Gold Stages Major Breakout, Breakout Retest Likely N/T

Gold is regaining its lost luster.  Last week, it staged what could turn out to be a major breakout.  If genuine, the metal in due course could head toward retracing 61.8 percent of the September 2011-December 2015 decline. Gold ($1,400.10) … Continued

Dec ’16 Trend Line Defended – Decent Odds Gold Recaptures Broken Support

Gold faced pressure after running into resistance six weeks ago.  The subsequent drop cost the metal long-term support at $1,300-plus.  Gold bugs were not ready to give in that easy, though.  They defended a rising trend line from December 2016.  … Continued

Markets Doing Fed’s Work — Real Interest Rates Are Tighter

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Market participants have no clue how to read Wednesday’s FOMC minutes.  The latter failed to settle the debate as to whether or not the Federal Reserve will move in September.  Treasury bonds are acting as if the message was dovish … Continued