--- title: "Category Archives: Silver" url: https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/ description: "Category Archives: Silver - 26 archived posts from Independent Stock Analysis, the weblog of J.J. Butler." published: 2013-01-29 updated: 2013-01-29 --- # Category Archives: Silver Published 2013-01-29 Posted on by J.J. Butler Goldbugs make up a fervent community. Most are doom and gloom and many conspiratorial (gold is suppressed !). All goldbugs are from the Austrian Economic school of thought. I don’t think fiat money is headed for zero; I do speculate a meaningful currency debasement crisis on tap for perhaps later… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) [Precious Toolbelt](https://independentstockanalysis.com/preciou-toolbelt/) > “The Federal Reserve will amplify record accommodation tomorrow by announcing $45 billion in monthly Treasury buying that will push its balance sheet almost to $4 trillion…“It’s going to be massive and open-ended in size.”” The headline was especially shocking: Fed Seen Pumping Up Assets to $4 Trillion in New Buying… ## [$4 Trillion, Massive and Open-Ended](https://independentstockanalysis.com/4-trillion-massive-and-open-ended/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Filed under [China](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/china/), [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) ## [Gifts, Graphs and Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/gifts-graphs-and-gold/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Gifts for the Financially Inclined (I received the Zimbabwe bills two years ago.) Perhaps an Independent Stock Analysis membership would be a good self-gift. The Science Behind Gifting ( WSJ ). Lunch with Warren Buffet at the New Yorker… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Investing](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/investing/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) ## [Goldbug Long Reads](https://independentstockanalysis.com/goldbug-long-reads/) Posted on by J.J. Butler The best stuff you’ll see all weekend: The History of Gold Charts : Peter Brandt . An in-depth big picture look by Grant Williams .. Re-post: Print and read sixty two page of goodness from Peter Degraaf . This will not print without a… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Precious Strength](https://independentstockanalysis.com/precious-strength/) Posted on by J.J. Butler The precious metals complex is outperforming today and may be set to rally. Is Santa Coming Early for Gold & Gold Mining Stocks? Chris Vermeulen “Continuing problems in the U.S. economy suggest that the Federal Reserve may not be providing… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Goldbug Delight](https://independentstockanalysis.com/goldbug-delight-2/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Tomorrow afternoon ISA will take an extensive look at the coal and natural gas thesis, including a favorite investment possibility. As the the precious metals complex works off an overbought condition with time, here is a deep look: GOLD –… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Economic growth continues to drive China’s growing need for energy at EIA . ISA likes Natural Resource Partners (NRP) as an income producing coal royalty MLP. Street Insider Pick up in Q4 global thermal coal prices likely at Platts . Coincidentally, Look Out Silver, Here Comes Solar Demand at Casey… Filed under [Coal](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/coal/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) [Precious Coal](https://independentstockanalysis.com/precious-coal/) ## [Relative Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/relative-metals/) Posted on by J.J. Butler ISA has always been negative the European economy. Our bearish emerging market posture is more recent, yet when China becomes serious about fiscal stimulus will we look to be heavily involved in the materials stocks. Until then, we’ll… Filed under [materials](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/materials/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [NGDP vs Helicopters](https://independentstockanalysis.com/ngdp-vs-helicopters/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Following two days of trading lower, the precious metals complex opened sharply down today before rebounding to this point. Chess’s take this morning. “Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans on Tuesday reiterated his support… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Gold Crux: Irresponsible?](https://independentstockanalysis.com/gold-crux-irresponsible/) Posted on by J.J. Butler The Economy Is Slowing?? Railroads Apparently Did not Get The Memo at Value Plays . I get it, the U.S. economy is moving along at an okay pace. Regarding the current stimulus, Fed head Lockhart said “If we do not see improvement, more… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Silver: Insensative Maniac Stepchild](https://independentstockanalysis.com/silver-insensative-maniac-stepchild/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Silver is both an industrial and monetary metal. Silver spends life as a stepchild, both in mining production and commercial use. Of all silver mined, 73% is as a byproduct of other metals. (Thus Silver Wheaton was born!) On the demand… Filed under [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Royalty](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/royalty/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Golden Radar](https://independentstockanalysis.com/golden-radar/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Perhaps this title does not mean much to you: George Soros endorses 5% NGDP target ( Money Illusion ). Next consider negative real interest rates as a a sign of the times ( Iacono Research ). NGDP stands for nominal gross domestic product… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Divergent Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/divergent-metals/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Today’s stock rally includes strong precious metals with base metals being flat. Jim O’Neal coined the term BRIC and now says “The big commodity play on China is finished.” ( Bloomberg video ). The BRIC nations stock markets are minor… Filed under [Coal](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/coal/), [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [materials](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/materials/), [Oil](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/oil/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Gold: Papered Over for the Dance](https://independentstockanalysis.com/gold-papered-over-for-the-dance/) Posted on by J.J. Butler In 2011 U.S. government unfunded liabilities grew by $11 trillion ( Bloomberg ). Political promises are never retracted; instead the default will be papered over through debasement. Don Coxe on gold in the Gold Report . The title on one of… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Giddy Gold Bugs](https://independentstockanalysis.com/giddy-gold-bugs/) Posted on by J.J. Butler One mainstream journalist at a leading publication asks: “ Why has gold lost its shine? This precious metal has fallen in value and analysts are puzzled” at the Guardian . Meanwhile, the gold bug community is downright giddy short term… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [PM’s to the Front of the Line](https://independentstockanalysis.com/pms-to-the-front-of-the-line/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Since inception, Independent Stock Analysis has closely monitored the precious metal markets. The bottoming out of the sector and recent breakout calls have been noted. Until China re-accelerates, which is not expected soon, consider the… Filed under [Fed](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/fed/), [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Precious Metal Complex](https://independentstockanalysis.com/precious-metal-complex/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Seems the stars are aligned for gold and silver: New Cyclical Bull Underway in Gold Stocks at Daily Gold . The beginning of a gold rally begin at Frank Talk . Gold and silver off to the races? at Gold Money . Gold Stocks Get Healthy at… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Premium](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/premium/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) ## [Gold Breakout](https://independentstockanalysis.com/gold-breakout/) Posted on by J.J. Butler This spring and summer ISA monitored the gold stock double bottom. For the last six we have been noting and waiting for a gold breakout. It happened this week. Gold, Silver ETFs Screaming Buys: Asset Managers at IBD . Gold future traders… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Investing](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/investing/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Precious Positioning](https://independentstockanalysis.com/precious-positioning/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Long-Term Technical Outlook for Gold & Silver at Daily Gold . Gold’s performance in stock bear markets: Zeal . China and India account for half of world wide gold demand: Frank Holmes . So could “ China’s problems be gold’s problems” at… Filed under [China](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/china/), [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) ## [Gold Bug Royalty](https://independentstockanalysis.com/gold-bug-royalty/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Paulson Steps Up Gold Bet to 44% of Firm’s Equity Assets at Bloomberg . George Soros more than doubled his GLD position to $137.3 million in Q2 ( Zero Hedge ). Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has clobbered gold stocks ( chart ). Which Way Will the… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Saturday Gold Bugs](https://independentstockanalysis.com/saturday-gold-bugs-4/) Posted on by J.J. Butler One hundred twenty pages of gold fundamentals and charts: Erste Research . It’ll all be papered over, including Japan’s problems: Sober Look . The government debt maturity outlook has deteriorated significantly over the last two years… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) > “Here’s a nice round-up of opinions from the analyst community on whether or not there will be QE3 this week.” Consensus: No QE3 This Week at Pragmatic Capitalism . ## [Fed Day Gold Bugs](https://independentstockanalysis.com/fed-day-gold-bugs/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) ## [Saturday Gold Bugs](https://independentstockanalysis.com/saturday-gold-bugs/) Posted on by J.J. Butler I look for the public pension problems to get papered over later this decade: WSJ . Practically speaking, central bank cooperating means easy policy at a faster pace. WSJ As states and city’s go bankrupt ( Mish ), remember gold is no one’s… Filed under [China](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/china/), [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) ## [Precious Metal Gold Bugs](https://independentstockanalysis.com/precious-metal-gold-bugs/) Posted on by J.J. Butler Note this chart of credit adjusted gold from Real Return Investing at Ritholtz . This piece might be the most worthwhile read of the week. UBS warns of possible hyperinflation: Zero Hedge “On Thursday, gold futures recorded a negative… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/), [Technical Analysis](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/technical-analysis/) Posted on by J.J. Butler The race to the bottom goes mainstream: Reformed Broker . Precious Metal Summer Doldrums at Zeal . Richard Russell: Inflate, die or revalue. 321Gold Bill Fleckenstein: “And the bond market or the currency market or a combination of the two will take the printing press away…What I am salivating over… Filed under [Gold](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/gold/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/) [Goldbug Saturday](https://independentstockanalysis.com/goldbug-saturday-2/) ## [Saving Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/saving-silver/) Posted on by J.J. Butler On Wednesday my daughter received a $100 bill from my folks as a gift for her second birthday. The note read, in part: “Have your mom or dad put this your bank account so it can grow just like you.” Two observations are striking: I’m… Filed under [Personal](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/personal/), [Precious Metals](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/precious-metals/), [Silver](https://independentstockanalysis.com/category/silver/)