Spotting Cold-Call Investment Scams Author: Debra Speyer
Cold calling is still a popular way for securities sellers to attract investors despite advances in communications technology and the implementation of the Do Not Call Registry. That’s why the Securities and Exchange Commission advises investors to be wary of over-the-phone investment scams. Signs that an investment opportunity may be fraudulent include high-pressure sales tactics, a pitch involving “breakthrough technologies,” refusals to send written information and calls from unauthorized or unsupervised salespersons.
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Gold Bounces Back After Slip Author: Alix Steel
A weak U.S. dollar is believed to have helped boost gold prices to $1,748.40 an ounce Tuesday after a slide of 2% over the previous two days. Greece’s ability to raise funds at lower yields helped strengthen the euro, which also contributed to the price recovery. Experts find the rebound impressive considering China’s relaxed position on gold bullion and jewelry buying and a forecast that the country’s consumption may slow even more moving through 2012. Silver prices were also up on the news, climbing $0.44 to $34.19 an ounce.
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Investors Respond to EU Summit Author: BBH FX Strategy
The European Union (EU) came very close to a consensus on how to build a framework for a fiscal union and the news helped to boost currencies against the U.S. dollar, despite holdouts in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic as well as growing uncertainty about the future of Greece. Even so, the U.S. currency outlook is positive based on hopes of more economic growth, which is also expected to buoy Canadian and Mexican currencies.
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Gold IRA: Options For Investing In Gold Using A Self-Directed IRA Or Traditional IRA Author: Eric Ames
From a self directed gold IRA to a traditional IRA or 401(k), there are many options available to investors looking to invest in gold using their IRA or 401(k) funds.
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Gold, Silver Dip Against Strong Dollar Author: Alix Steel
The price of gold and silver slipped on news of a U.S. dollar strengthened by profit taking and foreign financial turbulence. Gold for February delivery dropped $3.60 to $1,728.60 an ounce and silver fell $0.40 to $33.38 an ounce, although analysts believe the slide is not indicative of longer-term concerns. Disagreement among European Union (EU) nations about how to handle its financial crisis and an unwillingness of Greece to have its fiscal policy approved by EU advisors helped to boost the dollar’s profile, which in turn took a bite out of two commodities.
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Gold Set to Move on Fed Announcement Author: Scott Pluschau, ETF Digest
The Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates low through 2014, which means gold investors may be getting back into the game, according to some analysts. Gold recently broke away from a downward trend, and that combined with the Fed rate plan and growing lack of faith in fiat currency may put gold on an upward track. Investors recommend making buy or sell decisions based on the totality of performance over a given period rather than simply noting entry and exit prices.
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Investors Eye The Mexican Peso (MXN) Author: BBH FX Strategy
Currency investors are keeping an eye on Mexico as the peso continues to stay strong, and are prepared to increase buys at the sign of any weakness. All indicators point to gains for the peso, although analysts differ in opinion on Banxico’s interest rate position and its effects in the short term. Overall economic activity appears to be slowing, which likely means rates will stay at or around 4.5% as core inflation remains favorable. A political climate that may support long-term reforms and the country’s ability to attract continued foreign investment, including a new Japanese auto manufacturing plant, are signs that the peso may have a long bullish run ahead of it.
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Banks in Emerging Markets to Meet: Forex Investment Ramifications Author: BBH FX Strategy
The central banks of Hungary, Thailand, Turkey and India are set to meet soon and currency investors are intent on forecasting how subsequent interest rate adjustments will impact market movement. India and Turkey are expected to maintain current rates, while the outlook for Hungary and Thailand contains more volatility. Thailand is expected to ease rates in the wake of flood rebuilding, while the banking position in Hungary remains more uncertain.
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Commodities Investment: A Decade of Hits Author: Frank Holmes
A quick look at the 14 commodities in the market over the last 10 years shows that investing in any of them over that 10-year period would have been a good bet, and now analysts are speculating on the next 10 years of commodities performance. Of particular interest are stand-out performers is gold at a 19% annualized return, and whether the commodity will continue to see gains. Many investors believe that gold will not be able to sustain its continual rise, while others believe persistent global debt concerns will help keep it in the position of a safe haven investment. As for the other commodities, the general consensus is that the continued urbanization of large population sectors like China will stoke significant future demand.
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Gold’s Peak Projected in 2013 Author: Alix Steel
Research consultancy GFMS reports that it expects gold prices will peak by the beginning of 2013 based on a combination of factors that will unfold throughout the coming year. Analysts believe gold may see a peak as high as $2,000 per ounce before investors start moving away from the commodity due to projected rising interest rates and a balancing of accounts sap the need for a safe haven from the market. Buyers will also be watching for increases in Indian demand, which dropped off significantly in 2011. Higher gold production and discrepancies between bar demand and investor demand will also likely play a role, says GFMS.
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