Articles by Lawrie Williams

Articles by Lawrie Williams

Firmly Entrenched Viewpoints Ignore Volatility

Firmly Entrenched Viewpoints Ignore Volatility

June 7, 2022
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Meanwhile the price volatility continues. The gold price picked up quite sharply on Thursday, boosted by a falling dollar index
Volatile Equites, Bitcoin, and Dollar Markets Continue Into June

Volatile Equities, Bitcoin, and Dollar Markets in May Continue Into June

June 1, 2022
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The past month has been volatile for almost all asset classes, markets seemingly blowing hot and cold on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies.
Past Week's Precious Metals Price Action

Past Week's Precious Metals Price Action

May 24, 2022
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Gold recovered much of its lost ground, while equities and bitcoin started stronger before a significant midweek crash.
Volatility Suggests We Are Heading for a Recession

Volatility Suggests We Are Heading for a Recession

May 17, 2022
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Confidence that gold, at least, will ride out the current storm and go on to better things, we are not nearly so confident about general equities or bitcoin.
Opportunity for Gold as Fed Battles Inflation

Opportunity for Gold as Fed Battles Inflation

May 13, 2022
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After all, gold is one asset still in positive territory year to date, given the Dow is down around 13%, the NASDAQ almost 20%, and the S&P 500 around 18%.
Inflation data comparisons and what they mean for the investor post FOMC

Inflation Data Comparisons

May 5, 2022
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Inflation data comparisons and what they mean for the investor post FOMC.
Q1 Gold Demand Up Strongly

Q1 Gold Demand Up Strongly

April 29, 2022
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The latest World Gold Council (WGC) Gold Demand Trends Report looks bullish for gold. Read more about our thoughts on precious metals here.
Dollar Rises – Creating Gold and Silver Buying Opportunity

Dollar Rises – Creating Gold and Silver Buying Opportunity

April 25, 2022
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Friday continued a late downturn on Thursday, particularly in the U.S., with equities, precious metals, bitcoin, and other commodities falling sharply in concert.
What the Gold:Silver Ratio Is Telling Us About Precious Metals

What the Gold:Silver Ratio Is Telling Us About Precious Metals

April 18, 2022
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Amidst all the ups and downs in gold and silver prices, perhaps one should not ignore what the price ratio between the two precious metals is telling us.