Market Trends & Outlook

Oil Prices are Pumped Up

Today crude oil futures advanced another 5%, bringing the gain for the United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) up to 9.3% so far this week.

Gold Prices Take a Breather

After an eight-trading day run gaining 5%, gold has finally taken a breather. As the U.S. dollar dropped from $98 to $96.50, gold volatility jumped above 12% and prices enjoyed a nearly $70 rise to re-test gold’s February 20 price high near $1,350.

Gold Prices Take a Breather

After an eight-trading day run gaining 5%, gold has finally taken a breather. As the U.S. dollar dropped from $98 to $96.50, gold volatility jumped above 12% and prices enjoyed a nearly $70 rise to re-test gold’s February 20 price high near $1,350.

Oil Edges the $50 Support Level on Lack of Demand

Many of the current news headlines tie oil’s recent decline to lower expectations on world growth outlooks. WTI Crude Oil has dropped 23% from its $66.60 on April 23rd to a low today of $50.59.

Stocks Will Trump Tariffs

A couple of months ago we noted in Blinded By The Bonds the paltry yields available on long term debt. Since the 2008 financial...

Stocks Will Trump Tariffs

A couple of months ago we noted in Blinded By The Bonds the paltry yields available on long term debt. Since the 2008 financial...

Will Gold’s Volatility Return This Summer?

Except for January, gold volatility has been almost non-existent in 2019. Price action has been active, with an $80 price range this year (6% high to low). It’s easy to forgo looking at gold when equities have been so active, but the charts are starting to show some interesting set-ups.

Corn Prices Sink Further After USDA Report

More bearish news for corn today as the USDA released its Crop Production report.  Ending and world stocks reported much higher numbers than estimates...

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