Rising US-China tensions halt copper price rally

Matthew Hart's gripping Gold chronicling the fever that has captivated the human race for more than 6,000 years at times reads more like a thriller.

Despite its very publicized attacks on coal, China may not be headed towards a coal-free future - not even close.

The three key metals that struggled to find footing in 2013, however, are expected to stabilize, says the report.

"At least someone is grateful for plunging gold prices."

The miner and trading house giant is spending more on coal than any of its three closest competitors, BHP, RIO and Anglo.

Bank says you can make a 25% return if you go long on Chinese equities and short copper next year.

However the Chinese government said people are free to buy and sell it at their own risk.

If an Indian purchases 10 grams of gold smuggled from China rather than through official import channels, he or she will save roughly $90.

Having replaced savings with debt on both the national and individual levels, I think it's well past time for Westerners to take a few lessons from our creditors in the East.