and protection in a diversified portfolio is still valid. Bulls are waiting for the precious metal to resume its climb

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Gold goes up with inflation -- except when it goes up regardless.

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But for central banks to get back to their 1980s' average would require a 15-fold increase in gold's value, and private buyers are far more voracious.

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Aside from the expected year-end downturn in gold prices, here are some nearer-term risks that gold investors need to keep in mind.

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Japan demonstrates that even a meteoric rise in gold doesn't necessarily mean a meteoric rise for all investors.

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Chinese consumers' fear of inflation and their surging demand for gold may well give rise to a debate over devaluing the yuan, not raising it.

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So how did the top U.S. mutual funds stack up vs. the gold price since 2007? Not well. In fact, just one has beaten the yellow metal since the financial crisis.

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Gold's rise this year was in stark contrast to losses in silver, base metals and the world's stock markets.

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The euro zone debt crisis keeps downward pressure on gold. In London trading, the price fell below the trendline off the October 2008 low.

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Cheer up! This permanent state of emergency is doing a wonderful nothing to unwind the gold bubble.

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