Last week, a Picasso painting was bought for a record $160 million, becoming the most expensive artwork sold at auction in history. What does it mean for the outlook for gold prices? Are there any connections between art and the precious metals market?

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The end of the past week was full of important economic news, such as April U.S. Industrial Production. What do these new pieces of information tell us about the U.S. economy and how can they affect the gold market?

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Yesterday the World Gold Council (WGC) published a new edition of its quarterly report on gold demand. What does Gold Demand Trends Q1 2015 say about the demand for gold in the first quarter of 2015?

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Sales at U.S. retailers were flat in April, according to the official data released yesterday. What does it mean for the U.S. economy and the gold market?

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On Monday, Greece repaid a €750 million loan installment to the IMF. How does it affect the Greek debt crisis and what does it mean for the gold market?

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