A less than expected August jobs report released this morning rallied spot gold nine dollars. Revisions to the June and July unemployment numbers (now down 40,000 jobs) also had an effect.
Yesterday, ADP released their Private Sector jobs report for August and the private payrolls increased by 237,000. Good news for the Equity market as they were only expecting an increase of 185,000.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on August 31st. The chart also shows the change in sales from 8/24/2017 which we reported on August 25th.
One can only imagine how much panic buying in gold came out of the Far East Monday night after North Korea shot a missile over Japan. Even our equity markets sold off into triple digits on the news.
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Strong buying out of the Far East overnight brought the price of Gold to a 9 month high.
Both the dollar and treasury yields heading south in a big way, fueling the price of gold this morning.
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The price of gold getting a slight boost this morning from a weaker dollar, but still unable to get over the $1,300 dollar level. Higher equities prices keeping investors interested in that market.
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At the time of this report early Friday morning, the US Dollar and Treasury yields are flat as they can be, subsequently, so is the price of gold. The price of Gold has been standing still of late, building a foundation in the price.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on August 24th. Continue reading →
The price of gold still stuck in the mud looking for some bit of news that can get the wheels spinning again.
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As we start a new week, the price of gold is seen a little firmer due to a slightly weaker dollar and softer treasury yields. Continue reading →
The price of gold picking up steam this morning, approaching the $1,300 dollar level.
Many issues in the marketplace are supporting the price at these levels. One major factor that can affect the value of the equity markets and in turn the price of gold is whether President Trump’s aide Gary Cohn stays on. The market views Mr. Cohn as the key person who could help the President push thru his tax reform plan. In the event he resigns, many believe that tax reform will be dead and a selloff in equities will occur.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on August 17th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 8/10/2017 which we reported on August 11th.
News that is impacting the markets….
A story worth mentioning, is the status of the White Houses’ top economic advisor and former chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs, Gary Cohn. News reports coming out that Mr. Cohn is extremely upset with the President’s comments regarding Charlottesville. Some news agencies are reporting he is considering stepping down.
Despite a stronger dollar and higher US Treasury Yields the price of gold marches forward. Continue reading →
Most Fed members in July voted to moving closer to unwinding the Fed’s $ 4.5 trillion dollar balance sheet.
A stronger dollar and higher treasury yields are keeping a cap on the price of gold this morning.
It seems to be intermission time in the war of words between President Trump and Kim Jung Un, so many of the Wall Street Traders are on the sidelines waiting the next shoe to drop.
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North Korea’s leader backs off from previous threats to attack Guam, in turn, gold sells off.
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The combination of a stronger dollar, higher treasury yields and a triple digit opening for the Dow has put pressure on the price of gold this morning.
Also Japan’s second quarter Gross Domestic Product grew at an annualized rate of 4 percent in the latest numbers released this morning. This report has also helps stocks here and abroad.
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Gold overnight knocking on the door at the address $1300.00.
With the price of Gold in rally mode, because of the tensions with North Korea, some of the dealers are starting to rearrange their inventory holdings to put themselves in position to meet the demand for product in the event the market really starts to heat up.
The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on August 10th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 8/3/2017 which we reported on August 4th.
Even with a stronger U.S. Dollar, geopolitical risks have taken over and given the price of Gold a boost. Speculation in the Gold and Silver futures markets, as reflected in the CME open interest figures, are up as some investors start to rotate their investments out of equities and into metals.
Labor Market Holds, Dollar Makes a Comeback and Somebody’s “Un” Trouble Overseas…
Are the rallies in the gold and silver market starting to lose enthusiasm? Many leading analysts are saying that on the heels of a better than expected July jobs report, the U.S. dollar is starting to strengthen, which is set to temper market interest.
Champagne on Wall Street and Jobs, Jobs, Jobs…
The Dow hit 22,000 this week, achieving a new record high, however precious metals have been holding their own despite the big party on Wall Street. Those loud popping noises you’ve been hearing are all the champagne bottle corks flying in every direction.
The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on August 3rd. The chart also shows the change in sales from 7/27/2017 which we reported on July 28th.
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For the price of Gold to trade higher, many of the Wall Street Gold traders were calling for a settlement in the Dollar index below the 93.50 area. And that’s exactly what they got and the price of Gold didn’t move. Matter of fact, the Dollar Index traded below the 93.00 level and still no movement in the price. It wasn’t until we had seen the U.S. 10-year Treasury Yield drop from 2.32 percent to 2.27 percent that Gold rallied 5 dollars.
Quite a few of the companies reporting earnings this week will keep the retail investor focused on equities. So far this quarter, 73 percent of companies that have reported earnings have beat the street estimates, giving investors the confidence that the equity market rally has more room to the upside even if Washington is not capable of getting anything done.
CNBC is reporting that North Korea fired a missile that may have landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, per Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Our morning market news finds the price of Gold receiving a boost today at 8:30 Eastern Time, when the GDP report was released. A second quarter result of 2.6 percent and a lower revision on the first quarter number rallied the price of Gold five dollars, just falling short of the next level of resistance in the December Gold futures contract at $1,274.
The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on July 27th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 7/20/2017 which we reported on July 21st.
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If you remember in Monday’s commentary in The Market Gage, Wall Street Gold Traders were calling for the dollar index to test the 93.50 area sometime this week. Well, they were right, but I don’t think they really knew what the catalyst would be.
Fed comments just released …..
As expected, the Fed announces no change in interests rates.
First, a look at our market this morning. A Wall Street Gold trader I spoke with said, “I can’t get too excited with Gold at these levels so I guess I’ll just stick with trading currencies for the time being.”
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The rally in the price of Gold continues this morning as the sell-off in the Dollar Index continues. Overnight the Dollar Index had a very tight trading range, showing a high of 94.08 and a low of 93.82. Which, by the way, is a 13-month low reached this past Friday.
Good news for the Wall Street Gold traders this morning as the price of Gold reached their levels and now they can get down to the Wall Street heliport early and take a 35 minute ride to their homes in the Hamptons.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on July 20th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 7/13/2017 which we reported on July 14th.
Quiet overnight trading abroad is keeping the price of Gold virtually
unchanged. Some Wall Street gold traders long from the $1,232 area
are hoping for this rally to continue and would be satisfied heading
for the exits around the $1,248- $1,252 area. In the event the price of Gold
sells off, they will be watching the $1,232 level on the downside. The reason I mention these fellows is that the amount of volume they transmit into the market can influence the price.
The Dollar hit a ten-month low after the news that the Healthcare Bill in the Senate was declared dead.
Ten-year yield bonds around the globe are all in negative territory, giving Gold a boost this morning.
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Lower Ten-year Bond yields across the globe are giving the price of gold a boost this morning as gold is knocking on the door of the next resistance level at $1,232 in the August contract. This was the level that the Wall Street traders were looking for as they claim we need to settle above this level for the rally to continue.
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The price of gold and silver in rally mode this morning after disappointing economic data was released. The Consumer Price Index was unchanged in June, putting a damper on the FED’s ability to raise rates any time soon. Retail Sales Report was down 0.2 percent when the street was expecting a positive number.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on July 13th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 7/6/2017 which we reported on July 7th.
All eyes on Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s testimony today as she reports to congress. However, her prepared statement was just released, so gold is already reacting.
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Far East selling overnight brings the price of gold to a four month low. In the past two weeks, higher global bond yields have put a lot of pressure on the price of gold. Continue reading →
“Un” Garde! North Korea Situation Demands Attention…while Jobs Report Could Demand Rate Increase?
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on July 6th. The chart also shows the change in sales from 6/29/2017 which we reported on June 30th.
Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July…now, down to business.
We spoke a little about global geopolitical strife late last week and guess what? It’s returned with a vengeance. Continue reading →
Walter Pehowich is on vacation through July 10th. Today’s comments are from a Dillon Gage senior staffer.
There’s good news, there’s in-between news and then there’s not-so-good news. As the week draws to a close, precious metals have seen key market indicators fluctuate wildly as market interest remains relatively flat. This is why prognosticators get paid the big bucks. Gold is currently pricing slightly down at $1,243 and silver has tipped up in the last hour at $16.67.
The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on June 29nd. Continue reading →
We see the price of gold higher this morning after the Fed Chairwoman’s comments about rich asset valuations and the set back in the President’s health care bill.
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The International Monetary Fund cut its outlook on the future of the U.S. economy for this year and 2018, predicting that the President’s target of 3 percent growth is not realistic.
A lower dollar index and lower Ten year bond yields around the globe should have the price of gold in positive territory this morning. But looking at the screen that’s not the case.
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Political uncertainties here in the States and in the UK and a weaker dollar have given the price of gold a boost this morning.
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The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on June 22nd. Continue reading →
A mixed bag of indicators to start the day as we see a slightly weaker dollar and stronger Ten Year Treasury yields. Just a week ago we were seeing Ten Year U S Treasury yields at 2.10 percent, now today showing 2.17 percent this helping to keep a cap on any gold rally.
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The price of gold trying to recover this morning after taking a hit during the week. Helping to keep the price afloat are a slightly weaker dollar and softer Ten-Year Treasury Yields.
The following chart includes the year to date totals for 2017 from the U.S. Mint as of 5pm on June 15th. Continue reading →
As anticipated, the Fed raised rates today by 25 basis points. There was only one vote to stay put cast by Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari who at the last meeting called for a reduction in the Fed’s balance sheet before the next rate hike.
The price of gold is in recovery mode ahead of the Fed decision today, driven by a weaker dollar and lower bond yields. Ten-year Treasury bonds across the globe are all showing softer yields today.
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