VanEck Junior Gold (GDXJ)

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Gold Slips on Solid November Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 6, 2013

Gold futures fell slightly in Friday trading on a better jobs report for November, ending the week down 2%.

Gold Falls Back on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 5, 2013

Gold surrendered much of Wednesday's rise, dropping in Thursday trading on improved employment and GDP data.

Gold Jumps Despite Better Private Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 4, 2013

Gold gained sharply in Wednesday trading even after a report showed stronger U.S. jobs growth during November.

Gold Dips Ahead of Key Economic Reports

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 3, 2013

Gold slipped slightly in Tuesday trading as investors looked ahead to a series of government reports to be issued later this week.

Gold Tumbles on Strong Manufacturing Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 2, 2013

Gold sank sharply in Monday trading after the Institute of Supply Management's manufacturing index rose in November.

Gold Edges Higher on Weaker U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 26, 2013

A report showing falling consumer confidence in November helped to send the U.S. dollar lower and gold fractionally higher in Tuesday trading.

Gold Slips Following Iran Nuclear Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 25, 2013

A deal between Iran and western powers over its nuclear ambitions sent gold slightly lower in Monday trading.

Gold Posts Weekly Drop of More Than 3%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 22, 2013

Despite a slight gain on Friday, gold ended the week down 3.4% -- its biggest weekly decline since September.

Gold Drops Again on Jobless Claims, Wholesale Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2013

Separate reports showing better-than-expected first-time jobless claims and lower wholesale prices in October sent gold down again in Thursday trading.

Gold Drops on Low Inflation, FOMC Minutes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 20, 2013

Gold slid in Tuesday trading after a report signaled low U.S. inflation and the Federal Reserve hinted that tapering could begin soon.

Gold Edges Higher on Weakening U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2013

Expectations that Federal Reserve stimulus will remain in place sent the U.S. dollar lower and gold marginally higher on Tuesday.

Gold Falls While Equities Surge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 18, 2013

Rising equities markets weakened gold's appeal to investors, sending the precious metal down sharply in Monday trading.

Gold Posts Weekly Gain on Renewed Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 15, 2013

Renewed belief that the Fed will postpone tapering sent gold higher on Friday to end the week with slight gain.

Gold Jumps on Yellen Testimony

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 14, 2013

Gold rose sharply in Thursday trading after Fed chair nominee Janet Yellen made comments before the Senate that appeared to support continued stimulus.