Energy bears had one last hope: a Venezuelan production ramp. That's over and the energy sector has never been cheaper, says Kevin Muir.
One week after a previous rally stalled, gold and silver prices have marched higher again in the wake of the ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
Gold edged higher in early Asian trade. Ongoing geopolitical tensions have continued to support safe-haven demand for the precious metal, Exness said.
Gold rebounded strongly from 20-day support, reclaiming key averages and reinforcing the bull trend, though overhead range resistance may temper momentum as prices approach record highs.
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Pinnacle Silver & Gold Corp (TSX-V:PINN, OTCQB:PSGCF) has revealed promising results from a recently completed airborne LiDAR survey over its high-grade El Potrero gold-silver project in Durango, Mexico, confirming known structures and uncovering new targets across the property. The survey, which covered the entire 11-square-kilometre project, identified a total of 64 adits, six shafts, and 51 prospecting pits across Pinnacle's two claim blocks.
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
Gold holds above $4,450 as safe-haven demand grows on geopolitical risk and dovish Fed bets, while silver stabilizes near $78 with $80.50 in focus.
KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF) provided a corporate strategy update after the full launch of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, noting key project milestones completed during the past month. The mine developer said final contracting packages have been secured, covering all capex and more than 50% of seven-year opex through mining services and electricity supply arrangements.
Gold edged lower in the early Asian trade on a likely technical correction after front-month Comex gold futures settled 2.8% higher overnight.