The recent CPI and retail sales reports, which were released on Friday when the markets were closed, may have brought in a new wave of dovishness to the markets: These reports – mostly the CPI that showed an unexpected drop…
Are gold and silver making a comeback? Investors of precious metals saw metals recovering for the third week in a row. This time, the FOMC meeting concluded with little movement in the bullion market. The next day, in a late…
Gold and silver resumed their upward trend and rallied for the second week in a row. The rise in violence in Iraq may have contributed to the rally of not only oil but also assets, which are considered safe haven…
In the recent U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for July 2013 it was stated that the annual rate of housing starts and the rate of building permits rose. The rate of growth was roughly as…
The prices of gold and silver jumped yesterday and reached their highest level since June. Their rally coincided with the depreciation of the US dollar against leading currencies such as Euro and Aussie dollar. Moreover, the tumble of leading U.S…
Based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for March 2013, the annual rate of housing starts rose while rate of building permits slipped. This report sends a mixed signal as to the growth…
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for January 2013, the annual rate of housing starts declined while rate of building permits edged up. This report sends a mixed signal as to the…
According to the recent U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for December 2012, the annual rate of housing starts spiked while rate of building permits inched up. This report sends a positive signal as to the…
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for November 2012, the annual rate of housing starts fell while rate of building permits rose. This report sends a mixed signal as to the progress…
According to the recent U.S. Census Bureau report referring the new residential construction statistics for October 2012, the annual rate of housing starts rose again while rate of building permits declined. This report sends a mixed signal as to the…