Fundamental Analysis

Gold prices are back above $5,000, but will likely need a catalyst to push back towards the highs seen at the end of last month. But this is a somewhat unique double-feature week, with the release of both jobs and inflation numbers for the…
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Last year, the dollar posted its worst annual performance in 8 years, driven primarily by geopolitical concerns. Early Monday, a new front emerged that could weaken the dollar, taking markets by surprise. Media reports suggested that…
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the Yen (USDJPY) has been weakening this week, with the USDJPY once again trending towards levels that have sparked intervention in the past. A stronger dollar has contributed to the trend, but analysts generally attribute the move to the…
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Markets this week have once again been sending mixed signals, though perhaps not as severe as the crash in precious metals last week. Gold rose above $5,000 per ounce but was unable to hold the gains. Silver rose, only to crash again. Stock…
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Markets are pricing in a rate hold after the BOE meeting on Thursday, following December inflation that came in slightly hotter than anticipated. However, markets also expect the easing cycle to continue, so traders will be keenly looking…
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The ECB is widely expected to keep rates unchanged after its monetary policy meeting on Thursday, the first decision of the new year. Despite the strong consensus and market pricing, there is a chance that it could rile up markets a bit.…
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The top news at the start of the week is the ongoing meltdown in the metals market. Gold prices have dropped more than $1,200 per ounce in less than a week. The collapse in silver prices has been even more dramatic. Copper and iron ore…
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It's been a wild ride for precious metals this week, and the asset moves are flashing major warning signs for the markets. As every Gold ( XAUUSD) and silver trader knows, these moves are not normal. The big question for everyone now is…
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US President Donald Trump precipitated a rout in The Dollar ( USD ) on Tuesday, which pushed the EURUSD above the key 1.2000 handle. The greenback had the worst single-day performance since last year's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement,…
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Markets and economists are in agreement that the Fed will hold rates unchanged at the upcoming meeting on Wednesday. Not only that, but the odds of a rate hike at the subsequent meeting in March are just 14%. If the Fed delivers on…
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