Futures Market and Politics All that glitters is “not” gold?
From a personal trader’s “Historic” diary, it is always fun to write a “Futures” diary. In January 1980, the Texas oil tycoon Nelson Bunker Hunt and other partners became famous for succeeding in cornering the silver market. Prices peaked at $50/oz, and then collapsed to $10/oz. in less than 30 days! Historically, the only […]
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Signals for 06/13/2011
SELL GOLD This is what John Maynard Keynes would say if he were alive today! A recent article in a financial paper advocated a return to the Gold Standard, and disagreed with John Maynard Keynes’ famous statement “Gold is a barbarous relic”. The financial meltdown of 2008 and the current Middle East turmoil […]
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The Trend is not Always Your Friend?
Today on the CNBC TV channel, an old time trader and newsletter writer Dennis Gartman was very bullish on metals and bearish on the US Dollar. It sounds to me like a promotional script to attract the public to follow the trend. Is it time to respect historical levels and be a contrarian? […]
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“Hi-yo, Silver! Away!”
Silver is now approaching the January 1980 peak of $50.20 per oz. Traders who follow historic data will watch this level carefully. To be a Lone Ranger and pick a market top, you will need a mechanical timing trading tool. This is what I discuss in my webinars. Happy Trading.
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