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Gold Prices Today Flat – Here's What to Expect in Q2

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

Gold prices today were mostly flat. It's a quick break for the precious metal, which has been experiencing one of its most volatile weeks of 2016.

Now that we've entered Q2 for 2016, here's what investors can expect from the price of gold in Q2 and how to trade the precious metal now...

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Gold Prices Today Flat – Here's What to Expect in Q2

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

Gold prices today were mostly flat. It's a quick break for the precious metal, which has been experiencing one of its most volatile weeks of 2016.

Now that we've entered Q2 for 2016, here's what investors can expect from the price of gold in Q2 and how to trade the precious metal now...

Gold Price per Ounce Climbs Today After Brussels Attack

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 22, 2016

The gold price per ounce is climbing this morning (Tuesday) as investors respond to news of a deadly terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium.

Gold prices were trading up $9.40, or 0.76%, at $1,253.50 an ounce in midmorning trading amid a flight to safety.

Today's events have caused a temporary spike in the gold price per ounce, but we see other factors pushing gold higher in the long term. Before we get to those, here's how spot gold is trending today...

Why the Price of Gold Is Soaring Today and What's Next

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 17, 2016

The price of gold is soaring more than 3% today (Thursday) and is now up more than 20% year to date. But our forecast shows the price of gold climbing even higher in 2016.

Before we get to that, here's why gold prices are skyrocketing this morning...

Buy Gold in 2016 Because of These Two "Flashing" Signals

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 2, 2016

One of our top recommendations at Money Morning this year is that investors should buy gold in 2016. While gold prices have climbed already in 2016, there are two “flashing” signals that show the price of gold will climb even higher this year.

Before we get to those signals, here’s how gold prices have trended in 2016…

Why the Price of Gold Is Climbing Today and Where It's Heading in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 25, 2016

The price of gold climbed today (Thursday) as a sharp sell-off in China's stock market sent investors to the safe-haven asset.

Just after noon today, spot gold prices were trading up $10.90, or 0.89%, at $1,240.40 an ounce.

The price of gold ended yesterday's session up $16.40, or 1.34%, at $1,238.70 an ounce. Coupled with today's gains, the precious metal is now up 17.5% so far this year.

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.

Why Higher Gold Prices Today Are Just the Start of 2016's Climb

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - February 15, 2016

Gold prices today keep climbing, up 8% in the past week.

Spot gold traded around $1,238.50 last week.

So can gold prices in 2016 continue this rise? Take a look at what we see ahead for gold...

Why Gold Prices Soared to a 12-Month High Today

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 11, 2016

Gold prices surged to a 12-month high above $1,240.00 an ounce Thursday as investors around the globe piled into safe-haven assets.

Spot gold prices were sharply higher in early trading, up as much as $45.50, or 3.8%, at $1,242.26 an ounce.

Here's exactly what is driving gold prices higher today and what to expect for the rest of 2016...

Why the Price of Gold Today Is Climbing

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - February 8, 2016

The price of gold today is climbing 1.5%, or $17, to $1,190 this morning, continuing a strong run for the precious metal. Gold prices have now climbed roughly 12% in 2016 and should continue to climb even higher...

The price of gold today is climbing as stocks continue to be extremely volatile.

But there have also been some significant developments on a macroeconomic basis that have driven gold higher in the past week.

Here's exactly what has been driving the price of gold in February...

Gold Prices Today Hit 3-Month Highs – Here's Where They're Headed

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 3, 2016

Gold prices today (Wednesday) rose to three-month highs after a weaker than expected U.S. ISM non-manufacturing report had investors piling into gold.

Just before noon Wednesday, spot gold was trading up $10, or 0.89%, at $1,140.00 an ounce.

Here's what is driving gold prices today and in 2016...

This Week's Spot Gold Rally Is Just the Start in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - January 28, 2016

Spot gold prices slipped $9, or 0.80%, Thursday morning to $1,116.70 an ounce as many investors took profits following a week of gains for gold prices.

And while spot gold was down today, dovish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday were a big indication that gold prices will continue climbing in 2016.

Here's how high spot gold prices will climb this year...

Why Gold Prices Will Soar in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - January 21, 2016

Gold prices were slightly lower today (Thursday) as markets calmed, but we still see gold prices soaring in 2016. In fact, investing in gold is one of the smartest decisions investors can make during this extreme market volatility.

But first, here's what caused gold prices to dip today...

The Best Gold ETF to Buy in 2016 When Prices Rebound

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - January 13, 2016

Buying into a gold ETF is one of our top recommendations for 2016, as Money Morning experts remain extremely bullish on gold prices.

And now is a great time to buy into a gold ETF, as Money Morning Resource Investing Specialist Peter Krauth says gold prices are set to soar in 2016...

Where the Spot Gold Price Is Headed Next

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - November 23, 2015

On Sunday, Nov. 15, I watched the NY spot gold market closely to look for its reaction in the wake of the terrible Paris attacks.

Right at the open, the gold price shot from $1,085 to $1,090 as traders bought gold as a safe haven in reaction to concerns about geopolitical instability. But that was short-lived.

Here's what investors can expect from the gold prices moving into 2016...