Daily Dispatches

Dave Kranzler: 2018 should be bullish for the precious metals sector

Submitted by cpowell on Wed, 2018-01-17 13:27 Section: Daily Dispatches

By Dave Kranzler
Investment Research Dynamics, Denver
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Usually I'm loathe to stick out price targets on the markets, especially gold and silver, because of the undeniable market intervention of the central banks -- market manipulation that is so blatant now that it is denied only by card-carrying idiots.

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Dollar's weakness unsettles central bankers

Submitted by cpowell on Wed, 2018-01-17 09:21 Section: Daily Dispatches

All they have to do is rig gold down some more.

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By Roger Blitz
Financial Times
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The persistent weakness of the U.S. dollar is forcing global central bankers to step up their efforts in warning about the cost of currency appreciation on their economies.

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Monetary metals holding up well despite suppression, GATA chairman says

Submitted by cpowell on Tue, 2018-01-16 19:22 Section: Daily Dispatches

7:23p ET Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

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China escalates crackdown on cryptocurrency trading

Submitted by cpowell on Tue, 2018-01-16 08:39 Section: Daily Dispatches

From Bloomberg News
Monday, January 15, 2018

China is escalating its clampdown on cryptocurrency trading, targeting online platforms and mobile apps that offer exchange-like services, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Nine banks accused of rigging key Canada lending rate

Submitted by cpowell on Mon, 2018-01-15 17:30 Section: Daily Dispatches

By Ben McLannahan
Financial Times, London
Monday, January 15, 2018

A cluster of big banks has been named in a new lawsuit alleging manipulation of a key benchmark lending rate in Canada, opening up a new front in a global scandal that has led to billions of dollars in fines and penalties.

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Comex's 'exchange for physicals' mystify gold market, Sprott says

Submitted by cpowell on Mon, 2018-01-15 12:27 Section: Daily Dispatches

12:28p ET Monday, January 15, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

Interviewed by Craig Hemke of the TF Metals Report for Sprott Money News, mining entrepreneur Eric Sprott discusses the "exchange for physicals" mechanism that is moving gold futures delivery off the New York Commodities Exchange to secretive resolution in London.