In Case You Missed It.
Stories from the week ended September 5, 2015.
The week began with market turmoil and ended on the same note with the Dow ending off 272 points on Friday and down over 400 points on the week.
Gold prices ended about $20 lower on the week at $1122.80 per ounce. Silver prices were also lower, closing at $14.58 after opening the week at $14.68 per ounce.
Here are some of the top stories from the last week, in case you missed it…
September 4, 2015
From Smaulgld.com
We broke the story about PayPal suspending its money transmission services in Puerto Rico.
PayPal Pulls Out of Puerto Rico
Non Farm Payroll job numbers were 173,000 below expectations, but hailed as a “great report” as the three week average was well over 200K as July and August numbers were revised upwards.
.@SilverGold_News something wrong when entire global economy depends on how many bartender jobs created & Fed's interpretation of that data
— Smaulgld (@Smaulgld) September 4, 2015
From Smaulgld.com
The Shanghai Gold Exchange reported 59 tonnes of Gold were withdrawn during the week ended August 28, 2015.
Shanghai Gold Exchange Withdrawals Week Ended August 28, 2015
September 3, 2015
The U.S. Mint sold just 2,000 one oz. American Gold Eagles today and no American Silver Eagles.
ECB’s Draghi slashes forecasts and hints at fresh stimulus measures.
ECB Expands QE Monetization Limits, Boost Purchase Threshold From 25% to 33% Per Issue
Initial Jobless Claims 282K vs. Expectations of 275K
Jack Lew: We’re going to hold China accountable
From Smaulgld.com
We published updated American Gold and Silver Eagle premium charts. This page will be updated regularly. Smaulgld subscribers may request updated charts by emailing us at smaulgld @ gmail.com
September 2, 2015
CNBC proclaims: Stocks up more than 1 pct – Out of correction; calmer markets
Fed rate increase will be ‘too little, too late,’ Bill Gross warns.
U.S. Mint Kicks of September with American Silver Eagle sales of 245,000 & one ounce American Gold Eagle sales of 10,000
U.S. Factory Orders Edge Up In July
Silver Stacking Warriors are Brutally Breaching Enemy Barricades an analysis of current silver demand by the Wealth Watchman
From Smaulgld.com
The Canadian Mint published its second quarter 2015 silver and gold sales results. We covered and analyzed the numbers.
Candian Mint Second Quarter 2015 Sales Results
September 1, 2015
Stock Tumble Nearly 500 Points- Blame China
U.S. Manufacturing Plunges to Two Year Low
The Worst August in 17 years – for stocks.
The BEST August Ever! – for silver sales.
Indian Silver Imports up 94% In June
India imports 52 Tons of Gold in June
August 31, 2015
Gold and Silver Rise on Indian Jewelry Demand
Walmart Cuts workers hours afer raising its minimum wage earlier this year
From Smaulgld.com
The U.S. Mint sold a record number of American Silver Eagles in August. A full August U.S. Mint gold and silver report with many charts is available here:
Silver and Gold Sales at the U.S. Mint in August 2015
August 30, 2015
China abandons large scale stock purchases
August 29, 2015
ISIS to Sell Oil for Gold Only
Fed Vice- Chair Fischer Expects Inflation to Pick Up- Text of Jackson Hole Speech
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