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Markets May be Tied Too Close to the Fed
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it may be done cutting rates, for now at least. Of course, the central bank could change its mind, and quickly, if the economic data stream shows further deterioration or if a U.S./China trade deal appears to be a no-go. Thus far, the Fed appears to be trying to maintain its patience, and the central bank could also see good things ahead for the U.S. economy. Another matter could be speaking to investors right now. The Fed has been... Continue Reading
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The Possible Effects of a Weaker Dollar
The mighty dollar is not as mighty as it once was. Going back to the mid-1980s, the dollar index has lost about half of its value. HALF… Not only does the chart of the dollar index over the past three decades paint a bearish picture for the currency, but recent moves by other nations to move away from the greenback are also adding to bearish sentiment. While the dollar has enjoyed a long run as king of currencies and the reserve currency of choice; that... Continue Reading
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IS GOLD ON THE VERGE OF A BREAKOUT?
As we have stated regularly for some time now, the global financial landscape appears to be headed for some significant changes. These changes may affect how investors look at various financial markets and may be the catalyst for a large shift in both investor allocation and sentiment. What are some of the issues we are referring to? There are several noteworthy issues in play right now that may significantly impact financial markets. Here we will briefly outline just a few, and discuss why these issues... Continue Reading
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Buy the Dips
Stocks finished the day after Thanksgiving moderately lower. Gold, on the other hand, finished the day with strength, up nearly $9 per ounce on the session. Of course, lower stocks and higher gold could be due to a wide variety of reasons. The day could, however, be indicative of trends to come. The day’s upside in gold puts a little distance between the market and chart support in the $1450 area. Another dip towards $1450 could, however, see further buying interest and perhaps even a... Continue Reading
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