Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Climb Despite Powell’s Hawkish Comments

Gold prices increased on Thursday despite Powell’s comments that interest rates may not be high enough to combat inflation. This increase might be because investors had already priced in Fed hawkishness earlier in the week.  Some Fed officials are emphasizing the possibility of further rate hikes if inflation does not decline toward the 2% annual Read More…

Technical Analysis

Are Equities Too Hot Right Now? Nasdaq Technical Analysis

Intro NQ has rallied 9% in a little over a week and is now only 4% away from all-time highs. With all the geopolitical mentions going on around the world it just shows that markets are 100% completely disconnected from reality. We are living in a ‘fake’ time and nobody is considering the risks that Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Maintains Its Ground Amid Anticipation of a Peak in Fed Rate Hikes

On Thursday, gold prices remained relatively stable as the US dollar and Treasury yields declined amid expectations that the Federal Reserve might halt interest rate hikes. The dollar index slipped, and US 10-year note yields hit a three-week low, bolstering gold’s appeal. Bob Haberkorn from RJO Futures noted that gold was strengthening due to indications Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Climbs as Yields Decline on Mixed US Data

Gold closed higher Thursday as US Treasury yields retreated while investors absorbed mixed US economic data. US Economic Surprise Index (Source: Bloomberg) The US economy expanded at a faster-than-expected rate in the third quarter due to strong consumer spending and a strong labor market. Gross domestic product went up by 4.9% annually in the last Read More…