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  • Stock Market: Volatility still low; short-term uncertainty

    July 24, 2013, 6:56 AM

    Positive expectations following better-than-expected Apple’s earnings release. Broad market indexes still at their all-time highs.

  • Crude Oil: Bullish Scenario Executed. Time for a Correction?

    July 23, 2013, 7:17 AM

    In the recent four weeks, the oil bulls fueled the rally and witnessed their own pro-growth scenario on Friday. Investors are probably wondering what to do next. Some of them took profits after four weeks of growth. Will there be more sellers? Where are the oil bears? Will they show their claws and trigger a deeper correction this time? Can they be third time lucky? If you want to know our take on these questions, I invite you to read today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Indexes fluctuate within tight range, still close to all-time highs

    July 23, 2013, 6:46 AM

    Lower volatility in the midst of earnings season. Will the stock market continue to creep higher?

  • Gold's Relationship with the U.S. Currency and Stocks

    July 22, 2013, 9:52 AM

    Today, the USD Index declined to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level based on the June - July rally. Does it change the outlook for the greenback? After today’s open stocks climbed up to new historical highs. What impact could this have on further prices of gold? Is it a breakout or just a fake-out? Before we'll know the answers to these questions, we invite you to read today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Still in an uptrend; lower volatility

    July 22, 2013, 6:35 AM

    Mixed market as technology stocks lost some ground on Friday. No clear sell signal for the broad market yet

  • Crude Oil: Is It Right Time to Take Profits after Four Weeks of Growth?

    July 19, 2013, 8:19 AM

    Without a doubt, the recent four weeks were profitable for those who had previously gone long light crude. The combination of Ben Bernanke's comments, strong data and a further decline in crude oil inventories pushed the U.S. crude oil to over $108 per barrel which is its 16-month high. In this way, oil bulls almost reached their next target level. Investors are probably asking the same questions once again. Can oil climb higher in the near term? Is the final top already in? If you want to know our take on these questions, I invite you to read today's essay.

  • Stock Market: New all-time highs, but short-term correction in sight

    July 19, 2013, 6:32 AM

    Market sentiment unexpectedly cooled in yesterday's after-hours trade, as Google Inc. announced worse-than-expected earnings. Indexes may retreat from record highs.

  • Is It Right Time to Buy Mining Stocks?

    July 18, 2013, 10:50 AM

    The U.S. equity market is near its all-time highs. Could it prompt investors to switch once again from gold ETFs to equities? If gold moves lower, will it trigger lower prices in mining stocks? For those looking for a great opportunity to enter the mining sector at today's levels, the classic trading methodology which teaches that “you do not try to catch a falling knife” seems worthless. If you don’t want to be caught by surprise, before you decide to buy some “cheap” mining stocks, we invite you to read our today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Indexes maintain narrow range

    July 18, 2013, 7:38 AM

    Fed talk with no clear effect on markets, at least for now. Investors wait for more quarterly earnings releases as S&P500 struggles with its May all-time high.

  • Gold Price in India: Waiting for Guidance from Fed Chairman

    July 17, 2013, 9:25 AM

    Yesterday gold declined and lost 0.65%. Gold buying slows as cautious investors cashed in their profits after the recent steep rise. It seems that no one is interested to buy at these levels. Will gold climb up once again? Or maybe the rally in the yellow metal will fail? Can we find any guidance in the charts? If you want to know our take on these questions, I invite you to read today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Short-term correction or trend reversal?

    July 17, 2013, 6:40 AM

    Fed talk may affect the global markets again. Mixed reaction to quarterly earnings releases as Coca-Cola disappoints.

  • Is It Time For a Breakout or for the Final Bottom in Silver?

    July 16, 2013, 10:38 AM

    Without a doubt, the most important event this week will be Ben Bernanke's testimony before Congress. Investors are now focused on it and probably wondering will he surprise the markets once again? The price of silver has been stuck in a tight range for the last three trading sessions after the increases last week. What’s next? Will silver be very sensitive to what happens after that testimony? Will it trigger a breakout above the important resistance level or a further decline in the white metal? Before we'll know the answers to these questions, we invite you to read today's essay and find out what's the current outlook for silver.

  • Crude Oil: Oil's First Target Level Reached. What's next?

    July 16, 2013, 7:45 AM

    Commodity markets enjoyed a rally last week after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the huge stimulus program would stay in place for some time. Light crude climbed up to over $107 per barrel and reached its target levels. Investors are probably wondering what to do next. Can oil climb higher in the near term? Or maybe the final top is already in? If you want to know our take on these questions, I invite you to read today's essay.

  • Stock Market: Lower volatility amid short-term uncertainty

    July 16, 2013, 7:26 AM

    Indexes still at their highs, but there is risk of a correction. The ongoing quarterly earnings releases fuel investor optimism.

  • Gold Price in India: Trading Under Strong Resistance

    July 15, 2013, 8:28 AM

    Today the yellow metal priced in rupees climbed up beyond the Rs 77,526 level. Although it is the highest level since the June bottom, gold’s first resistance zone hasn't been invalidated. Have gold traders in India refrained from fresh purchases? Does it mean gold can get cheaper in the near term? Does it mean that the final bottom isn’t in yet? If you want to know our take on these questions, I invite you to read today's essay.

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