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IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

http://www.kitco.com/commentaries/2017-12-21/It-s-Beginning-To-Feel-A-Lot-Like-Christmas.html

WORLD SILVER PRODUCTION: 1493-2017

YELLEN CONCERNED ABOUT U.S. DEBT

FED RAISES INTEREST RATES

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday. 

"Economic activity has been rising at a solid rate ... job gains have been solid, " the Fed's policy-setting committee said in a statement announcing the federal funds rate had been lifted to a target range of 1.25 percent to 1.50 percent.

Gold and Silver gain about 1% and 2%. 

SILVER'S POSITIVE FUNDAMENTALS

– Increased efforts in green energy and advanced technology set to boosts silver’s demand
– Four-year supply deficit set to increase due to fewer mine openings and discoveries
– Bank manipulation may be why silver under performing
– TD Securities and the Bank of Montreal expect silver to be best performing precious metal in 2018
– Growing industrial demand combined with monetary safe haven makes silver an excellent diversifier 

TAX CUTS AND MISSILES HAVE LITTLE EFFECT ON GOLD PRICING

http://www.kitco.com/commentaries/2017-11-28/Tax-Cuts-And-Missiles-Have-Little-Effect-On-Gold-Pricing.html

GOLD AND SILVER GAIN ABOUT 1% (11-22)

The Metals:

Gold saw only modest gains in Asia and London, but it then climbed steadily higher in New York and ended near its late session high of $1294.50 with a gain of 0.91%. Silver rose to as high as $17.162 and ended with a gain of 1.12%.

Euro gold rose to about €1093, platinum gained $7 to $937, and copper climbed a penny to about $3.14.

Gold and silver equities rose over 1% by midday and remained near that level into the close.

YELLEN TO RESIGN FROM FED

http://www.kitco.com/news/2017-11-20/Yellen-To-Resign-From-Fed-After-Powell-Sworn-In.html

MINING PLATINUM FROM THE ROAD

A lot of work for a bead of platinum.  LOL 

TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOP PRIMARY SILVER MINERS SUFFERED PRODUCTION DECLINES IN 2017

http://silverseek.com/commentary/two-thirds-top-primary-silver-miners-suffered-production-declines-2017-16954

BITING INTO A $1000 GOLD BAGEL

Guest(s): Craig Reid Executive Chef, The Westin New York at Times Square

A decade after its debut, the $1,000 Bagel is making a comeback in New York. The luxurious treat has everything from truffle cream cheese, goji berries and of course, gold. The best part? All proceeds from this bagel go to Benefit Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Watch Daniela take a bite of the gold leaf-covered bagel.

http://www.kitco.com/news/video/show/Kitco-News/1759/2017-11-09/Biting-Into-a-$1000-Gold-Bagel

GOLD, SILVER SEE SOLID RALLIES ON SAFE-HAVEN DEMAND

(Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices were ending the U.S. day session with good gains Monday. The metals were supported by a combination of safe-haven demand and surging crude oil prices that have hit a two-year high. December Comex gold was last up $13.30 an ounce at $1,282.50. December Comex silver was up $0.401 at $17.235 an ounce.


http://www.kitco.com/news/2017-11-06/Gold-Silver-See-Solid-Rallies-On-Safe-Haven-Demand-Rising-Oil.html

WEEKLY WRAP-UP WITH ERIC SPROTT

Eric Sprott discusses the latest economic data and his outlook for gold and silver prices into year end.

http://silverseek.com/commentary/weekly-wrap-eric-sprott-16936

$100 MILLION MANSION HAS A SIGNATURE FEATURE: GOLD

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/01/this-100-million-mansion-has-a-signature-feature-gold.html

1 OZ SILVER COLORIZED ROUND (PUMPKIN GHOUL)

I'm not a big fan of colorized coins but make great gifts.  Holiday rounds are popular.  This Halloween coin includes a velvet pouch.   

https://www.apmex.com/product/154859/1-oz-silver-colorized-round-apmex-pumpkin-ghoul

RHODIUM IS UP NEARLY 70% YEAR-TO-DATE

Will Rhodium hit $10,000 again? 

https://www.thestreet.com/story/14342837/1/rhodium-prices-have-surged.html

                                                                         Rhodium foil and wire                                                              

GOLD AND SILVER END BARELY LOWER

	Close	Gain/Loss
Gold	$1277.40	-$0.40
Silver	$16.94	-$0.03
XAU	82.61	-1.07%
HUI	189.57	-1.06%
GDM	631.75	-0.80%
JSE Gold	1346.37	+26.00
USD	93.72	-0.24
Euro	118.03	+0.42
Yen	88.00	-0.03
Oil	$52.18	-$0.29
10-Year	2.434%	+0.017
T-Bond	151.03125	-0.65625
Dow	23329.46	-0.48%
Nasdaq	6563.89	-0.52%
S&P	2557.15	-0.47%

The Economy:

New-home sales roar to a 10-year high in September  MarketWatch

August FHFA Home Price Index Up 0.7% from July  Builder Magazine

U.S. durable goods data suggests strong business equipment spending  Reuters

Yellen Finds Unlikely Advocate at White House: Trump  Bloomberg

WHAT'S A BETTER BUY?

SILVER BULLION SET TO RISE

Silver is expected to increase as smartphone and solar demand rises.

The Fed will try to stave off economic weakness.

“Silver is definitely undervalued compared to gold and as a stand-alone investment. I consider it likely to be the most undervalued asset in the general investment markets,” says Paul Mladjenovic, author of Precious Metals Investing For Dummies.    

Gold Prices (LBMA AM)

17 Oct: USD 1,289.70, GBP 973.47 & EUR 1,097.02 per ounce
16 Oct: USD 1,305.15, GBP 981.08 & EUR 1,107.03 per ounce
13 Oct: USD 1,293.90, GBP 972.88 & EUR 1,093.73 per ounce
12 Oct: USD 1,294.45, GBP 977.96 & EUR 1,092.26 per ounce
11 Oct: USD 1,290.20, GBP 978.62 & EUR 1,091.90 per ounce
10 Oct: USD 1,289.60, GBP 977.77 & EUR 1,094.61 per ounce
09 Oct: USD 1,282.15, GBP 976.23 & EUR 1,092.01 per ounce

Silver Prices (LBMA)

17 Oct: USD 17.11, GBP 12.96 & EUR 14.55 per ounce
16 Oct: USD 17.41, GBP 13.09 & EUR 14.75 per ounce
13 Oct: USD 17.20, GBP 12.94 & EUR 14.55 per ounce
12 Oct: USD 17.20, GBP 13.06 & EUR 14.50 per ounce
11 Oct: USD 17.15, GBP 13.00 & EUR 14.51 per ounce
10 Oct: USD 17.12, GBP 12.98 & EUR 14.53 per ounce
09 Oct: USD 16.92, GBP 12.86 & EUR 14.41 per ounce

http://silverseek.com/article/silver-bullion-prices-set-soar-16908

DONALD TRUMP SILVER ROUND 1 OZ - ELEMETAL MINT

Would Trump approve?   

https://www.goldeneaglecoin.com/item/donald-trump-silver-round-1-oz-_-elemetal-mint

HAND POURED SILVER GUN 9OZ (MINIATURE SIZE)

• Limited Mintage   
• As low as:  $303.63  (10-17-17)

https://www.goldeneaglecoin.com/item/hand-poured-silver-gun-9-oz-_miniature-size

SCIENTISTS DIGGING IN SWISS SEWAGE FIND MILLIONS IN GOLD AND SILVER

• An estimated 95 pounds of gold rush through Switzerland's sewage pipes and its waste stations each year.

• About 6,600 pounds of silver flows through those pipes.  

• Sewers in the United States might contain gold as well

Wanna go sewer diving?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/13/scientists-digging-in-swiss-sewage-find-millions-in-gold-and-silver/?utm_term=.5457f3aff27f

FED'S EVANS: AN INCREASE IN U.S. INFLATION IS A PRIORITY

• Investors predict the Fed will raise interest rates in December    

http://www.kitco.com/news/2017-10-13/Fed-s-Evans-An-increase-in-U-S-inflation-is-a-priority.html

GOLD AND SILVER END SLIGHTLY HIGHER ON THE DAY

	Close	Gain/Loss
Gold	$1293.30	+$0.30
Silver	$17.22	+$0.01
XAU	87.12	-0.02%
HUI	202.21	-0.36%
GDM	659.99	-0.01%
JSE Gold	1301.56	-15.30
USD	93.09	+0.17
Euro	118.34	-0.28
Yen	89.11	+0.21
Oil	$50.60	-$0.70
10-Year	2.317%	-0.032
T-Bond	153.15625	+0.59375
Dow	22841.01	-0.14%
Nasdaq	6591.51	-0.18%
S&P	2550.93	-0.17%

CENTRAL BANK OF RUSSIA BUYS A LOT OF GOLD

https://www.marketslant.com/article/rickards-says-gold-only-russia-story-matters

1 KILO GOLD BAR PAMP SUISSE .9999 FINE (CAST, W / ASSAY)

Stunning.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Kilo-Gold-Bar-PAMP-Suisse-9999-Fine-Cast-w-Assay/151895295269?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D718e24b460e54e9797d27e3e5af8b598%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D272497032943&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

GOLD MARKET IN 'VERY GOOD SHAPE' - RICK RULE

http://www.kitco.com/news/video/show/Mines--Money---Toronto/1727/2017-10-04/Gold-Market-Is-In-Very-Good-Shape---Rick-Rule-Part-12

MY COIN SHOW PURCHASE

Hi guys.  I recently attended the Dearborn Coin Show.  I wasn't looking to buy anything, but I purchased a 2017 Canadian Silver Maple from Kedzie Koins.  I really like the new micro-engraved maple leaf privy mark.  It shows a "17" when viewed under magnification.  The background has radial lines for extra security.  Check out the short video below.

!!!CRAZY 23 GOLD COINS-UNBOXING!!!