Precious Metals

Gold Trading – The Comex

What is the COMEX?

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The COMEX (Commodity Exchange Inc.) is the world’s primary futures and options market for trading metals like gold, silver, and copper.

COMEX provides a regulated and transparent platform where participants can manage risk, speculate on market movements, and gain exposure to the underlying assets. It is a vital component of the global financial system and a key hub for price discovery, as the prices and daily activities on the exchange impact the precious metals markets around the world.
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By Bob711, ago

Jump in Gold Price

Jump in Gold Price

Based on the latest available data, the spot price of gold has experienced a significant jump today and has seen a substantial increase year-to-date.

Jump in Gold Price

Jump in Gold Price

Gold prices reached an all-time high today, with the spot price for one troy ounce climbing to over $3,530. This surge is attributed to several key factors:
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Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

The largest reported gold nugget found in Arizona weighed 61.5 ounces (3.84 pounds)25. This impressive nugget was discovered in the mountains of Arizona, though the exact location is not specified in the search results.

Another significant find was the “Eureka” gold nugget, which is reported to be the second-largest ever found in Arizona. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Arizona Gold Mine Search

Arizona Gold Mine Search

The question of whether the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine was an actual, producing gold mine is at the heart of the legend.

Jacob Waltz did possess and display very rich gold ore. This is a point that lends credence to the idea that he found a significant source of gold. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Fort Knox Gold?

Fort Knox Gold?

The last time a full, physical audit was conducted of the gold reserves at Fort Knox was in 1953. This audit involved a physical verification of the gold shortly after President Eisenhower took office.

Since then, there have been limited inspections, but none constituted a comprehensive audit:

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Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

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The spot gold price rose as much as 3.8% to as high as $3.095.13 an ounce Wednesday, the biggest intraday increase since March 2020!

“Gold is currently the ultimate safe haven as worries about US fiscal stability continues to rise,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank AS. (more…)

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Gold Above $3,000

Gold Above $3,000

The spot price of gold has surpassed $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time today, reaching approximately $3,002.15, driven by investors seeking a safe-haven asset.

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As gold moves up to new records, Wall Street analysts have rushed to raise their price targets, with the latest call from Macquarie Group predicting the precious metal will touch $3,500 in the third quarter. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Hidden Arizona Gold Mine

Hidden Arizona Gold Mine – Lost Dutchman Gold Mine

Using a 200-year-old map created by a dying man, they are on a quest to locate a hidden fortune worth over $200 million buried in the Arizona Mountains. 

Explore the treacherous Superstition Mountain region, seeking physical evidence of this legendary gold mine. Will this exploration reveal the truth behind these ancient maps and the elusive gold mines of Arizona? Discover the secrets of the gold mine mystery in this thrilling video, (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Spot Gold Price High?

Spot Gold Price High?

Just today, the Feb gold futures were up over $35 per once!

With the latest increases in the spot price of gold. Is it possible for a new record high before year end?

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gold spot price

 

Given the recent surge in gold prices and the potential for continued market volatility, it’s definitely possible that gold could reach a new record high before the end of the year.

However, it’s important to remember that predicting market movements is inherently uncertain. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Gold Spot Price at $3,000?

Gold Spot Price at $3,000

Well, even though the spot price of gold made a new all-time high price today, it’s still far from $3,000 an ounce!

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But with the momentum that we’ve seen just in the last month or so, there is a possibility that gold could hit $3,000 an ounce by the end of the year! (more…)

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San Domingo Wash Gold

San Domingo Wash Gold

San Domingo Wash Gold

San Domingo Wash Gold

The San Domingo Wash area in Arizona has a rich history of gold prospecting that dates back to the late 19th century. The first significant discoveries were made in the 1870s, leading to a boom period that saw the establishment of several mining towns, including Old San Domingo and New San Domingo. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Gold Price Jump

Gold Price Jump

As I’m writing this post, the futures price for gold has jumped up over $42 per ounce just today!

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Yes, that’s the good news for gold investors, but the bad news for the rest of us is it would seem this is reflecting the fact that we’ve never been closer the World War III then we are today! (more…)

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