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Gold Rebounds: Geopolitical Tensions and a Weaker Dollar Gold Rebounds: Geopolitical Tensions and a Weaker Dollar Drive the Recovery Gold prices have rebounded after a recent dip, which followed reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite this temporary pullback, the broader dynamics supporting gold remain intact, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns, and central bank policies. Geopolitical Tensions Support Gold One of the primary factors behind gold’s continued strength is the persistence of geopolitical risks. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine keeps investors seeking safe-haven assets, with gold standing out as a key hedge against global instability. Even with temporary easing of tensions in the Middle East, the broader geopolitical landscape remains a strong support for gold prices. US Dollar Weakness Boosts Gold US economic data presented a mixed picture, which weakened the dollar and provided a boost to gold prices: - **US GDP QoQ (2nd Estimate):** 2.8%, in line with forecasts, indicating steady economic growth. - **US Initial Jobless Claims:** Reported at 213K, slightly better than the forecast of 215K, showcasing a stable labor market. - **US Durable Goods Orders:** Increased by 0.2%, below expectations of 0.5%, signaling a softer investment demand. - **US PCE Price Index YoY:** Rose to 2.3%, matching forecasts but higher than the previous 2.1%. - **US Core PCE Price Index YoY:** Climbed to 2.8%, in line with expectations but up from the prior 2.7%. - **Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Oct):** Fell to -0.40, below the expected -0.2. - **Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index (Nov):** Came in at -2.7, worse than the forecast of -2.4. - **New Home Sales (Oct):** Declined to 0.61M, significantly missing expectations of 0.73M. - **Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Nov):** Plunged to -14, below the forecast of -10. - **Durable Goods Orders (Oct):** Increased by just 0.2%, underperforming the 0.5% forecast. - **Initial Jobless Claims (Nov 23):** Reported at 213K, slightly better than expected (216K), but still pointing to a resilient labor market. - **Chicago PMI (Nov):** Dropped to 40.2, well below the anticipated 44, highlighting weakness in manufacturing. These figures weakened the US dollar, which typically moves inversely to gold, making the precious metal more attractive to global investors. Inflation Concerns and Central Bank Activity Inflation remains a key driver for gold. Planned tariffs on imported goods, proposed by future President Donald Trump, could exacerbate inflationary pressures in the US, further boosting gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. Moreover, gold continues to benefit from a global environment of falling interest rates. Lower rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, while central bank purchases add strong, consistent demand to the market. Emerging Market Demand Strengthens Gold Emerging economies, such as China and India, play a critical role in gold’s price trajectory. In these regions, gold holds significant cultural and investment value, and rising wealth levels contribute to increasing demand. This structural support further solidifies gold’s position as a long-term investment choice. What’s Next for Gold? Gold’s rebound highlights its resilience amid shifting global dynamics. While geopolitical developments like the ceasefire in the Middle East can trigger short-term volatility, the broader drivers—geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and central bank policies—remain firmly in place. As the dollar shows signs of softening, gold is likely to maintain its upward momentum in the long term. Is this the beginning of a renewed rally for gold, or will further global developments bring new challenges? Share your insights in the comments!
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by InvestMate
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USDJPY - A Whole Lotta Pips in 2024!USDJPY has been one of our favourites to trade! We've managed to catch the start of the swing points for each wave since the beginning of 2024. Our entry method remains the same. Break of Trendline. Simple yet very effective if used correctly. Since our last setup, we've moved +600pips in our direction. We're currently holding it at breakeven and riding out the wave! See below for our past setups. Trade 1: Trade 2: Trade 3: Trade 3 (Public Post): Trade 4 (Public Post): Trades 3 and 4 have been public setups. Well done to those that were paying attention and caught it! Goodluck and as always, trade safe!
by WicktatorFX
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USDJPY - A Whole Lotta Pips in 2024!USDJPY has been one of our favourites to trade! We've managed to catch the start of the swing points for each wave since the beginning of 2024. Our entry method remains the same. Break of Trendline. Simple yet very effective if used correctly. Since our last setup, we've moved +600pips in our direction. We're currently holding it at breakeven and riding out the wave! See below for our past setups. Trade 1: Trade 2: Trade 3: Trade 3 (Public Post): Trade 4 (Public Post): Trades 3 and 4 have been public setups. Well done to those that were paying attention and caught it! Goodluck and as always, trade safe!
by WicktatorFX
XAU/USD 27.11.2024OANDA:XAUUSD Hello Traders, A quick update on gold: Wave Orange A is definitely completed. I’m now looking for bullish momentum, either as a 12345 setup (as I’ve drawn) or potentially as an ABC formation leading to my Orange B. The Fibonacci zones remain consistent regardless of the scenario. At the moment, I already have two buy positions. My current target is the retracement level of Wave B. Once I can confirm whether the structure is forming an ABC to B or a 12345 setup, I’ll adjust my target accordingly to the relevant Fibonacci extension level.
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by NeptenFX
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Oil: Time to Short? WTI Set to Plunge Over 10%Hey Realistic Traders, Is Oil About to Crash? Let’s Dive In.... What's the cause of sudden drop in oil prices? U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged strong support for the oil and gas industry, aiming to streamline permits, boost domestic production, and expand drilling on federal lands. He has also criticized renewable energy subsidies and pushed for increased natural gas exports. Aligned with Trump’s stance, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has raised its 2023 oil production forecast to 13.23 million barrels per day, surpassing last year’s record of 12.93 million. Global output is also expected to increase, while weaker oil demand from China, driven by slowing economic growth, adds further downward pressure. These policies and projections support the assumption of lower oil prices ahead How much further could they decline?, Let's analyze it using technical analysis! On the daily timeframe, TVC:USOIL is in a bearish continuation phase, potentially entering wave 3 of the trend. It has also broken out of a head-and-shoulders pattern that developed over the past 60+ days, signaling the end of a consolidation phase. This breakout, paired with a bearish marubozu candlestick, strengthens the case for a continued downtrend. Adding to this, the MACD indicator has confirmed a bearish crossover, providing further confirmation of downward momentum. With these signals aligned, we project a potential drop toward the first target of $60.51, and possibly even further to the secondary target of $57.80 This outlook remains valid as long as the price holds above the stop-loss level at $73. Support the channel by engaging with the content, using the rocket button, and sharing your opinions in the comments below. Disclaimer: "Please note that this analysis is solely for educational purposes and should not be considered a recommendation to take a long or short position on Oil.
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by financialfreedomgoals101
Gold Short Term Analysis December 1stI discussed more of the fundamentals that have impacted the Gold price in my long-term analysis post and how this might play out leading up to Trump's inauguration. In this post I wanted to look at some interesting technical insight that emerged late in Friday's trading session. We saw Gold drop from a high of around 2721 at the start of the week in the NY session as news of the Israel Hezbollah ceasefire filtered through and Scott Bessant as Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary was parsed by the markets. Looking at the Fib retracement levels established following that dip, the recovery in the Gold price has found resistance at each level. I've been playing with LuxAlgo's Smart Money suite of indicators and, in particular, the Fair Value Gap (FVG) and Structure indicators. This has provided some interesting price action insights in the later half of this week. We saw the Asia/London session on Friday send the Gold price up to 2665 with two notable FVGs develop on the 1H chart. The second of these overlapped a Break of Structure (BOS) in the uptrend and the 38% Fib level leaving a liquidity gap in the process. The NY session saw a retracement back to this level as the Fair Value gap was closed. This appears to be a strong indicator of resistance at arounf the 2650 level and a likely sign of a rebound when trading resumes on Monday. With little significant economic news next week, lower yields and US dollar and an increased likelihood of a US rate cut in December it appears that the Gold Price is primed to rise in short-term trade. If the price stays above 2650 into the Asian session this should prove to be a good entry for a long trade with fib levels at 2660, 2677 and 2693 offering useful TPs for anyone looking to play along.
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by dgowty
Gold Long Term Analysis Dec 1stWe saw another week of volatile movements for Gold. This time, the movement appeared to be influenced by news of Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary and the Ceasefire announced between Israel and Hezbollah. This resulted in a sudden drop in the Gold price at the start of the week before we saw some significant economic news released towards the end of the week. The announcement of the ceasefire resulted in some some risk-on movement of money as the market viewed this as an easing of tension in at least one geopolitical hotspot. Some sabre rattling from Russia, mean that this was short lived. Whilst the reaction to Trump's nomination of Scott Bessant for Treasury Secretary seemed a little confused given his more muted comments about the use of tariffs and stated desire to reduce the budget deficit. Both of these, on the face of it, would help to ease inflation and make the Fed's job of lowering rates much easier and should have been a support for the Gold price. Towards the end of the week it appears that the market had better parsed the implications of this pick. On the economic front we had inflation, GDP and labour market numbers broadly come in at expectations along with the FOMC minutes talk of a potential slowing in rate cuts. The probability of a December rate cut increased slightly as yields and the US dollar both dropped. It is possible that the the observed volatility in Gold prices continues in the short-term leading up to the Fed's interest rate decision in December and the economic implications of Trump's policy statements and cabinet picks continue to be debated. Looking at the current trend, we have seen periods of sideways movements following an upwards movement in the price and it is likely that we are entering another phase leading up to the innaguration of the president elect. It has been pointed out the the last seven years have seen a rally in Gold prices, but it is unclear whether the conditions are present for an eight. If the Fed chooses to hold off on a rate cut in December, then there's a good chance we won't. I will look at the likely price movement leading into next week in another post.
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by dgowty
USOIL Is Going Up! Buy! Here is our detailed technical review for USOIL. Time Frame: 1D Current Trend: Bullish Sentiment: Oversold (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bullish The market is approaching a key horizontal level 68.12. Considering the today's price action, probabilities will be high to see a movement to 71.74. P.S We determine oversold/overbought condition with RSI indicator. When it drops below 30 - the market is considered to be oversold. When it bounces above 70 - the market is considered to be overbought. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
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by SignalProvider
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Gold Becomes the Second Largest Central Bank Reserve AssetGold's importance as a reserve asset for central banks is on the rise According to Bank of America, gold has now overtaken the euro to become the second largest reserve asset, To be more precise, B of A should have specified that it is the eastern hemisphere Central Banks that are diversifying out of the U.S. dollar and the euro and buying gold and yuan. Currently, gold accounts for 16% of global bank reserves, while the dollar has dropped to about 58%, down from over 70% in 2002. Poland emerged as the largest buyer of gold in the second quarter of this year (though the specific amount purchased by China's PBoC remains undisclosed). Additionally, Poland is requiring that the gold it acquires be delivered directly to its Central Bank, rather than being stored by London banks. Turkey is another significant gold purchaser, and several African nations have also announced plans to increase Central Bank gold reserves. While it may not happen immediately, there’s potential for gold to surpass the dollar as the top reserve asset, especially if the BRIC nations and other Eastern hemisphere countries go forward with their rumored plans for a gold-backed trade currency. A BRICS Summit will be held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22nd to 24th, where discussions on a new trading currency may take place, though this has not been officially confirmed. On September 5th, Russia announced plans to ramp up its daily gold purchases from $13.5 million to $93 million (1.2 billion rubles to 8.2 billion rubles) for the next month, using surplus revenue from oil and gas. This information was reported by the Russian news agency, Interfax. This move seems to align with the potential development of a BRICS gold-backed trade settlement currency, or even a broader gold-backed currency system. I raise this point because the U.S. Federal Reserve is in a difficult position. It’s facing immense pressure from the market and Wall Street to reduce interest rates, but doing so could trigger a sharp decline in the value of the dollar. The chart referenced above shows a 5-year daily performance of the US dollar index, with the dollar currently testing the 100 level—a key technical support since early 2023. If the Federal Reserve begins cutting interest rates, it's highly likely the dollar will fall to 90, a level last seen in mid-2021. This decline would likely push gold prices toward $3,000 and silver toward $50. A weakening dollar presents several challenges. First, it could accelerate the reduction in the dollar's role as a reserve asset for global central banks. Even more concerning for the US, a depreciating dollar coupled with lower interest rates would make it harder to attract foreign investment to finance additional Treasury debt, a challenge that is already becoming evident. Additionally, the Fed is aware that inflation is running higher than what is reported by the CPI. Reducing rates will further drive real interest rates deeper into negative territory. While the official CPI suggests real rates are positive, using more comprehensive measures like the Shadow Stats Alternative CPI, real rates are currently at -3% using the 1990 CPI method and -6% based on the 1980 version. Negative real interest rates fuel price inflation, contributing to its persistence. Cutting rates further would likely intensify this inflationary pressure. This is one reason gold has been reaching new all time highs almost daily since the Fed cut rates earlier this month. Silver, similarly, is on the verge of breaking into the high $33 range. Precious metals markets are anticipating more than just optimistic Fed rhetoric about a strong economy and lower inflation; they are also predicting a potential return to money printing policies
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by moonypto
The Psychology of Wealth 🔸The psychology of wealth centers on cultivating a mindset that aligns your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with abundance, financial success, and prosperity. 🔸The affirmations you’ve mentioned—such as "money comes easily," "I deserve success," and "I’m in control of my future"—are key components of a wealth-oriented mindset. This approach isn’t just about positive thinking; it’s about rewiring your brain, creating empowering habits, and developing the emotional resilience needed to achieve financial and personal success. 🔸Here’s a breakdown of how these affirmations and principles relate to the psychology of wealth: 1. "Money Comes Easily" ▪️Belief in Ease and Flow: This statement fosters a belief that financial opportunities are abundant and accessible. When you believe money can come easily, you’re more likely to notice opportunities, attract resources, and act on them confidently. ▪️Shift from Scarcity to Abundance: Many people operate with a scarcity mindset, feeling money is hard to earn. By affirming that money comes easily, you break free from this limiting belief and open yourself to creative solutions and ideas. 🔸Actionable Steps: ▪️Identify opportunities in your field or new markets. ▪️Develop skills that make earning money simpler and more sustainable. 2. "I Deserve Success" ▪️Self-Worth and Wealth: Believing you deserve success ties your financial achievements to your sense of self-worth. If you subconsciously feel undeserving, you may sabotage your efforts or settle for less. ▪️Breaking Limiting Beliefs: Many people are conditioned by childhood experiences or societal expectations to believe success is reserved for others. Reaffirming that you deserve success challenges these limiting beliefs. 🔸Actionable Steps: ▪️Reflect on past achievements and recognize your value. ▪️Engage in self-care and personal growth activities to reinforce your worthiness. 3. "There Is an Abundance of Money" ▪️Abundance Mentality: This statement helps shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Believing there’s enough wealth for everyone fosters collaboration, innovation, and generosity. ▪️Law of Attraction: When you focus on abundance, you’re more likely to act in ways that attract wealth and prosperity into your life. 🔸Actionable Steps: ▪️Practice gratitude daily to focus on what you already have. ▪️Seek out stories or examples of abundance to reinforce this belief. 4. "Nothing Can Stop Me from Success" ▪️Resilience and Determination: This affirmation builds a mindset of resilience and perseverance. It reminds you that challenges are temporary and that you have the power to overcome obstacles. ▪️Reframing Failure: By adopting this belief, you view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than insurmountable barriers. 🔸Actionable Steps: ▪️Break big goals into manageable steps to maintain momentum. ▪️Develop a "growth mindset," where challenges are viewed as essential for improvement. 5. "I’m in Control of My Future" ▪️Empowerment and Responsibility: This belief emphasizes personal accountability and the ability to influence your financial destiny. It counters feelings of helplessness and external blame. ▪️Focus on What You Can Control: While you can’t control every external event, you can control your reactions, decisions, and efforts. 🔸Actionable Steps: ▪️Set clear financial and personal goals. ▪️Continuously educate yourself about wealth-building strategies, such as investing, saving, and entrepreneurship. Final Thoughts The psychology of wealth is about more than financial gain—it’s about cultivating a mindset of abundance, gratitude, and empowerment. By believing that money comes easily, you deserve success, and you are in control of your future, you set the stage for proactive behaviors and sustained growth. Pair these beliefs with practical strategies, and you’ll find yourself on a path toward financial freedom and personal fulfillment.
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by ProjectSyndicate
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GOLD increased thanks to the weakening of the USDOANDA:XAUUSD rose, boosted by the weakening of the USD and safe-haven demand due to concerns about persistent geopolitical tensions. Despite recovering in the final trading session of the week, gold still recorded its worst month of performance since September 2023. The US Dollar Index fell to its lowest in more than two weeks, but was still up 2% in November as Republican Donald Trump's victory earlier this month boosted expectations of big fiscal spending. , higher tariffs and tighter borders. This month, gold prices have fallen more than 3%, the worst monthly decline since September last year. After Mr. Trump's victory, the USD continuously increased in price and triggered a strong sell-off in the gold market. OANDA:XAUUSD forecast Geopolitical instability is still increasing, gold prices may still increase in the near future. Gold is often considered a safe investment in times of economic and geopolitical instability such as trade tensions or conflict. The new administration's policies in the US can impact economies, causing the central bank to increase gold reserves. This prompted a sharp increase in gold trading by central banks. This is the group that bought the most gold on the market recently. BCA Research recommends buying gold when prices fall due to long-term prospects. Gold is a commodity that benefits from the policies of the new administration in the US. Increased global policy uncertainty will support gold buying demand.
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by Xayah_trading
End of Year Palladium Bull Run \o/From the current notation, I see this leveraged ETF on Palladium rising approximately 45% until the end of the year. The reasons are as follows: Fundamental Factors : With increasing sanctions on Russia, one of the main exporters of palladium, global supply may become constrained. Furthermore, inflationary pressures might drive commodity prices higher. Technical Indicators : The Palladium chart has recently formed a higher high, and a higher low appears to be developing. The price has crossed above the 200-day SMA, and now the 30-, 50-, and 200-day SMAs are bullishly aligned. Seasonality: The seasonal strength in OANDA:XPDUSD is expected to begin the week after next. So, we could get ready for rising prices in Palladium!
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by p4917