Three Events Driving Gold Prices Higher in 2015

[sorryjoker]

http://www.profitconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Three-Events-Driving-Gold-Prices-Higher-in-2015.jpgUncertainty and fear are two of the biggest factors that move gold prices. If they increase, investors buy the yellow metal to hedge and protect their wealth. Going into 2015, I see these two factors coming into play and taking the precious metal’s prices higher.
At the very core, I am watching three events that will bring uncertainty and fear going into next year:
1. The Federal Reserve’s move towards normalizing monetary policy and raising interest rates
2. Problems in the eurozone and the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing
3. China (http://www.profitconfidential.com/gold/gold-prices-headed-upward-in-2015/)

[gunDriller]

most of the reasons cited for Gold's climb in 2011 are still in effect today.


geopolitical uncertainty is often cited as a reason for $$ moving into Gold.

so I was curious, what happened after 9-11 ?

http://www.kitco.com/LFgif/au2001.gif

Gold up 10% ... then back to where it was.

[Glass]

If you read and believe this guy, you'd realise 2015 is USD positive and gold and silver have some distance to fall in 2015.

At present, the world’s largest economy is healing and its central bank is maintaining the Fed Funds Rate at a historic low. After several years of deleveraging, American households are borrowing again (Figure 1) and this is stimulating business activity. Although the US unemployment rate has fallen significantly over the past year, inflationary pressures are well contained and this implies that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates anytime soon.

If our assessment is correct, the US economy is currently in a sweet spot (just enough growth and lack of inflationary pressures) and if its housing market continues to appreciate, it will unleash tremendous pent-up demand. After all, American households have deleveraged for several years and by doing so, they have postponed the purchase of big ticket items. However, it appears as though they are now beginning to open up their wallets again and this shift in sentiment is benefiting the cyclical industries. For instance, it was recently reported that America’s auto sales have now jumped to levels not seen since 2003! In addition to buying new vehicles, Americans are refurbishing their homes, upgrading their properties, travelling more and spending more money on discretionary items.


http://www.321gold.com/editorials/saxena/saxena122014.html

[sorryjoker]

Gold is only investment, investors should look on at the moment, rather than looking at other stocks...

[Neuro]

Gold is only investment, investors should look on at the moment, rather than looking at other stocks...
I would say it is a time tested store of wealth, short to medium term it could be looked on as investment or speculation as its value fluctuates in Fiat terms, but timing is difficult as the norm is fluctuation from manipulation. If you don't know the men behind the curtain, you are at a disadvantage.

[sorryjoker]

I would say it is a time tested store of wealth, short to medium term it could be looked on as investment or speculation as its value fluctuates in Fiat terms, but timing is difficult as the norm is fluctuation from manipulation. If you don't know the men behind the curtain, you are at a disadvantage.

True tough but still... in general...