Rise of ETFs and passive investing
For the investing world, the meteoric rise of ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, has been a key story to follow since the 2008 crisis.
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Gold and gold stocks corrective action continues despite dovish Federal Reserve
There were some hopes that a non-move by the Fed would end the current correction in precious metals and spark a move to new highs. Unfortunately, the Federal Reserve cannot override the supply and demand component of the market.
The case for natural resource equities
This week I attended the Denver Gold Forum along with three other U.S. Global Investors representatives, including our resident precious metals expert Ralph Aldis.
Stunning coking coal rally wreaks havoc in steel, iron ore
Coking coal/iron ore ratio at 16-year low.
The hollowing out of Canadian mining
Vale’s takeover of Inco, 10 years on.
Royal Nickel’s move into gold gathers pace
Now called RNC Minerals, the Toronto-based miner raises $9.2m to ramp up Australian gold mine acquired in May as Eric Sprott takes 10% stake.
Gold price: Hedge funds, ETF investors show buying fatigue
Gold's lacklustre trading since the start of summer sees $1.7 billion pulled out of top gold ETF as hedge funds slash bullish bets to lowest since May.
Nord Gold to join 1 million ounce club
After a difficult first half, Nord Gold's now set up for over 1.2moz per year after start-up at Bouly mine in West Africa and major Russian development.
Chinese coal companies to boost thermal coal output to placate steel mills
Cranking up production is actually the opposite of what Beijing wants to do for Chinese coal.
