Search Results for: Global gold
Goldman Sachs Report Says Bitcoin Could Shape ‘Future of Finance’
March 12th, 2015
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are part of a technology “megatrend” that could change the fundamental mechanics of transactions, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs‘ equity research analysts. Bitcoin, along with improved payment security, ‘big data’ analytics and faster ...
Nasdaq Expands Global Commodities Initiative With Energy Derivatives
March 11th, 2015
Founding Market Participants Endorse Competitive Pricing and Innovative Clearing Solution Nasdaq announced the establishment of a new energy futures market with the support of leading commodities participants. Nasdaq Futures (NFX) will offer competitive pricing, an innovative clearing solution and high-performance technology ...
Is Gold’s Pullback Another Buying Opportunity?
February 17th, 2015
There are reasons in the technical charts, in the fundamentals, and in investor sentiment, to believe gold is ready for at least a tradable bear market rally. In a January column, I noted that gold plunged 48% from its ...
Gold demand sinks to five-year low in 2014 (Video)
February 12th, 2015
Global gold demand slumped to its lowest level in five years in 2014 as bar and coin buying plunged and jewelry purchases cooled, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Overall demand totaled 3,924 tonnes, down 4 percent on year at ...
Gold Heads for Longest Losing Run This Year Before Fed Meeting
January 27th, 2015
Gold fell for a third day to the lowest level in a week before Federal Reserve policy makers gather and as European finance ministers agreed to work with the new Greek prime minister to keep the country in the ...
FXCM Revises FX and Gold Margin Requirements
January 22nd, 2015
FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), a leading online provider of foreign exchange, or FX, trading and related services, announced that starting Wednesday, January 21, 2015 the firm will increase margin requirements globally on forex instruments, as well as gold in its ...
Bonds, shares, gold supported ahead of expected ECB action
January 21st, 2015
European shares held close to a seven-year high on Wednesday and Asian shares hit a six-week peak investors bet the European Central Bank would unveil a stimulus drive to boost the flagging euro zone economy. Expectations that the ECB ...
Gold is the New Cash: Weak Currencies Cause Gold Prices to Soar
January 20th, 2015
Gold prices have soared on the recent wave of global volatility with stock market crash in China and the Swiss national currency turmoil, exceeding $1,300-1,320/oz. One of the top-valued metal commodities and a universal monetary equivalent, gold, is heading ...
Asia May Revitalize Gold Prices Hurt by Fed, Barclays Says
January 13th, 2015
Gold will extend losses this year as U.S. interest rates increase, providing an opportunity for investors to buy the metal to benefit from a rebound spurred by Asian demand, according to Barclays Plc. “We expect gold prices to test ...
Oil prices extend falls; Goldman Sachs slashes price forecasts
January 12th, 2015
Global oil prices extended their slide on Monday as Goldman Sachs lowered its short-term price outlook, while refineries in Ohio and Pennsylvania were hit by fires over the weekend, curtailing demand for crude in the U.S. Both Brent and U.S. crude are ...
