Markets

Mar 15, 2014 at 08:04

For the past several weeks, our commentaries have dwelled on factors unrelated to what so many other writers have focused, primarily demand from a variety of sources, shrinking supply of…

Mar 15, 2014 at 07:55

Summary: Long term - on major sell signal since Mar 2012. Short term - on mixed signals. Gold sector cycle - up as of 12/27.

Mar 15, 2014 at 07:24

When the buying stops and the selling starts, that results in a change in trend. Then this a confirmed change in behavior. The chartist must have a tool to monitor…

Mar 14, 2014 at 20:23

The Ukraine and China pose clear and present danger to global markets.

Mar 14, 2014 at 17:10

To the point: we don't support having any short-term positions in the market now.

Mar 14, 2014 at 17:04

Weekends are a good time to review investment risk management strategies. If an approach or system can manage to avoid the common bear market pitfalls below, the odds of successfully…

Mar 14, 2014 at 16:12

The emerging market turmoil in January got the safe haven ball rolling. The slowing U.S. economy then added another boost, especially with Yellen keeping the same policies as Bernanke. And…

Mar 14, 2014 at 15:16

Central bank forward guidance and communication are all fine and good, but it is liquidity that moves the markets. When liquidity is plentiful asset prices tend to rise and when…

Mar 14, 2014 at 14:04

Governor Chris Christie is damaged goods. Revelations regarding lane closures on the Washington Bridge peaked with a 'Very Sad' Chris Christie Apology. Yet, I suspect the final chapter on that…

Mar 14, 2014 at 13:44

Gold's strong rebound upleg this year has been driven by big gold-futures buying. After abandoning gold last year, American futures speculators are returning to the yellow metal in droves. These…