Today the President imposes increased tariffs on China’s imports to the tune of 25 percent. The President said, it’s all ok, because with the increased tariffs, we are making more money than the best agreement can get us. Some seem to disagree. Most investors expect these costs, one way or the other, to be passed on to the American consumer. Continue reading →
It’s about time the price of Gold is rallying. Gold has rebounded nicely, up 1% since the start of the week, driven by a pick-up in safe haven demand and seeing a decline in Equities prices caused by rising trade tensions between the United States and China. Continue reading →
Gold trading steady overnight, despite the President’s threat of raising tariffs on China. After reading the President’s tweet, equity investors started selling immediately off the headline, not waiting for the details. Continue reading →
On Wednesday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said he feels comfortable with the current policy and is likely to keep interest rates steady for an extended period of time. Continue reading →
ADP April job numbers came in better than expected this morning with 275,000 new jobs created in April, well over 180,000 level the street was expecting. In turn, this report boosted the Equity market and strengthened the U.S. Dollar. Continue reading →
The price of Gold continues to recover off the most recent lows, and that’s the good news. Affecting the price of Gold, is the Dollar Index which has appreciated by 1.5% over the past three months. Over the same period, the price of spot Gold has declined over 3 percent. Continue reading →
At the time of this report early Friday morning, the spot price of Gold has rebounded nicely to the $1,280 area after testing the mid $1,260 area just a couple of days ago. Continue reading →
Gold and Silver rebounded today after a harsh Tuesday with gold inching toward $1,280. That bounce back occurred despite the pressure from a strengthening U.S. Dollar and yesterday’s all-time highs in the S&P and Nasdaq, due to strong reported corporate earnings. Continue reading →
Oil prices rally over three percent over night, highest levels since November 2018, giving precious metal investors an indication that inflation is gearing up. Continue reading →
This morning, the price of Gold is seen treading water at $1,276 right in the middle of two levels. Support at $1,260 and the new resistance level
of $1,282. Continue reading →
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As we start this short week, investors seemed to be focused on other things like the religious holidays and spring break which are right at our doorstep. Surprisingly, we find the spot price of Gold under pressure, even with a softening dollar index. Continue reading →
As we reported in our last Market Gage, a significant short position in Gold still exists, but the price of Gold still shows resiliency as it seems the shorts do not have enough support to pull the rug out from the price. In other words, buying continues to emerge as soon a we come close to support levels. Continue reading →
Although several silver asset classes had their struggles last year, including commodities, there were three very positive developments in the 2018 silver market that helped raise silver demand up 4% in 2018, according to the Silver Institute’s new World Silver Survey 2019. Here are three of their significant findings:
“First, total silver demand increased for the first time since 2015, rising 4 percent to 1.03 billion ounces. Second, there was a robust recovery in retail investment, led principally by silver bar demand, which climbed sharply last year. Third, on the supply side, global mine supply fell for the third consecutive year, following a continuous streak of 13 annual increases before 2016. Silver scrap supply has been in retreat since 2012 and fell by nearly 2 percent last year. These factors led to another tightening of the supply/demand balance, contributing to a physical deficit of 29.2 million ounces (Moz) in 2018.”
The World Silver Survey 2019 is available as a downloadable PDF from the Institute’s website at silverinstitute.org
Gold investors are hoping to see the $1,300 price in the rear-view mirror as trade tensions increase between the U.S. and EU and as markets await clarity on the Brexit calamity. Continue reading →
At the time of this report early Monday morning, we see the spot price of Gold one again trying to close in on the $1,300 level. Continue reading →
The price of Gold softened moderately overnight in the Far East and Europe, trading in just a $6 range. The good news is that the price is relatively steady. The bad news is at this moment is there doesn’t seem to be a catalyst to get the price of Gold back over the $1,300 level once again. Continue reading →
For the time being, the report of a trade deal with China is keeping the price of Gold stationary. The price of Gold is in a need of recharge, and that doesn’t seem likely, for the moment. Continue reading →
Investors continue to find the Equity markets attractive even with no end in sight to the China and Brexit negotiations. Continue reading →
At the time of this report early Friday morning, all four metals are found in recovery mode. Let’s take a deeper look at the two metals that have had a lot of action this week, particularly, this first one. Continue reading →
Palladium is having wild day, just how wild depends how you look at it.
At the time of this report, Palladium hit an intraday spot low of $1,441, down at one point over $100 dollars. Continue reading →
A tight trading range overnight in the U.S. Dollar is keeping the price of Gold from moving in either direction. Continue reading →
Let’s focus on the two precious metals that lately have been grabbing the most attention. Continue reading →
Surprisingly, even with a stronger U.S. Dollar and rallying Bond prices across the globe, the price of Gold is holding up well. Continue reading →
The Fed signals no rate hike this year with one increase in 2020, saying it will leave rates unchanged, because economic growth has slowed.
Additional notes from today’s minutes, the Fed says:
Markets seemed to be caught be surprise by the Feds long-term outlook…The price of Gold rallied from $1,302 to $1,318 on the news.
The Dow Industrial average reverses on the news and rallies almost 200 point to the up side. Ten-year Treasuries trading earlier this morning at 2.6 percent now after the news trading at 2.53 percent.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
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All eyes on the Fed today. Their two-day meeting ends at 2pm EST time with a decision on rate hikes. This will be followed by the Fed Chairman’s news conference at 2:30 pm. Continue reading →
The price of Gold getting help from weaker U.S. Treasury yields and a declining Dollar index. Continue reading →
At the time of this report, we see the price of Gold back above $1,300, sparked by a weaker than expected Empire State manufacturing survey. The yellow metal is teetering at the previous resistance level of $1304. This seems to be an important level as the market either accelerates or declines depending on if the trend is up or down from this level. The price of Gold had fallen just below $1,300 yesterday largely on the fading strength in the U.S. dollar.
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Overnight, higher bond prices and a weaker Dollar Index have caused holders of short positions to head for the exits. If you look at the time and sales volumes during the gold rally today, as soon as we broke thru the $1,304 level of resistance volumes picked up and the short covering rally accelerated. Continue reading →
Higher Treasury yields and a selloff in the Bond Market are attributing to lower Gold prices this morning. Continue reading →
Just this past Monday, we reported that a number of countries in the EU were enjoying double digit gains in their Equity Markets since the start of the year. Continue reading →
The Dollar index is firming up and trading in a tight range overnight giving some Gold investors hope that a strong rally in the dollar will not materialize. Continue reading →
The recent rallies in the Gold and Silver markets are over because of the improving outlook for the global economy. The anticipated trade deal with China and a favorable Brexit outcome are now strong possibilities, so investors are giving up their Gold and Silver holdings for an investment back into the Global Equity Markets. Continue reading →
Surprisingly, we start the day seeing the price of Gold under continued pressure. As the price of Gold declined and penetrated the significant spot level of support at $1,318, selling emerged and the selloff accelerated as many Wall Street Gold traders saw this as an opportunity to put on short positions. Continue reading →
This morning, we see the U.S. Dollar at a three-week low after the Fed Chairman’s comments yesterday. Jerome Powell said that the U.S. economy should keep growing at a solid, though somewhat slower pace this year, but he indicated that there are global economic risks to contend with, continued volatile financial markets and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy. Continue reading →
The President said today that significant progress has been made over the weekend in the China trade negotiations, and with that, he has decided to cancel the March first deadline. Off that headline, we see stock futures up triple digits as investors seemingly applaud the news.
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Wednesday’s minutes from the January Fed meeting revealed that the group was not sure whether they would raise interest rates again, this year.
Regarding the balance sheet, almost every Fed participant said it would be desirable to announce sooner rather than later a plan to stop reducing the Federal Reserve’s asset holdings before the end of the year. Continue reading →
The U.S. Dollar is virtually unchanged this morning awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes at 2 pm Eastern, which could bring more clarity to the future of rate hikes. Continue reading →
As key emblems of our nation’s coinage, the honorees of President’s Day hold a special place in our hearts. It’s also a bit quieter place as U.S. financial markets are on holiday. Continue reading →
Good news is often found on a Friday and this week is no different, as we see gold reaching a weekly high, despite the factor of a stronger U.S. dollar in the mix. The yellow metal is shining today, with spot prices up over $7 an ounce at $1,321.40. Continue reading →
Today, let’s take a look at technical data analysis, starting with gold. The price of gold rebounded yesterday after testing the spot level of support at the $1,303 – $1,304 area. Time and sale figures revealed that there were significant bids at those levels keeping the price of gold from falling any further. Continue reading →
Currently the price of Gold is under pressure as the U.S. Dollar index continues to rally versus other world currencies, now approaching the 97 level. Continue reading →
At the time of this report, around 5 am., we see the price of Platinum once again testing the $800 level. Continue reading →
The price of Gold continues it slow move to the downside. This price action coincides with the slow movement to the upside in the Dollar Index. Currently over the 96 handle, the US Dollar Index has experienced virtually no volatility in recent days due to the lack of any significant news stories. Continue reading →
We start the week on a quiet note as noteworthy news stories are hard to find. Continue reading →
Over the last couple of days, we interviewed some prominent Wall Street Gold traders about the metal’s prospects and found that their opinions vary somewhat. Continue reading →
Federal Reserve meeting wraps up today with no change in interest rates expected. Investors will be anxious to hear what the Fed President has to say at the press conference after the 2 pm ET announcement of their rate decision. The main topic the reporters will be asking about is the Fed’s plan to reduce the balance sheet. Will they proceed or will it be put on hold? Continue reading →
What moves the price of Gold these days? Simply put, it’s news and technical levels. Continue reading →
At these levels, the price of Gold is seemingly building a foundation and I expect that in short order the price of Gold will start to move higher and test the $1,303 level of resistance once again. Continue reading →
At the moment, at these levels, the price of Gold is under pressure from higher equity prices and higher treasury yields. I expect this to be just temporary and a recovery should occur with gold once again trying to break through the next level of resistance in spot at $1,303. Continue reading →
Markets here in the states are closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Despite weak Chinese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, Asian Equity markets are all higher overnight putting some pressure on precious metal prices this morning. Continue reading →
Yesterday, the price of Palladium reached another all-time high at $ 1,436.50 per ounce.
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The price of Gold seemingly stuck in the mud despite all the negative news heard around the globe.
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The Palladium Market is starting to see supply emerge in Zurich. In turn. the Palladium EFP is now quoted minus 45 minus 35. Continue reading →
The price of Gold is getting a boost from a weaker U.S. Dollar index and higher bond prices as investors bring new cash into safe haven investments. Continue reading →
The price of Palladium continues to climb on supply concerns. Overnight, the spot price of Palladium broke thru the $1,342 level of resistance as more and more Hedge Fund managers joined the club. Continue reading →
The price of Palladium just broke thru the $1,300 dollar spot level after experiencing a $40 Sweep higher on Friday on only 300 future lots traded. Continue reading →
In any healthy market rally, pull backs are expected before the rally continues and the price of Gold is no different. Continue reading →
China’s Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) was released overnight showing that in the month of December, factory activity contracted for the first time in 19 months. The number of 49.7 indicates a slowing Chinese economy and a weaker number than expected. Continue reading →
Tightening supplies still the main driver of the increase in the Palladium price. Today’s EFP is quoted at minus 75 minus 65, steadying a bit, but still showing the strong continuing need for spot Palladium. Continue reading →
