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Gold Hits Resistance

Gold has increasingly been in the news lately, after quite some time of little interest for the metal.  Besides Fed rate news, the US...

Corn’s Price Chart Near Technical Apex Before USDA Report

Traders are anxiously awaiting Friday’s USDA’s numbers. Available data was lacking when the government was shut down, and on Friday the Crop Production and...

Corn’s Price Chart Near Technical Apex Before USDA Report

Traders are anxiously awaiting Friday’s USDA’s numbers. Available data was lacking when the government was shut down, and on Friday the Crop Production and...

Bullish Factors in Oil That the Charts Aren’t Reflecting

The oil charts look overbought, but seasonal factors and other factors show a bullish case for oil. The arctic blast of cold air that...

Bullish Factors in Oil That the Charts Aren’t Reflecting

The oil charts look overbought, but seasonal factors and other factors show a bullish case for oil. The arctic blast of cold air that...

How Oil Prices in the Short Term and Long Term Can Differ with Venezuela’s Turmoil

The government shutdown has overshadowed major news developments in other parts of the world. What may be Venezuela’s biggest news this century occurred this...

Oil Prices Hitting Resistance & Technically Looking Weak

Crude has risen over 25% since its bottom on Christmas Eve. The $42.50 level was a clear level that acted as support and resistance...

Oil Prices Hitting Resistance & Technically Looking Weak

Crude has risen over 25% since its bottom on Christmas Eve. The $42.50 level was a clear level that acted as support and resistance...

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