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Will the Dollar Hinder Precious Metals in the Short-term?
September 13, 2011, 12:00 PMGold has been recently moving lower while the USD Index has been moving higher. The outlook for the Euro Index remains bearish and this has been confirmed by significant moves lower. Does this mean that we should ready ourselves for lower prices in the precious metals sector as well? Today's essay discusses such a possibility in light of the recent action in currencies.
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Is This the Final Parabolic Upswing? Comparison of Two Precious Metals Bull Markets
September 9, 2011, 12:00 PMToday's essay is a thorough comparison of the current and previous bull market. After all, since history rhymes, looking at the analogy should provide us with clues as to what can happen next. In particular, we will be able to estimate if we’re currently on a verge of the final parabolic upswing and if this bull market is likely to end soon.
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The Swiss Franc and Gold - A Short-lived Relationship?
September 7, 2011, 12:00 PMThe Swiss National Bank announced today that it would no longer support the floating rate of the franc and that it would artificially impose a lower limit on the EUR/CHF exchange rate at 1.20. Without any doubt, the SNB has a glib tongue but how does it expect to beat the financial markets? No one knows that, just as no one is quite sure about the impact of this decision on precious metals. Our today's essay gives you a handful of clues as to how the currency exchange will most likely influence the price of gold and silver.
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No Doldrums This August - Is This the End of Action for Mining Stocks?
September 2, 2011, 12:00 PMAugust this year was truly an extraordinary month when it comes to precious metals. Parabolic rallies, $100 corrections, credit rating downgrades and an extremely tense situation overall. Will the tension continue throughout September? Or will mining stocks investors have a breather? Our essay tries to give you an outlook for the first weeks of fall.
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Stocks at Rock Bottom, Gold at Top - Is a Bigger Correction Underway?
August 26, 2011, 12:00 PMStocks have been drifting sideways at low levels in the past two weeks. However, the downside potential seems to be limited. As rumors about QE3 are ubiquitous, precious metals investors ask themselves: "What are the implications for gold and silver?" Today's essay tackles this issue.
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Quick Correction in Gold or the First Part of a Bigger Decline?
August 24, 2011, 12:00 PMThe current sharp decline in gold and silver did not arrive unexpected as the precious metals have been short-term overbought for many days. The question remains if this week's plunge is almost over and will gold soon be on its way to $2,000 and higher or is this just a beginning of bigger decline.
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Currencies Waver, Stocks Go Back-and-forth - What Will Be the Outcome for Gold?
August 19, 2011, 12:00 PMThe euro has been wrestling with the dollar for some time now and the result of this clash may be either a strong spur or a suppressor for precious metals. So might be the action on the general stock market which has been moving in a rather bumpy manner. What will be the likely influence of both those markets on gold? Today's essay provides you with information regarding that matter.
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Top in Gold?
August 16, 2011, 12:00 PMGold has been moving sharply higher in the past weeks (outperforming silver and mining stocks), but it paused after reaching the $1,800 barrier - will it manage to move above it soon?
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Will the Stock Rollercoaster Trigger a Rollover in Gold?
August 12, 2011, 12:00 PMAn unimaginable series of ups and downs following the U.S. credit rating downgrade shook the stock markets this week. Despite the fact that investors started to regain their lost confidence, gold continued to appreciate. As this is not a typical situation, some might see the markets as behaving irrationally. Is this really the case and gold will run out of steam soon? Or will it retain its upside potential and move higher? Based on the recent developments, we try to provide you with an answer.
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U.S. Loses Top-Notch Credit Rating. Is Gold Still AAA?
August 10, 2011, 12:00 PMFear is spreading across the markets as the U.S. loses its AAA credit rating. Investors are hedging themselves against uncertainty by buying gold. Is gold still AAA also in the short run?
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The Euro Index Fails to Move Up Decisively. Will Gold Manage to Do What the Euro Did Not?
August 5, 2011, 12:00 PMThe Euro Index has recently failed to confirm its move up. Conversely, the USD Index has not depreciated seriously. These developments most probably will have an impact on the precious metals sector, especially on the metals themselves. Can the situation on the currency markets stop gold on its way up? Our today's essay examines these issues.
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U.S. Debt Crisis Temporarily Resolved - Mining Stocks Yet to See a Resolution
August 2, 2011, 12:00 PMIn a last-minute agreement, the U.S. House of Representatives prevents its country from default. The deal is just that - a raise of the debt ceiling, not the reform of the deficit drivers. As such it its effects on the markets seem to be only temporary. This remains true for the precious metals market which finds itself in a rather unclear situation. What may ignite movement and which direction will the prices go? Among contrary signals, we aim to identify the most important ones.
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Will the Debt Ceiling Debate Coincide with the Short-term Ceiling for Precious Metals?
July 29, 2011, 12:00 PMLast week gold appreciated among the U.S. debt limit debate. As the rise was accompanied by bearish signs and tense situation in the currency markets, the outlook for precious metals is not crystal clear and we need to try to answer last week's question once again: "Is the breakout in gold confirmed?" This essay tries to untangle a knot of uncertainty that has been recently prevalent in the PM market.
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Is This the True Breakout, or Are We In for a Correction?
July 26, 2011, 12:00 PMBy reaching the level of $1,610 gold has seemingly confirmed its breakout. However, bearish signs cloud the picture and rise questions. Is this breakout the real thing? Or is the price movement going to run out of steam, triggering declines? Our analysis strives to give you the answer during this hot period on the precious metals market.
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Psychological Barrier Reached - Where is the Precious Metals Sector Headed Now?
July 22, 2011, 12:00 PMAs gold hits the psychological barrier of $1,600, questions arise whether the breakout has become fact. Are the mining stocks influenced? This essay discusses the implications of recent developments for the short-term price movements.
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