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The Commodity Investor: China Becoming Most Important Factor In Global Gold Markets
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- Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 07:49
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Now the top gold-producing nation, China, is also quickly gaining on India as the top-consuming country.
The Commodity Investor: Industrial Uses Driving Platinum & Palladium’s Outperformance Over Monetized Gold & Silver
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- Published on Monday, 03 June 2013 00:00
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
The split in the precious metals complex has never been more apparent, and one side is clearly performing better.
The Commodity Investor: Physical Gold Market Feeding Off Paper Market Selling
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:34
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
The new dichotomy of the physical investor buying while the paper investor is liquidating is a healthy sign for the gold market.
The Commodity Investor: Exxon & BP Offer Stable Exposure To Thriving New Energy Landscape
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 06:46
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
As ‘fracking’ changes the supply-and-demand equation for energy, two oil giants provide safe cover for investors.
The Commodity Investor: Not The Time For Investors To Panic Over China & Commodities
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:59
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
After a decade of climbing prices, commodity bulls should be relieved to see stabilization.
The Commodity Investor: Gold’s Value Shines Through Cyprus Bank Deposit Seizures
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 07:08
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
The confiscation of bank accounts to bail out Cyprus erodes trust between banks and the public.
The Commodity Investor: South Africa & Auto Sales Behind Platinum’s Push To Beyond $2000 This Year
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- Published on Thursday, 07 February 2013 08:29
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Supply disruptions at mines and strong demand from the auto industry will propel the white metal higher.
The Commodity Investor: Germany Recalling Gold Reserves Good News For Investors, Bad News For Federal Reserve
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 10:43
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
Expect other central banks to bring gold reserves within their borders.
The Commodity Investor: First Physically Backed Copper ETF Good For Investors, Won’t Distort Prices
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 08:03
- Written by Amine Bouchentouf
After a long, arduous path to SEC approval, JP Morgan set to launch first-ever copper ETN backed by the red metal itself.
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