As requested, I'm going to post my morning thoughts in one continuous thread. Here is the outlook for 04/25/12 or 25/04/12: Markets flat ahead of...
Silver took yesterdays news harder than gold, probably focusing more on the European manufacturing slowdown than the Sovereign debt issues. Dutch...
Sarkozy loses first round in the French elections. This creates the scenario that the French/German alliance on fixing the European debt issue is...
Got the short covering rally yesterday, moving silver up some .80 but no follow through as the markets ended only slightly higher. Lots of things...
Everyday "they" have been trying to break the metals down. Gold seems softer, but silver very resilient. Need to watch the Spain auction today and...
Difficult to write anything inspiring. Last week gold got its bounce into the mid $1,670's and today sold down to initial 'weak support" around...
North Korea fires dud, but the story is they fired. Not a major immediate threat but add Iran. Syria. Economic numbers weaker, maybe not a Q3...
Late Post... drafted originally about 7am ET Equities and oil up again today with moderate presuure on the US$ should keep metals in tight...
Global equities got hammered yesterday as Spain and Portugals debt pricing rose. Leading some to opine that the European situation is worsening....
News from the RCM conference. Everyone complaining about the slow markets. let me re-state. People that are new to the market ( last 7 years)...
Back in the saddle after an extended vacation in the California dessert. Long day ahead. Might as well get back in the swing, albeit after three...
Platinum was the best trade so far this year. About mid January it was suggested that on a ratio basis buying the white metals against gold would...
Markets relatively flat overnight. Fed holding one day meeting tomorrow to determine rates, which are widely expected to stay the same. The market...
Markets treading water ahead of US jobs report. The report should set the tone for the day. Metals will take their cue from the US$ and equity...
Was attending the PDAC in Toronto the last few days. Over 30,000 mining types invaded TO.. what a show it was! Here's a recap of my thoughts for...
Good Morning, Still trying to sort out the Wednesday flash-crash and its implications. Dollar oblivious to reassuring Euro-statements and oil...
I have been asked to comment on what happened today. Short answer more sellers than buyers. Sorry, I'm a little punchy from lack of sleep. I...
On a 6 am flight, thought I would squeeze this in before cab arrived. Target of $37.20 was hit yesterday and even thow durable goods orders were...
LOOKS LIKE... Looks like the EU will provide the funding. Looks like the equity markets are moving higher. Looks like housing market in the US...
Markets still sensitive to equity moves. gold closing under $1,775 Friday was a weak sign and equities are again weaker this morning. Fed speaks...
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