Tag: dollar

September 9, 2021

The Debt Limit, the Stock Market, and Gold

The U.S. stock market surges higher as investors refuse to look at alternatives, even as the government risks defaulting on its debt and jeopardizing the U.S. dollar.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold turned around at $1,834 for the 4th time but has maintained its short-term bullish pattern of higher lows.
  • Physical gold demand is surging in India and China (gold’s two largest consumer markets) after a slow summer, which could boost returns this month.
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged Congress to raise the debt limit as soon as possible, or risk irreparable damage to the United States’ credit rating and currency.

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September 3, 2021

The U.S. dollar losing steam?

Gold needs a catalyst to jump out of the $1,800 zone, and U.S. dollar weakness might be the answer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold’s 200-day moving average and 50-day moving average are headed for a “golden cross,” which might be enough to push gold above the $1,837 resistance zone.
  • Goldman Sachs predicts that the U.S. dollar index has very limited upside potential – all the positive news has already been priced in.
  • The United States’ Afghanistan exit has damaged the nation’s reputation, further deteriorating the post-WWII Bretton Woods economic system where the dollar is king.

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August 27, 2021

A beautiful bounce, but will gold continue?

As the gold market approaches a period of seasonal strength, investors will be watching for a higher high.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold has jumped back up to its $1,800 trading channel after putting in a higher low at $1,690.
  • Historically, September has been gold’s strongest month in terms of price performance. Next month could follow suit.
  • The U.S. Dollar continues to strengthen against other currencies, making gold more expensive for foreign investors and threatening gold’s rally.

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August 20, 2021

Gold vs. Money Supply

The price of gold has tracked the rapid expansion of money supply throughout history, both in the United States and globally. As M2 continues its long-term parabolic growth, so will gold.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold found a new ceiling around $1,790 after a solid $100 bounce.
  • The ratio between gold and M2 money supply suggests that gold’s long-term bull market has further to climb.
  • The velocity of M2 money supply is sitting at all-time lows. A trend reversal could mean rapid inflation, and a flood of money moving into gold.

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July 22, 2021

Gold’s Tug-of-War

Bullish stock market sentiment and unexpected U.S. Dollar strength are putting pressure on gold, while increased volatility in the equities and bond markets support safe haven demand for the yellow metal.

Key Takeaways:

  • The economy seems to encounter new risks every day, from the rise of COVID-19’s delta variant to extended supply shortages and record inflation numbers.
  • U.S. Dollar strength and bullish stock sentiment are creating headwinds for gold, delaying the escape from its year-long correction phase.
  • Gold proved its value as a stable safe haven on Monday, emerging as one of the only winners during the sudden market volatility.

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July 9, 2021

Gold Sets the Stage for its Next Rally

As inflation metrics continue to break records, the U.S. dollar could be reaching a breaking point.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold has been rising steadily for the past week, recovering from its $100 drop-in June.
  • Existing home prices have increased 24% over the last year and rent is up 9.2% in 2021, yet CPI only reflects a 2.2% increase in housing costs. When will CPI catch up?
  • Premiums on some precious metals products at record highs, reflecting a heavy increase in consumer demand for gold and silver.

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July 2, 2021

Bullish Indicators Balance the Bad

In both the stock market and the precious metals markets, investors face a paralyzing collection of bearish and bullish evidence. Everyone is looking for the asset that will emerge as the winner in this new era of finance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold continues to show some weakness following its recent drop. It looks like it might be headed to retest the March lows, but several indicators are signaling a bullish reversal when or before it gets there.
  • The stock market is as white-hot as the housing market, but some money managers worry equity valuations are in a dangerous position. Stocks look priced to perfection, meaning any shock to the system could trigger a major correction.
  • The next couple of weeks will provide some excellent entry points for gold investors. Precious metals are providing a rare pocket of value in today’s extremely expensive financial ecosystem.

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June 25, 2021

A $100 Drop Halts Gold’s Bullish Trend

Gold bounced off the 50% correction line after last week’s plunge. The metal’s next move will either strengthen the bullish reversal or signify a continuation of the 10-month bear market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Expectations for rising interest rates buoyed the U.S. dollar and halted the recent rally in precious metals prices.
  • Gold has formed a reverse head and shoulders pattern, which typically indicates a bullish reversal. If the pattern holds, gold could continue the upward stair-step that began in March.
  • The U.S. dollar rose 2% against other currencies last week, but the currency remains in a long-term bearish trend with little chance of a reversal.

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