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Gold teetering as bond yields and dollar rip higher
Gold has a reputation of being of an inflation hedge and safe haven in uncertain times but that's not working for it right now.
Lithium sector breaking down as bond yields burst higher
Global X’s Lithium & Battery ETF, under the ticker code ‘LIT’, is one of the many victims from the recent surge in risk-free rates.
Volatility trading guide: its causes and the most volatile markets
Markets are always on the move, but the speed and size of price changes is what creates excitement (and risk) for traders. So, let’s take a look at how to trade volatility, and which markets experience the highest levels of volatility.
Gold should be getting hammered but isn’t - that’s interesting
If gold can’t weaken substantially in these conditions, when will it? And what happens when the tide eventually turns, with the US dollar and bond yields turning lower?
WTI crude oil finally set to mean revert? Asian Open - 20/09/2023
Whilst WTI crude oil made light work of breaking above $90, it faltered around $95 and left a potential key reversal day below historical highs. And with the potential for the Fed to be more hawkish than money markets are currently pricing in, it could shake the bullish oil tree and trigger a correction against its strong trend.
Crude oil: risk-laden week and bullish sentiment pose a threat to fresh longs
A decent pullback in crude oil is not a stretch given how lopsided near-term sentiment and positioning appears to be.
US dollar, USD/CAD, WTI crude oil analysis: Commitment of traders report (COT)
The USD is on the cusp of flipping to net-long exposure among G10 currencies according to data compiled by IMM (International Monetary Market). And despite the resurgence of US dollar strength, oil continues to perform well and market positioning is looking increasingly bullish for the weeks or even months ahead.
Lithium sector’s big test as bond yields threaten to break higher
Containing upstream producers through to auto manufacturers such as Tesla, the Global X LIT ETF can be used to track sentiment towards the lithium sector.
Stimulus and seasonality could power mining sector gains
A trade idea to play what what is traditionally strong period for mining stocks.
EUR/USD, AUD/USD, USD/JPY analysis: Commitment of traders report (COT)
Whilst AUD/USD has held above key support levels despite a slew of weak data from China, large speculators and asset managers have increased their bearish bets against it. Bears are also making more of a presence against EUR/USD, and large speculators increased their gross-long exposure to JPY futures by ~50% last week.
Gold has looked healthier on the charts
Gold's outlook has turned nasty, at least when priced in US dollars, breaking its uptrend along with the 50-day moving average.
Gold gains as major market risks subside
With the US dollar and bond yields soaring until just over a week ago, it’s remarkable the gold price didn’t fall further during August.
USD, GBP/USD analysis: Commitment of traders report (COT) – 04/09/2023
It is also worth noting that the 2-year yield printed a bearish engulfing week after a failed attempt to break and hold above 5%. And if yields continue to move lower over the coming weeks, it will likely weigh on the US dollar. Large speculators are slowly loosening their bullish grip on GBP/USD futures, with short exposure rising by 25% last week. Traders are also showing renewed bullish interest in gold and silver.
Crude oil looking good as fundamentals, technicalsalign
Crude oil looks set to resume its battle with sellers parked around the $84 per barrel level.
Gold grinds higher ahead of key inflation reports
Gold facing significant two-way price risk as major inflation reports loom on the horizon.
Gold: make-or-break week for USD as short-dated yields test fresh highs
A pivotal week for interest rates and the sustainability of the US dollar rally.
Gold, AUD/USD, Dow Jones: Commitment of traders report (COT) - 28/08/2023
The commitment of traders (COT) report shows how large speculators are positioned across futures markets on the CME exchange.
Iron ore rally faces its next big test
Iron ore has been rallying hard but will stimulus speculation end in sorrow?
Gold Price Analysis: Gold to See 6th Down Day as Real Yields Hit 14-Year Highs?
Gold is threatening to close lower for its 6th straight day, with potential to extend its drop toward $1865 before finding support...
Nasdaq 100 analysis: Commitment of traders report (COT) – 21st August 2023
The commitment of traders (COT) report shows how large speculators are positioned across futures markets on the CME exchange.
Hedging in trading: meaning, strategies and examples
Discover what hedging means and the different hedging strategies you can use – including hedging CFDs, options and futures.
EUR/USD, Gold Analysis: Commitment of traders report (COT) – 14th August 2023
The commitment of traders (COT) report shows how large speculators are positioned across futures markets on the CME exchange.
WTI crude oil and natural gas fan fears of another round of inflation
Natural gas – a key inflationary input – is teasing markets with a bullish breakout on the eve of a key US inflation report in the US. A day after WTI hit a new YTD high.