Former Chairman of the World Gold Council, Pierre Lassonde, explains why he thinks gold prices could spike 20% within a day or two if violence erupts in Iran.

Several analysts believe gold is poised for a 12th year of gains and a possible $2000 high.

Today we discuss the reasons why the University of Texas chose to take delivery of their $1 billion investment in gold and Germany and Switzerland are seeking to repatriate their gold.

Legendary investor Jean-Marie Eveillard contends that if the Greek debt crisis spreads to other parts of the EU, we could see significant troubles…and gold will be very undervalued.

We discuss Dr. Stephen Leeb’s forecast that gold could go as high as $10,000 and why it’s the one real currency.

Gold is up over $12 per ounce on Friday; Greece secures a bond swap deal; China could be heading towards monetary easing; Nobel laureate economist Friedrich Hayek’s assertion that governments historically debase currencies, sending citizens to gold and silver; the reasons to hold physical gold; Martin Murenbeeld, chief economist for Dundee Wealth, gives 10 reasons he is bullish on gold; analysts price forecasts for gold and silver.

Legendary investor Jim Sinclair stated that central banks are not trying to depress the price of gold, but are preventing gold from rising to parabolic levels.

Discussion regarding the benefits of owning physical gold and its potential as an alternative currency or hedge against inflation.

Over 35 years ago, Nobel laureate economist Friedrich Hayek wrote, with the exception of the 200-years when the gold standard was followed, many governments used their power to issue fiat currency to “defraud” and “plunder” their citizens. This led governments to consider are more stable currency—usually backed by gold or silver.

Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, expects gold volatility over the next 12 months, but believes gold prices could double to $3600 per ounce within 5 years.

We discuss the ten reasons Martin Murenbeeld, chief economist for Dundee Wealth, is bullish on gold and his 2012 and 2013 forecasts.

Market reaction to Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments; Egon von Greyerz of Matterhorn Asset Management is calling for $2000 gold by the end of March; Eric Sprott of Sprott Asset Management says that gold is still surprisingly under-owned; the ECB loaned nearly 530 billion Euros to commercial banks; Dr. Ron Paul takes Chairman Bernanke to task regarding silver; analysts gold and silver price forecasts.

Dr. Ron Paul chose an interesting way to make his point to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke regarding silver as a possible alternative currency.

Several analysts suggested that yesterday’s sell off in the gold and silver markets could have been manipulated by central banks and bullion banks. Today we discuss these views and the fact that gold and silver prices are up 9.5% and 24.5% YTD respectively.

The European Central Bank pledged to loan over half a trillion euros today. We discuss this and how it could affect gold and silver prices.

Eric Sprott, founder of Sprott Asset Management, believes gold as an under-owned asset class, making up only 0.7%of global financial assets. We discuss this and how gold prices may be affected by increased gold ownership.

Egon von Greyerz of Matterhorn Asset Management says extraordinary increases in the world money supply could send gold to $2000 and silver to $67 by March.

With silver’s notable performance so far this year, we discuss silver’s prospects for increasing as much as 100% this year.

The Greek austerity program and whether it will steer the country from its road to default; the enduring popularity of gold with both investors and central banks; acclaimed money manager Stephen Leeb believes gas could reach $6 this summer, sending gold and silver skyrocketing; silver could see much higher prices; monetary easing from the People’s Bank of China; and gold and silver price forecasts.

Acclaimed money manager Steven Leeb is predicting $6 gas this summer which could send gold prices to $3000 per ounce by the end of the year.

With the continual growing demand of gold from central banks, analyst Peter Sorrentino is calling for $2000 gold by April. Also, we discuss how gold is a recognized hedge against rising inflation.

We explain why the Greek bailout likely won't solve Europe's debt crisis and gold's continued role as a safe haven asset.

Peter Grandich projects gold reaching $2350; Moody’s cuts the debt rating of six European countries including Italy, Spain and Portugal; Keith Barron says a Greek default could be a financial Armageddon a thousand times worse than the Lehman crisis; John Paulson predicts that if Greece defaults the EU will breakup; Steven Leeb believes Mideast turmoil could lead to the second leg of gold’s bull market.

We discuss acclaimed money manager Steven Leeb’s belief that Mideast turmoil could lead gold into the second leg of its bull market.

We discuss why hedge fund manager John Paulson believes gold is critical should there be a Greek default and EU breakup.

Dr. Keith Barron stated the situation in Greece is financial Armageddon and tantamount to Lehman x 1,000. We discuss his warning and why he thinks gold and silver are necessary for asset protection.

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the debt ratings of six European nations, including Italy, Spain and Portugal, and may strip the UK of their top rating as well. We discuss the downgrade and how it could affect the precious metals market.

We discuss Peter Grandich’s forecast that gold could hit $2350 per ounce.

Discussion on the Eurozone debt crisis; Chairman Bernanke’s comments to the Senate Budget Committee; the University of Texas decision to maintain its gold reserves; and analyst price targets for gold and silver.

Research by Credit Suisse and the London Business School dating back to 1900 shows that gold increased in value in both extreme inflationary and deflationary scenarios.

We discuss price targets for gold and silver from Matterhorn Asset Management.

Discussion of analyst John Embry's price targets for gold and silver.

How a return to the gold standard would potentially affect the dollar. Goldline's Precious Metals Insider.

Discussion of analyst James Turk's comments on the current precious metals market correction. Hedge fund manager Kyle Bass's advice to the University of Texas regarding its gold holdings.

China and the world's demand for gold. 2012 silver price projections. New U.S. unemployment figures. Gold price projection from Ed Tully of UBS.

Some U.S. states consider the use of gold and silver as currency.

Could gold and silver be heading for new highs?

Gold's performance in January. Gold price projections for 2012.

Analyst Egon von Greyerz's views on potential movement in the price of gold and silver.

Forbes report: gold is "the hottest currency".

Indian demand for physical gold. Silver price projections.

Is gold "real money"? How certain governments may benefit from higher gold prices.

Silver price projections for 2012. The Precious Metals Insider.

The Federal Reserve announced its intention to keep U.S. interest rates near zero until late 2014. How this news could affect gold.

The Herald Sun reports on warning about the global economy made by the chief of IMF.

The potential for a run on foreign owned gold held in the U.S. Demand trends for physical gold.