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• The Many Aligning Signals in Gold

  October 14, 2019, 9:51 AM

  

  Precious metals moved strongly on Friday, and did so on significant volume. The reversals we have seen on Thursday got resolved with a heavy thud. Let's dive into the many charts and perspectives and explore how well they support the upcoming move across the sector.

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• Important Economic News Calendar: October 14 - October 18, 2019

  October 14, 2019, 7:40 AM

  

  The markets basically ignored the Fed talk last week, as U.S. - China trade war developments stole investors' attention away from the scheduled news releases. But it was worth paying attention to our last week's News Calendar that highlighted U.K.'s economic data preceding end of week GBP rally. This week, we will have some potentially moving news releases too. So let's take a look at those events.

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• The USD Index: Having Reached Important Supports, It's Primed for Upswing Now

  October 11, 2019, 7:42 AM

  

  The USD Index is setting itself up for a sizable move that we won't watch disinterested. The charts have sent their message, upon which we have acted. Let's assess the outlook for the days ahead as it stands right now.

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• The Fed Grows Concerned - Should Gold Investors Do the Same?

  October 10, 2019, 8:23 AM

  

  The Fed released the minutes from its last meeting yesterday. What can we learn from the new light they shine on the U.S. monetary policy? How will it affect the gold market?

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• The Allure of Upswings in Miners and Silver

  October 9, 2019, 7:49 AM

  

  The entire precious metals sector rallied yesterday, but the upswing was particularly visible in case of silver and (especially) mining stocks. Both: silver, and miners moved to new October highs. Silver's breakout was tiny, but miners rallied relatively significantly and that's the part of the current long trade that's particularly profitable. Of course, these profits are near to nothing compared to what's likely ahead in case of the big short trade that we plan to profit on in the following months, but they add their part to the overall results. Please note that a small long position here also means staying temporarily out of the short position, which brings the likelihood of re-entering them at higher prices.

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• Employment Data, Rate Cut Speculations and Gold

  October 8, 2019, 7:24 AM

  

  If you look at the manufacturing data only, the relative strength of the jobs figures surprised. Another positive development were the upward revisions for August and July. The unemployment rate again dropped, this time to 3.5 percent. What will that mean for the Fed and gold?

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• Gold in the Negative Real Interest Rates Environment

  October 7, 2019, 7:35 AM

  

  Many believe that negative interest rates will never arrive to the United States. This can't possibly happen here. The discussions of their theoretical benefits almost remind you of the not-in-my-backyard mentality. But this is not true - they are already present in America. Hard to believe it? Hiding in plain sight, let's take it a step further and look at gold in the negative real interest rates environment.

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• Important Economic News Calendar: October 7 - October 11, 2019

  October 7, 2019, 6:52 AM

  

  The markets were shaken by PMI numbers releases last week. And it was worth paying attention to our last week's News Calendar, as we pointed them out early in the week. This week, we will have some potentially moving news releases too. So let's take a look at those events.

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• Oil Deals Us an Instantly Profitable Rebound

  October 4, 2019, 6:34 AM

  

  Oil has indeed recovered from the key support, and our decision to open long positions became immediately profitable. It's up to the bulls to prove their mettle right now - how far can they take the oil price? Let's consult the charts and assess the unfolding move's veracity.

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• The True Causes Behind the Yield Curve Inversion and Gold

  October 3, 2019, 11:57 PM

  

  By now, everyone and their brother has heard about the yield curve inversion. How come it has inverted and how much should we read into it? Is it really such a reliable indicator of an upcoming recession? Let's dig into the true causes behind the inversion and find out what its meaning for the gold market.

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• Stumbling Manufacturing and Rising Gold - Now or Later?

  October 3, 2019, 7:27 AM

  

  American manufacturers are scoring ever deeper recessionary readings. We haven't seen this bad an ISM Manufacturing reading in quite a while. Can it take the broader economy with it? And what about gold - when exactly will it get its shine?

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• When Will the Turnaround in Gold Likely Come? Implications for Silver?

  October 2, 2019, 7:53 AM

  

  In yesterday's analysis, we emphasized that even though a big decline in gold is already underway, it's likely that it won't be a straight move down and there will be periodic corrections. Moreover, we provided price targets from which the bounce could start. Based on the circumstances, it might even be a tradable move. In today's analysis, we're going to show you that there are signals suggesting that the turnaround might start relatively soon - during this month.

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• Silver’s Q4 Seasonal Outlook

  October 1, 2019, 10:37 AM

  

  History repeats itself. Not always, and not 100%, but often enough and to an extent that’s significant enough to make these repetitions potentially profitable.

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• Can the Oil Bulls Succeed in Their Comeback Attempt After Yesterday's Slide?

  October 1, 2019, 9:15 AM

  

  After several days of relative hesitation, oil did finally moved through and closed below an important support level, making our position immediately profitable. Can the bulls however mount a strong enough response to invalidate the breakdown? So far, it doesn't seem very convincing...

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• Is Reserve Bank of Australia a New Friend of Gold?

  October 1, 2019, 7:56 AM

  

  Reserve Bank of Australia joined the chorus of easing central banks, cutting interest rates to record lows. Predictably, that sent the Aussie dollar plunging. Should gold bulls cheer this move?

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