by irdadmin | Feb 14, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
These premiums [the ex-duty import prices being paid for legal kilo bar imports in India] are actually quite remarkable as the need to import kilo bars only arises if Indian demand is not satisfied by Dore imports (which had a duty advantage of $15.52/oz this...
by irdadmin | Feb 9, 2017 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
Central banks stand ready to lease gold in increasing quantities should the price rise. – Alan Greenspan, 1998 in Congressional testimony on OTC derivatives Gold has been in a steady uptrend since December 18th, bottoming at $1131 after a four and half month...
by irdadmin | Nov 17, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
Gold was pushing $1230/oz overnight, as the methodical take-down of gold and silver in the NYC and London paper markets has triggered an avalanche of demand for physical gold in the eastern hemisphere. Last night ex-duty import premiums in India were $14 over spot...
by irdadmin | Nov 3, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
In the absence of the extreme degree of price intervention being conducted by the western Central Banks and bullion banks in the paper gold and silver markets, the price of both precious metals would be several multiples higher. That this intervention occurs not only...
by irdadmin | Oct 11, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
Our sales have increased by 30-40 per cent over the last week following a decline in gold prices. Given that the current price level will continue, we see this season as one of the best festive seasons in terms of jewellery sales in recent years,” said Rajesh Mehta,...