Cypriots queued at banks as they reopened on Thursday under tight controls imposed on transactions, but there was no sign of a run on deposits that had been feared after the government was forced to accept a stringent EU rescue package. Banks were shut almost two weeks ago as the government negotiated a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) international bailout to avert a national bankruptcy, the first in Europe's single currency zone to impose losses on bank depositors.

Gold prices are trading sharply higher and hit a two-week high in early U.S. dealings Tuesday. Heavy short covering, bargain hunting and even some fresh safe-haven demand are featured. The near-term technical posture in gold has also improved a bit Tuesday. April Comex gold last traded up $18.00 at $1,596.00 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $14.90 at $1,597.25. May Comex silver last traded up $0.452 at $29.31 an ounce.

While many in the media claim that we are in a recovery, 71% of small businesses believe we are still in a recession.  While the market has been steadily increasing, many in the financial community believe we are relying on false hope and that the bubble could soon burst.  With China stockpiling gold, and the U.S. continuing to build debt, the future doesn't look so rosy.  We could soon be in a war, a currency war, and the U.S. dollar isn't looking too good.  Diversify your portfolio today with precious metals such as gold and silver and protect yourself from the volatility of the market and potential bubble on the horizon.

Silver has now rallied for 7 days due to the flood of inflows into silver backed ETF's and investment demand for coins and bars internationally. Analysts polled by Reuters expect silver to rise in 2013. This has helped silver prices rally over 6% so far this year and 4.5% last week alone. The close above $32/oz yesterday was bullish technically and could lead to silver testing the next level of resistance which is at $34/oz. The U.S. Mint has sold out of 2013 American Eagle silver coins and will resume sales the week of January 28 when the US Mint said inventory would be replenished.

According to reports, 75% of Americans have only $30,000 saved for retirement, a reminder of the country's bleak personal savings level. Only 7% of Americans trust members of Congress. This summer's drought - the worst in the U.S. in the last 50 years - is just the beginning of the nation's water crisis. These are just a few of the nation's economic trends for the new year.

Demand for gold coins in the US has soared since the presidential election, as small investors fret about the lack of action to address America's ballooning debt. The US Mint's sales of American Eagles, one of the most popular gold coins, leapt 131 percent in November, hitting their highest level in more than two years. The Royal Canadian Mint also had its strongest month of sales this year.

Do not wait to buy gold; buy gold and wait. We have the warning signs to move to a higher ground financially by investing in assets such as gold and silver. The right way to invest in gold is to physically hold on to that precious metal so you have that physical, tangible gold and silver in control and in your hands

President Barack Obama and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed optimism that a deal can be reached to avert the fiscal cliff -- hundreds of billions in automatic spending reductions and tax hikes, slated to take effect Jan. 1 without action by the White House and Congress -- that could tip the U.S. economy into recession.

President Barack Obama is setting out to leverage his re-election into legislative success in an upcoming showdown with congressional Republicans over taxes, deficits and the impending "fiscal cliff. Gold hit two-week highs on Wednesday, and stayed in positive territory even as the dollar recovered initial losses on President Barack Obama's re-election, with focus on continued low interest rates and resolving the so-called "fiscal cliff".

Math or magic? During the first round of quantitative easing (QE1), which lasted 17 months, gold rose 55% and gas rose 57%. With QE2, which only lasted for 7 months, prices of gold rose an additional 28%, and gas rose 29%. The direct correlation during quantitative easing is not magic, it's simple math. Now with the new QE3, gold prices immediately shot up as well as at the gas pump.

Wall Street analysts remain bullish on gold amid the tepid economic recovery, with one brokerage predicting the precious metal could rally to as high as $3,000 a troy ounce by early 2014. The U.S. central bank earlier this month launched a new round of quantitative easing, buying $40 billion of mortgage-backed securities each month and promising not to let up until labor market had improved substantially.

The United States is entering into another phase of money printing with QE3 where the central bank commits to "purchasing additional agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of $40 billion per month." Gold rose for the third time in four sessions as prospects for more stimulus from the Federal Reserve spurred demand for the metal as a store of value.

Gold will break out of a narrow band of trading in which the precious metal has been stuck for 12 months and will head towards $1,700 an ounce or higher as central bank moves and production problems increase the demand for gold. While fervently hoping for no 3rd quantitative easing, the U.S. is going to continue to weaken the greenback. Less valuable dollars means more expensive gold for those buying with bucks.

Gold futures have hit their strongest level in more than two months, getting a lift from a stronger euro, continuing hopes for some kind of easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve and a stronger tone in commodities in general. George Soros has sold all of his equity positions in major financial stocks according to a 13-F report filed with the SEC for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. At the same time he was selling bank stocks, he was acquiring some 884,000 shares (approx. $130 million) of Gold via the SPDR Gold Trust. Israel is planning a military strike against Iran's nuclear program before November, security sources in Israel have claimed.

Billionaire Warren Buffett said the euro is destined for failure. Investors will wait for the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting for cues on whether the central bank will launch another round of quantitative easing, known as QE3. The Federal Reserve will expand its Operation Twist program to extend the maturities of assets on its balance sheet."Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini, says the "perfect storm" scenario he forecast for the global economy earlier this year is unfolding right now as growth slows in the U.S., Europe as well as China.

According to the Federal Reserve Chairman, a fiscal cliff is imminent “when taxes rise and deep spending cuts kick in.”  As we have noted for over the past year, the government is in trouble and is looking to print more money.  As the Government does this, the value of gold is likely to rise.  Gold is precious for a reason, because it is finite.  It is not a fiat currency like paper cash, which is why in uncertain economic times it’s value usually increases.

The collapse of the Eurozone is imminent; many experts predict that we will witness a collapse within days or weeks. There are nearly 500 million euro's a day being pulled out of the banks, and if this rate continues or even rises, it could be disastrous. As a result, many experts are predicting Gold to hit $1900 by years end. Contact Capital Gold Group today and let us show you how to infuse your portfolio with Gold, a little something we like to call portfolio insurance.

AIG Chief Sees Retirement Age as High as 80 After Crisis. Europe is deteriorating rapidly and people continue to withdraw their money from banks. It is only a matter of time until the banks collapse and the value of fiat currency drops drastically.

Europe is deteriorating rapidly and people continue to withdraw their money from banks.  This market panic typically signals a rise in the value of gold.  With Greece defaulting on all of it’s debt, people are scared and need to identify and invest in safe haven investments, such as gold.  It is only a matter of time until the banks collapse and the value of fiat currency drops drastically.

The greenback and the US bond market are headed for a collapse as the Federal Reserve loses the ability to service the nation`s debt with "artificially low" interest rates, Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital told CNBC on Wednesday. "As far as I am concerned, US Treasurys are junk bonds," Schiff said on CNBC Asia's "Squawk Box". As each new day brings more economic uncertainty, many people are investing more into Gold.

Gold prices rise on speculation that the Federal Reserve may increase stimulus measures to bolster U.S. economy after unemployment numbers. European woes worsen with Spain economic crisis. As each new day brings more economic uncertainty, many people are investing more into Gold as the value surges.

Rising US debt and an uncertain housing market is causing market turmoil.  All the tell tale signs are there and many economists are predicting gold to reach $5,000 an ounce in the future.  Learn how to move your investments sideways into gold and silver and protect your investments from market volatility.

One day we are in a recovery and the next we are headed for another disaster; those are the headlines people are seeing across the United States. Some predict foreclosures to explode in 2012 and will approach the levels they were at in 2010, which could result in another round of quantitative easing. As each new day brings more economic uncertainty, many people are investing more into Gold as the value surges.

Ben Bernanke hints at another round of quantitative easing. As more and more money gets printed, and devalues the US dollar, gold prices will rise. Gold predicted to continue to climb over $2,000/oz this year.

President Obama signs executive order allowing for control over all U.S. resources. The President's budget would cause deficits of $3.5 trillion for the next 10 years. Pull back in the gold market creates a buying opportunity. Gold predicted to continue to climb over $2,000/oz this year.

We continue to see gold shine, nearly reaching $1800/oz. Silver up 25% from the beginning of this year. Eurozone financial crisis continues. With over 500 billion dollars invested in European investments, the U.S. stock market will certainly suffer if European Union countries continue to default.

Finance Ministers manage to aid Greece with a 130 Billion Euros bail out, avoiding the first disorderly default in the Eurozone's brief 13 year history.

Another possible US downgrade coming?  It’s looking more and more like it every day.  We are in the middle of a very unstable, volatile market in terms of where the dollar is heading.  The problems over in Europe problems aren’t helping either.  We can’t keep spending money at the current rate and expect things to turn around.  The smart thing to do right now, with the economy that way it is, is protect your wealth through gold and other precious metals.

Gold is up nearly $200 from the beginning of this year. China is purchasing massive amounts of gold. The U.S. debt is unsustainable and the current administration rate of printing money will only cause more inflation. Europe default could be catastrophic for the U.S. When you call now while supplies last you will receive a copy of the insiders guide to owning precious metals.

Washington reports that treasury started dipping into federal pension funds to get more credit for Obama administration more credit to pay bills.  As a result, some analysts predict that this will be the worse economic downturn since 2008 crisis.  This borrowing, coupled with the European crisis, are making people head towards
Gold for security and stability.

Do our consumer goods seem to be getting more expensive every year? That's because they are. And the prices of these goods aren't helped by the falling value of the dollar. We go to work, we work hard to make a living, and those paychecks aren't paying for as much as they used to. Now more than ever it's important to invest this money so it doesn't depreciate and we have something to look forward to in retirement. Historically, Gold is known to be a tremendous investment and a safe haven for your hard earned dollars.

Being that it is now 2012, it is a great time to look back and see what happened in the financial markets in the past year. If you didn't diversify to start the year, and stayed mostly with stocks, you basically ended the year exactly where you started. With financial uncertainty overseas, and the debt pressures continuing to build, stocks did not gain as much as expected. Gold, on the other hand, performed exceptionally well throughout the year, rallying for a 10 percent increase.

The Euro is in a tail spin at the moment. People are jumping back into the US Dollar, strengthening the US Dollar. Historically, a strong Dollar meant weaker gold prices. However, factors such as inflation, unemployment rate, war on terrorism, and the sub prime mortgage crisis still make gold a secure investment, especially if the Euro comes back and the Dollar falls again.

European banks told to prepare for the worst case scenario. We are witnessing a day to day collapse of the euro. Gold shines in market uncertainty. Gold is the answer to these uncertain economic times. If the European economy collapses and the euro falls, it's going to hit the U.S. economy extremely hard.

The Debt super committee not able to make a deal to make cuts on trillion dollar deficit. Social Security and Medicare according to Erskine Bowles will be broke in 10 years. If we adjust for inflation, gold bullion should already be over $2,400 an ounce. Ask how you can receive a FREE Silver American Eagle.

European Union is in crisis right now. Despite the bailout, the problems in Greece are far from over. Now is the time to get started owning precious metals as the highest growth historically comes around the holiday seasons. FREE one ounce Silver American Eagle for any purchase over $5,000.

Possible credit downgrade for the U.S. once again. Several U.S. states and cities facing bankruptcy. Now is the time to get started owning precious metals as the highest growth historically comes around the holiday seasons. Final week to receive a FREE silver mercury dime when you call and request your gold guide.

Several U.S. states and cities are reaching bankruptcy due to massive debts. European economic woes continue. Unlike most stocks and mutual funds gold has risen over 20% for the last year. Gold expected to reach $2,000 an ounce in the very near future. For a limited time offer while supplies last, get a free silver mercury dime when you call and request your gold guide.

The recovery is close to faltering says Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. George Soros reports we are facing a double dip recession. Call in to get the FREE gold guide and also receive a FREE silver mercury dime as a way to be introduced into owning precious metals.

Recent downturn in gold and silver prices are due to varying ways to purchase gold. One being the margin call. Investors were unable to cover their position on gold when they were losing money triggering a panic. Gold and silver are still a strong asset and excellent way to diversify your portfolio.

CNBC reports that gold may top $6,000/oz along with silver at $600/oz stemming from bank failures and defaults. European economic crisis helps gold shine. The value of the U.S. dollar continues to plummet. More money printing will cause the dollar to continue to lose value and will spur inflation, meaning the price of gold will only continue climb even higher!

Gold reaches another record high at over $1900 an ounce. More money printing will cause the dollar to continue to lose value and will spur inflation, meaning the price of gold will only continue climb even higher! Economists expect $5000 per ounce for gold in the upcoming years.

Gold rallies to an all time high to a peak just under $1800 an ounce. Learn the advantages and benefits of owning precious metals such as gold and silver. Gold prices are soaring to record prices after Standard & Poors downgrades the U.S. credit rating. JP Morgan predicts $2,500 oz for gold by the end of this year.

Debt deal is finally worked out. Gold prices continue to spike as global fears escalate. Debt relief is now being replaced with recession fears. The U.S. debt is unsustainable.

Concern over the debt ceiling decision has created instability in the market place. Demand for gold will continue to increase at a rapid rate. A default will see more investors flocking to the yellow metal for financial security and prices will continue to skyrocket as the supply becomes more scarce. More money printing will cause the dollar to continue to lose value and will spur inflation, meaning the price of gold will only continue climb even higher! Economists expect $5000 per ounce for gold in the upcoming years.

Gold skyrockets to new highs of $1600 an ounce. Silver went above $40 an ounce. Today's show will explain the different ways in investing precious metals.

Gold and silver prices expected to skyrocket with debt ceiling worries. If debt ceiling is not raised the U.S. will default on a lot of its loans. Based on the supply and demand of gold, gold prices are expected to rise to over $5,000 an ounce. Protect yourself from economic uncertainty by owning gold and silver.

Inflation to dramatically increase, says Ron Paul, as U.S. debt continues to rise and the large amounts of dollar continue to be printed. Suffering European economy may negatively affect already uncertain U.S. economy. Protect yourself with gold and silver. Gold value to triple with expected shortages of supplies.

Protect the value of your paper money with gold. The debt ceiling must be raised in order to continue with our economy. The price of Gold will continue to rise with the economic uncertainty the U.S. Government continues to experience. The U.S. cannot keep printing dollars and expect no consequences.

Dow down over 280 points this week. U.S. tax payers to lose 14 billion dollars over the government 80 billion dollar bailout of GM. The housing market continues to fall. Gold and silver will continue to spike with continual economic uncertainty. The U.S. cannot keep printing dollars and expect no consequences.

The U.S. Government debt has crossed over the 14 trillion dollar mark. A combination of drastic cuts or a raise in taxes will need to be made. Gold and silver will continue to spike with continual economic uncertainty. The U.S. cannot keep printing dollars and expect no consequences.

A return to the gold standard seems likely in the next 5 years in order to help solve a variety of fiscal and monetary troubles. Gold and Silver both had slight pullbacks in price this week but while this drop may make some investors nervous, it is important to realize that even with this correction, Gold and Silver are still in long-term uptrends.

Both gold and silver are becoming more important hard assets. The current administration has printed more money in 2 years than all the money printed from President Washington to Reagan. Wall Street mentions gold will grow over 30% this year. Will Bin Laden's death have an impact on the markets?

The United States is at risk of having its pristine credit rating lowered if politicians in Washington cannot agree on a plan to bring down the nation's deficits over the long term. Gold rose above $1,500 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time ever as the dollar wilted. The University of Texas Takes Delivery of $991.7 Million in Gold Bars.

With a government shutdown narrowly averted for now, the dollar took a plunge against the Euro despite the European Union facing talk of weakness in its banking system and Portugal's need for a bailout. With the value of the dollar continuing to fall, where is that money going? One word: Gold. For the month of March the U.S. government spent more than 8 time its monthly revenue.

For the month of March the U.S. government spent more than 8 time its monthly revenue. Republicans and Democrats are racing to complete a record spending-cut package that would keep the U.S. federal government operating beyond a Friday deadline. With all of these decisions to be made regarding the Federal budget and continued conflict in the Middle East, Gold and Silver prices continue to rise.

Capital Gold Group is urging other socially responsible individuals and corporations to support the relief effort for the victims of this devastating tragedy. In its continued commitment to giving to those in need, Capital Gold Group, Inc. has announced that a corporate donation has been made to support the much needed efforts of the GlobalGiving Foundation for the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Over the past two years, Gold prices have increased by about 50% while Silver has shot up more than 150%. A portfolio with Gold and Silver will give you great diversification. Take advantage of the 2011 early release Silver Eagles. As violence in Libya & the Middle East continued to flare high this week, so did the price of Gold.

Since the Federal Reserve printed over $8 billion in 2008 and $2.2 trillion in 2009, gold went from an average of $661 in 2007 to over $1370 an ounce. This is why the expert are saying after the Federal Reserve prints up another $11 trillion in the next 7-9 years, gold will reach over $5000 an ounce. Gold does mean safety in any language.

Slight Pullback in the price of gold gives a great opportunity to purchase gold. Government continues to print, spend, and borrow dollars. U.S. dollar has lost over 14% of its values since June.

Gold to reach $2,000 an ounce by end of this year. The national debt continues to rise to unsustainable levels. Use gold and silver to add safety and security to your portfolio.It is not too late to reap the benefits of owning gold.

The economic forecast for 2011 looks to rollover from 2010. Gold price predicted to reach $2,000 by end of this year. Many believe the real estate market will continue to decline along with the dollar unlike gold which is expected to rise. Over the last year, gold has gone up $325, approximately 30%.

The US Dollar has lost 13% of purchasing power this year since June. This economic insanity continues with the alarming rate of the printing of money. The U.S. Government spending is up 110% from 10 years ago. The next big payout, QE3, will be great for gold.

Gold Price has continued to rise over the past ten years. There is a flight to safety and security by holding on to a tangible asset like Gold. US Dollar has lost 13% of purchasing power since June as the US Government continues to print money. Gold is the only real currency. Gold is real worth.

Gold price breaking over $1400 an ounce.  Gold price jumps dramatically due to further quantitative easing via the Federal Reserve's $600 billion plan to print more money.  There is already talk of a QE3 so the Gold price will continue to skyrocket.

Gold prices continue to soar as the US economy destabilizes further. Jobless numbers still high and the stimulus money is spent. There is a real need for a balanced portfolio that includes physical gold.

Gold price hits historic $1,341 an ounce. Federal Debt has risen by $2.5 trillion over the last 19 months. US dollar one step closer to a crisis. One of every six Americans receiving Government assistance.

The price of gold is at an all time high.  It is not too late to purchase gold.  Several countries like Bangladesh are purchasing large amounts of gold.  Bank failures and the poverty rate numbers are not pointing to an economic recovery.  National debt is becoming a threat to our National Security.

President Obama has added more national debt in the first 19 months to this country than all the presidents from George Washington to Ronald Regan combined. Adding physical gold isn't just going to help balance out economic turmoil but it's going to help hedge against this looming inflation and the devaluation of the US dollar.

Today's Talking Points - Is the U.S. economy bankrupt? While supplies last purchase gold American coins at 1% over dealer cost. All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return. The value of gold is predicted to rise with the continued printing of large amounts of money and the limited amount of gold in the world.

Today's Talking Points - University of Texas' Money Manager Shifts $500 Million into Gold. Strong gold prices, and an increase in gold trading in China is expected as a result of China loosening restrictions on gold trading. Own gold and protect yourself from future economic uncertainty.

Today's Talking Points - CNBC stating that the market could crash. Capital Gold Group is a BBB Accredited Business and a member of the PNG. Bank failures continue to worsen. It is very realistic to see the price of gold at $5,000 an ounce.

Learn the eight factors that could trigger a double dip recession. Own gold and protect yourself from future economic uncertainty. All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Is a double dip recession on the way? Learn the eight problems that could trigger the double dip recession. Learn about the new referral program to accumulate free gold. U.S. dollar index has tanked 30% since 2001.

Today's Talking Points - Gold price shows a 34% increase year to date with plenty of potential to continue increasing. Countries worldwide like Saudi Arabia and Russia are capitalizing on the gold movement. Take advantage of gold's independence from the volatility of the market and protection from inflation. All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Add gold as a part of a balanced portfolio. Are we on our way to another economic downturn? Inflation a concern as debt continues to rise. Add gold as a part of a balanced portfolio. All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Add gold as a part of a balanced portfolio - European debt and increase money printing is a cause for concern - Banks continue to fail as the economy shows no sign of recovery - Countries like China and India are capitalizing on the gold movement

Today's Talking Points - Is the second debt storm about to happen? - Add gold as a part of a balanced portfolio - The increased rate of money printing will cause a rising inflation in the years to come - Take advantage of gold's independence from the volatility of the market - All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Is America the next Greece? - Benefit from taking physical possession of gold - Rollover your 401k into solid gold - Take advantage of gold's independence from the volatility of the market - All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Benefit from taking physical possession of gold - Gold predicted to raise to 2,000 dollars by the end of 2010 - Take advantage of gold's independence from the market cycles - Countries like China and India are capitalizing on the gold movement - All Gold is not created equal: Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Benefit from taking physical possession of gold - Gold predicted to raise to 2,000 dollars by the end of 2010 - Balance your portfolio with gold - Use gold as insurance for a shrinking currency - Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - London Metal Market a Ponzi scheme  - Countries as well as individuals like Ron Paul are capitalizing on the gold movement. - Use gold as insurance for a shrinking currency - Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points -  Health Care Bill will increase dollar printing and spending - Bank failures are still happening and affecting the economy - Countries as well as individuals are capitalizing on the gold movement. - Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - It is not too late to purchase gold - Countries as well as individuals are capitalizing on the gold movement. - The price of gold could increase to $5,000 over the next five years - Different types of gold coins will give you a different return.

Today's Talking Points - Excess Government spending could cause high inflation in the future - as economic recession continues the Gold price remains strong - Gold price could increase to $5,000 over the next five years.

Today's Talking Points - Add gold as a part of a balanced and diversified portfolio  - The trade deficit, bank failures, unemployment, and excess dollar printing continue hurting the economy diminishing the value of the dollar - European currency in trouble - Countries as well as individuals are capitalizing on the gold movement.

Today's Talking Points - Social Security a problem for the present - Bailouts, bank failures, excess dollar printing continue hurting the economy diminishing the value of the dollar - Some experts predict that the price of Gold will increase to $5,000 in the next five years - Countries as well as individuals are capitalizing on the gold movement.

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