What is the outlook for the global economy, financial markets, crypto currencies such as bitcoin and gold and silver bullion in the digital age?
News and Commentary
Gold steadies as political turmoil in Italy rocks financial markets (Reuters.com)
Euro dives to 6-month low versus dollar as Italian and Spanish political worries fester (MarketWatch.com)
Italy banker warns on political crisis as investors fear for euro (Reuters.com)
Euro zone money markets slash 2019 ECB rate-hike bets (Reuters.com)
Former IMF official becomes Italy's interim prime minister (Gata.org)
Gold in euros (1 month)
Soros Sees New Global Financial Crisis Brewing, EU Under Threat (Bloomberg.com)
Saxo Bank: Precious metals gradually recovering (Trend.az)
Finance officials discuss use of Chinese yuan as reserve currency for Africa (Xinhuanet.com)
Turkey Repatriates All Gold From The US In Attempt To Ditch The Dollar (ZeroHedge.com)
Gold Production On The Cusp Of Peaking (GoldTelegraph.com)
Gold Prices (LBMA AM)
29 May: USD 1,302.05, GBP 983.83 & EUR 1,130.57 per ounce
25 May: USD 1,303.95, GBP 976.53 & EUR 1,113.70 per ounce
24 May: USD 1,296.35, GBP 967.73 & EUR 1,104.88 per ounce
23 May: USD 1,294.00, GBP 967.91 & EUR 1,102.88 per ounce
22 May: USD 1,293.90, GBP 961.24 & EUR 1,095.29 per ounce
21 May: USD 1,285.85, GBP 959.24 & EUR 1,095.67 per ounce
18 May: USD 1,287.20, GBP 954.20 & EUR 1,091.16 per ounce
Silver Prices (LBMA)
29 May: USD 16.48, GBP 12.43 & EUR 14.26 per ounce
25 May: USD 16.67, GBP 12.49 & EUR 14.24 per ounce
24 May: USD 16.51, GBP 12.32 & EUR 14.09 per ounce
23 May: USD 16.53, GBP 12.38 & EUR 14.11 per ounce
22 May: USD 16.58, GBP 12.32 & EUR 14.04 per ounce
21 May: USD 16.34, GBP 12.19 & EUR 13.91 per ounce
18 May: USD 16.39, GBP 12.16 & EUR 13.92 per ounce