Gold loses lustre as price drops

By Eric Sprott Why are (Smart) Investors Buying 50 Times More Physical Silver than Gold?

Chinese demand for gold in Q3 falls at fastest pace in nearly a decade as slowing growth and waning inflation deter investors

Gold bullion prices are set to post their biggest monthly decline since December after prices fall more than 5% so far this month.

Falling demand for gold as a safe haven from western investors has combined with declining interest from consumers in Asia and the Middle East

Falling demand for gold as a safe haven from western investors has combined with declining interest from consumers in Asia and the Middle East

Gold's correction suggests the price raced ahead of itself as investors looked for insurance during the crisis, says John Authers

Today’s gold market is being defined by two trends: aggressive selling by investors in North America through exchange-traded funds, and aggressive buying by consumers in Asia. But for now, the ETF investors are overwhelming everyone else. Gold prices settled below US$1,390 an ounce on Thursday, and after five rough trading days in a row, they are approaching the lows that were reached during last month’s dramatic collapse.

  For previous articles by the author go to: Gordon Gekko's Blog - http://www.gekkosblog.com   They just showed their hands. The paper Ponzi pyramid is wobbling. It’s time to go in for the kill.   Let me explain. But first let’s get a handle on what’s happening: