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  • Gold as a System Hedge

    August 16, 2013, 6:04 AM

    Gold is a special investment vehicle that requires careful focus and analysis separate - there's much to the gold market than just the inflationary forces. There's no doubt that the latter affect the gold market. However, it doesn't happen in a way that many people often suggest. How does it happen? Read today's commentary and find out.

  • What the Silver to Gold Ratio Tell Us About Silver’s Future Moves?

    August 15, 2013, 11:03 AM

    Today, silver climbed up once again and reached its highest level in a month. At the same time, gold extended its gains to a three-week high. Do these growths change the outlook for these precious metals? What’s next? Can silver climb higher in the near term? Is it possible that the silver-to-gold ratio will give us some interesting clues? If you want to know our take on these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Prolonged uncertainty as investors weigh mixed news and data

    August 15, 2013, 7:40 AM

    Earnings releases, Fed talk and economic data announcements translate into further uncertainty. Indexes continue to fluctuate near their recent highs

  • Stock Market: Volatility still low as indexes fluctuate near bull market highs

    August 14, 2013, 7:09 AM

    Indexes extend sideways trend. Short-term uncertainty ahead of economic data announcements.

  • The Recent Price Action in Silver: Breakout or Fakeout?

    August 13, 2013, 11:43 AM

    Without a doubt, the recent four days were profitable for those who had previously opened speculative long positions in silver. We saw a sharp rally which pushed prices up to a near two-month high. In the recent two days the S&P 500 index dipped, extending losses. Is this the beginning of a period of negative correlation between stocks and the white metal? Will it last longer? What impact could such action have on future silver prices? If you want to know our take on these questions, we invite you to read our essay.

  • Crude Oil: Will Shallow Correction Trigger Further Rally?

    August 13, 2013, 7:55 AM

    Unexpected strength in trade data from China and worries about tensions in the Middle East have supported light crude’s prices in the recent days. Light crude climbed up to over $106 per barrel and reached the previously-broken rising uptrend line. What’s next? Will the upcoming U.S. economic data announcements support crude’s prices? Can oil climb above $110 in the near term? Or maybe the oil bears will return and trigger a deeper correction? If you want to know our take on these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay.

  • Stock Market: No clear direction in sight

    August 13, 2013, 5:50 AM

    Uncertainty ahead of economic data announcements. Indexes still near their bull market highs; topping pattern formation or just a flat correction within an uptrend?

  • Gold as an Anti-Inflation Hedge?

    August 12, 2013, 3:30 PM

    The mantra that gold is the only inflationary hedge to use should have a closer look. Here is one.

  • Gold Price in India: Double Top or Further Rally?

    August 12, 2013, 3:14 PM

    Although the Reserve Bank of India and the government made an attempt to discourage further purchase of gold, the buyers didn’t give up and gold climbed up to over Rs 80,000 per ounce once again. Will the busy marriage and festival season push the shiny metal higher? Will gold remain above the psychological barrier of Rs 80,000? Before we know the answers to these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay and find out what the current outlook for gold priced in rupees is.

  • Stock Market: Sentiment weakens slightly as indexes approach the lower limit of the recent trading range

    August 12, 2013, 12:00 PM

    Profit-taking mode on amid fears of Fed tapering. Investors await further economic data announcements this week.

  • Is Plunging U.S. Dollar Bullish or Bearish News for Gold?

    August 9, 2013, 8:17 PM

    Gold climbed up to over $1,316 per ounce on Friday after a drop to a three-week low earlier this week. Its recovery was helped by the weakness in the U.S. dollar. The American currency slid to a seven-week low after having fallen for five sessions straight. Does this change the outlook for the greenback? Should investors abandon the USD? What if the recent decline is already over and buyers will push the dollar higher? What impact could such action have on future gold prices? If you want to know our take on these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay.

  • Stock Market: More uncertainty as the market continues to consolidate

    August 9, 2013, 6:46 AM

    Stocks still in a tight trading range. Topping pattern formation or just a flat correction?

  • Stock Market: Short-term uncertainty as indexes bounce back

    August 8, 2013, 6:58 AM

    Stocks rebound from recent drop as investors hope for the bull market to continue. Market sentiment warms up a little.

  • Gold Price in India: Trading In the Important Zone

    August 7, 2013, 9:34 AM

    Last week, the government raised the import tariff value of gold as prices of the precious metals have risen in the global market. Although this decision resulted in a new three-month high, the yellow metal gave up the gains and dropped below Rs 80,000 per ounce. Will Indian investors revert to buy gold? Will gold prices climb up once again and remain above this psychological barrier ahead of the busy marriage and festival season? Before we know the answers to these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay and find out what the current outlook for gold priced in rupees is.

  • Crude Oil: Double Top or Just a Pause?

    August 7, 2013, 8:25 AM

    In the recent days the price of light crude has declined and dropped below $106 per barrel. Will the upcoming data from the United States and China give the market an idea about possible future demand? Will the oil bulls give up and realize their earlier gains? Are oil prices really expensive at these levels? Will we see them going lower from here? Or maybe they will trade sideways? Before we know the answers to these questions, we invite you to read our today's essay and find out what's the current outlook for light crude.

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