Matthew Bolden
Matthew Bolden is an active trader and investor. His passions include writing about financial markets in a simple, pragmatic way. His work has been seen in various arenas within the world of global finance, and he has written commentary on several markets including precious metals, stocks, currencies and options.
Matthew is an avid reader, student of the markets and sports enthusiast who resides in the greater Chicago area.

U.S. Mint Bullion Sales Figures for the Month of October
The US Mint issues millions of gold and silver bullion coins every year, which are sold through authorized dealers around the country.

All Eyes on the Midterms
The highly anticipated midterm elections have now arrived, and the results could potentially have a major impact on financial markets. Gold is trading slightly lower in early action today, as stocks move slightly higher. Price action appears to be on the calm side for now as investors eagerly await the election results.

Gold Sharply Higher as Data Disappoints and the Dollar Eases
The gold market is seeing some strong buying in early action today as the dollar index weakens and some key data points potentially point to slowing growth. The yellow metal is up nearly $18 per ounce at $1232 in early trade.

Chicago PMI Falls to Six Month Low
According to tradingeconomics.com, the latest reading of the Chicago Purchasing Manager’s Index, or PMI, declined to 58.4 in October from a September reading of 60.4. Although a reading over 50 represents growth, the October data was the lowest reading since April.

Consumer Confidence Rises to 18 Year High
According to bloomberg.com, the latest reading on Consumer Confidence rose to an 18 year high.

Housing Price Gains Grind to 20-Month Low
The Case-Shiller index today showed a further deterioration in the U.S. housing market as price gains slid to a 20-month low. According to tradingeconomics.com, the market fell short of consensus estimates of a 5.8% rise.
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