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Commodity prices forecast to be strong in 2023

The StoneX Metals and Energy Markets Annual Outlook forecasts double digit percentage increases for seven out of twelve commodities tracked.

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March 13, 2023 05:34 PM
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Gold finds relief as dollar rally pauses – for now

For gold to make a stronger recovery, we will have to see a surprise miss on Friday’s NFP

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Gold finds relief but risks tilted to downside

But will today’s FOMC minutes match the recent hawkish Fedspeak? And – more importantly for gold traders – will the dollar and yields have further to run on the Fed story?

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European Open: Gold consolidates ahead of FOMC minutes

Gold may be on the quiet side now, but it’s unlikely to remain the case if the FOMC minutes go as we suspect.

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Gold extends drop on strong US data

Retail sales become latest data to beat expectations, adding to sticky inflation narrative

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Gold drops but will it find some love again?

The move lower coincided with the dollar attempting to form a base...

Gold nuggets

Is gold set for a ‘sympathy bounce’ towards 1900?

Whilst we suspect gold could eventually head for $1800, it shows the potential to revert to $1900 first.

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February 8, 2023 01:46 AM
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Gold down but not out as traders eye NFP

All the attention is going to be on the US jobs report.

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February 3, 2023 11:36 AM
Gold nuggets

European Open: Gold considers a fresh 9-month high, PMI’s in focus

Trading volumes may be lower due to China’s lunar new year celebrations, but it didn’t prevent gold from trying to break to a new cycle higher overnight.

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European Open: Silver’s rally has been strong, but a pullback could be due

Silver prices have rallied nearly 40% since the September low, yet key resistance looms around $25 and a multi-week bearish divergence is forming.

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January 4, 2023 06:05 AM
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Gold edges lower as focus turns to CPI, Fed

Traders are continuing to pay respect to the key $1800 resistance level.

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Gold falls victim to strong US data

Factory orders and ISM services PMI both beat expectations

Gold nuggets

Gold may experience more pain than gain

…amid rising rates and potential for dollar recovery

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Copper turns red as China concerns mount

The situation is escalating, and people don’t want to be caught offside with the weekend fast approaching.

Gold trading

Gold still not out of woods

Although the case for peak inflation has grown, interest rate increases are not yet pausing in the US and elsewhere

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What are the most traded commodities?

The most traded commodities are energy sources like oil and gas, plus metals such as gold and agricultural products. Here we break down the top ten most traded commodities and explain how each one is traded.

Gold nuggets

Gold still vulnerable as attention turns to US data

Outlook remains bearish after metal fell back below the low of 2021 around $1676.

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Gold still vulnerable as attention turns to US data

Outlook remains bearish after metal fell back below the low of 2021 around $1676.

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European Open: Bullish bets for gold futures are on the rise

After identifying a potential sentiment extreme a couple of weeks ago, we now note that bullish bets for the December gold futures contract have spiked.

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European Open: Bullish bets for gold futures are on the rise

After identifying a potential sentiment extreme a couple of weeks ago, we now note that bullish bets for the December gold futures contract have spiked.

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Nothing changes for gold, stocks as yields resume higher

Bearish trend persist for indices and metals as investors watch yields continue to rise following a flurry of central bank action this week.

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Stocks, cryptos and metal plunge

Rising interest rate expectations and fears over recession continue to weigh on sentiment

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Gold breaks down

In an environment of rising interest rates around the world, investors continue to dislike assets that have little or no yield