Posts On Economic and Geopolitical News

August 9, 2018 |

The Risk of Recession is Rising

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The gold market has been quiet as a lack of any fresh, bullish catalysts combined with low summer trading volumes takes a toll. Despite higher stocks, a stronger dollar and a robust appetite for risk, however, the yellow metal could potentially find a bottom any time now. Although current market dynamics may not be seen as being bullish for gold, those very dynamics that are currently weighing on gold could potentially change, and change quickly. Underneath all of the current economic optimism, risk appetite and... Continue Reading

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August 5, 2018 |

Now is the Time

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Now is the perfect time to start making a significant in physical gold. Not only that, but now is the ideal time to make such an investment using an IRA account. With the yellow metal hovering around a one year low and over 40 percent off its all-time high, patient investors could potentially be rewarded handsomely. Gold prices have been in a downtrend for several months after breaking lower from an extended trading range. Although the market could be at or near a long-term bottom,... Continue Reading

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August 3, 2018 |

Will The Fed Provide More Clarity?

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The Federal Reserve is set to complete its latest policy meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Although no action is expected from the central bank at this meeting, the markets are expecting the bank to reiterate its previous stance. The next action from the Fed is very likely to occur in September, with another possible hike later in the year. Some have recently, however, called into question the need for another two hikes this year. Recent data suggest that the U.S. economy is humming along nicely, and... Continue Reading

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July 28, 2018 |

The Hits Keep on Coming

Catalyst

The gold market has remained under some renewed pressure, as slow summer trading conditions as well as a lack of risk aversion continue to take a toll on the metal. With so many issues currently working against the market, it is not surprising that prices have thus far been unable to rally. The dollar index has played a huge role in gold’s lack of upside in recent months. The greenback is hovering around a 12-month high still, and has thus far not shown any real... Continue Reading

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July 26, 2018 |

Could This Be the Market’s Undoing?

Bubble Pop

There is no shortage of potential headwinds when it comes to stocks. The potential for a larger war over trade, a stronger dollar, higher inflation and a more hawkish Fed could all potentially weigh on equities and risk assets. There is another issue currently at work, however, that could possibly prove to be the catalyst for an end to the bull run in stocks. This issue is likely unknown to the majority of investors, but could play a powerful role in the stock market’s demise.... Continue Reading

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July 20, 2018 |

Take Advantage Now

Gold Coins Sold

The gold market continues to remain on the defensive, as prices have not been able to distance themselves from 12-month lows. Weaker crude oil, a stronger dollar, rising yields and higher stocks have all taken a decidedly bearish toll in recent weeks. Selling pressure has seen the metal drop to 12-month lows, while also potentially threatening to take it down even further. Sentiment in the sector is bearish, and could arguably be seeing an extreme level that may not be sustainable. In other words, right... Continue Reading

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July 17, 2018 |

Watch the Yield Curve

US Yield Curve

Investors and global financial markets have done a fantastic job of remaining optimistic despite numerous potential headwinds. Ongoing tensions over global trade, higher oil prices and rising interest rates are just a few of the major issues that markets are contending with. There is something else happening behind the scenes, however, that could point to major troubles ahead. The flattening of the yield curve is becoming more and more a cause for concern, and the idea of the curve becoming inverted is a distinct possibility.... Continue Reading

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July 10, 2018 |

Not So Fast

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The U.S. Dollar has been on a tear in recent months, and is currently trading around a 12 month high. The strength seen in the currency in recent months has almost certainly been a major factor in gold’s recent lack of upside, and further gains in the greenback could keep the pressure on. The significant impact the dollar has had on the gold market is not likely to continue indefinitely, however, and once this trade reverses course the outlook for the metal could be extremely... Continue Reading

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July 6, 2018 |

Is a Full-Blown Depression in the Cards?

Stock Market Panic

As investors await the latest FOMC meeting minutes, the ongoing battle over global trade remains at the forefront of attention. China, the EU, the U.S. and other regions thus far appear determined to dig in and try to hold their ground as tensions over trade escalate further. The current tit-for-tat exchanges of tariffs could be only the beginning, with even larger measures potentially being implemented. Although the opinions are quite varied as to how a global trade war could play out, such a scenario could... Continue Reading

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July 4, 2018 |

A Buying Opportunity

Gold Stone

The gold market has continued to see selling pressure as a combination of bearish factors take a toll on market sentiment. While the recent slide in gold prices may be viewed as “bearish” or a negative by short-term traders, smart long-term investors will likely welcome lower prices. The notion of rising interest rates, a strong appetite for risk and a stronger dollar have all affected gold and hard assets. Sentiment is currently very poor, and the market’s technical posture is also lacking. Key moving averages... Continue Reading

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