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Why the Gold Price Rally Will Continue in 2016

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - February 19, 2016

After a steep climb over the past two weeks, the gold price is down 0.25% today (Friday) in afternoon trading.

And while gold prices may head lower in the short term, we are still very bullish on the gold spot price for the rest of 2016.

First, here's why the gold price is down today.

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Why the Gold Price Rally Will Continue in 2016

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - February 19, 2016

After a steep climb over the past two weeks, the gold price is down 0.25% today (Friday) in afternoon trading.

And while gold prices may head lower in the short term, we are still very bullish on the gold spot price for the rest of 2016.

First, here's why the gold price is down today.

A Gold "Flash Crash" Happened Yesterday – Here's Why

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - July 20, 2015

A gold "flash crash" took the yellow metal down 4.2%, or about $50, in a matter of seconds late Sunday night to its lowest level since March 2010.

Just before 9:30 p.m. ET -- or just as China's market opened for trading -- someone dumped five tonnes ($2.7 billion worth) of gold on the Chinese market.

Exactly who is "someone," and why the big sell?

Let's take a look...

Why Gold Prices Today Are Rebounding from an 11-Week Low

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - September 3, 2014

Gold news update: Gold prices today (Wednesday) coming off two and a half months of lows.

Here’s why, plus what gold bugs can expect for gold prices the rest of 2014…

Gold Prices Today Rise 0.7% as Fears Reignite in Russia-Ukraine Region

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - August 28, 2014

Gold prices today (Thursday) climbed higher in morning trading, on track for global gains across three consecutive trading sessions.

Here are the current spot gold and futures prices, and exactly how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving up the yellow metal…

Two Clashing Themes in Gold News Have Been Flat Lining Prices Since April

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - August 12, 2014

Two themes have dominated gold news the last few months, and both have opposite effects on gold price.

Together, they've flat lined the yellow metal...

Why Gold Prices Today Are Skyrocketing Above $1,300 an Ounce

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - August 6, 2014

Gold prices today (Wednesday) were up a whopping $18.70 an ounce (up 1.43%) as of 12:30 p.m. EDT. Spot gold traded at $1,307.30 an ounce after closing at $1,288.60 an ounce in the previous session.

Here’s what’s moving the yellow metal up so much today…

How the Gold Spot Price Will React to the Federal Reserve Meeting This Week

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - July 29, 2014

Watch for the gold spot price - the price of gold for immediate delivery - to make dramatic moves as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets this week.

It has already had a volatile morning ahead of the meeting's Tuesday kickoff.

Here’s what the current gold prices did this morning, and the two big policies to watch coming out of the Fed meeting that will move the yellow metal this week….

Why the Gold Spot Price Is Hovering So Low

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - June 4, 2014

Last week, the gold spot price tumbled to its lowest level in four months, to $1,243.00.

Tuesday, the gold spot price hit another four-month low early on, but ended the day hovering around last week's low levels, at $1,245.80. August Comex gold was up $0.90 at $1,245.00 an ounce.

Here’s what’s weighing on the yellow metal – and what to watch that could affect gold prices this week.