Pawlicki

"Since gold is the most liquid of the hard assets, gold seems to benefit the most," said Tom Pawlicki , a precious metals analyst with MF Global.

Gold Regains Status as Refuge Tatyana Shumsky 2011

Gold held by two U.S.-listed ETFs, SPDR Gold Shares and the iShares Gold Trust , totaled a record 1,447 metric tons Friday, up 8% from 1,339 metric tons in mid-July, Mr. Pawlicki said.

Gold Regains Status as Refuge Tatyana Shumsky 2011

"Eventually the higher food and energy will filter into the core number," said MF Global analyst Tom Pawlicki .

Economic, Political Worries Fuel Metals Rally Matt Whittaker 2011

"It just seems that the market is forward-thinking and looking to the weaker dollar and U.S. budget issuers," Mr. Pawlicki said.

Gold Ends At Record, Silver Recoups Losses Tatyana Shumsky 2011

His death introduced little uncertainty to the geopolitical landscape, muting its significance for gold markets, said MF Global precious metals analyst Tom Pawlicki .

Gold Ends At Record, Silver Recoups Losses Tatyana Shumsky 2011

"It opens up the possibility of a peak in the gold market, because of the attractiveness stocks currently have," MF Global's Mr. Pawlicki said.

Gold, Stocks Take Separate Paths Tatyana Shumsky 2011

It tells you that gold's in favor and stocks are out of favor right now, said Tom Pawlicki , precious-metals analyst with MF Global.

Gold, Stocks Take Separate Paths Tatyana Shumsky 2011

"Gold traders are switching their focus to what's happening in Europe tomorrow," as a poor stress test outcome is likely to boost safe haven demand for gold, said Tom Pawlicki , analyst with MF Global.

Gold Ends At Record High Tatyana Shumsky 2011

"It's back to where it was two weeks ago, when they last raised margins," said Tom Pawlicki , a precious metals analyst with MF Global.

Gold Falls Further After Quake Tatyana Shumsky 2011

Silver's 12% "cascade" came ahead of the bin Laden news, as thin trading volumes amplified the impact of profit-taking and new higher trading margin requirements, Mr. Pawlicki said.

Gold Ends At Record, Silver Recoups Losses Tatyana Shumsky 2011