Gold Testing Higher LevelsGold is edging higher. As predicted, we are running into resistance from a cluster of levels in the $1780's. This is confirmed by red triangles on the KRI at $1778 and $1784. We have one more level to go at $1789 before we are able to test a previous value area beginning at $1795. The Kovach OBV is still strong but appears to be wavering. If we retrace, we expect support at $1777 or $1770.
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Gold Smashes Lower LevelsGold has begun the month of July with a massive selloff, giving up the 1800's entirely. We saw support at 1815, but that was quickly faded and we broke through to the value area between 1795 and 1815. However, 1795 did little to provide support and we have collapsed further to support in a cluster of levels between 1784 and 1795. It does look like we are finding support here, confirmed by a series of green triangles on the KRI. Additionally, we look quite oversold as confirmed by the Kovach OBV. Watch for a relief rally back to 1795. If gold continues to sell off, then 1777 is the next target.
Bonds Soar off the Russia/Ukraine ConflictBonds have soared as risk off sentiment prevails as the Ukraine conflict intensifies. Russian forces are bearing down on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and civilian casualties are mounting. ZN has blasted off from highs at 127'08, through 127'22, and well into the 128 handle. We have cleared 128'01, the first level in the 128's, and have just broken through 128'10. With such a strong bull impulse, it is difficult not to anticipate a pullback or sideways currection at this point. We are likely to at least range at current levels, between 128'01 and 128'11, with a ceiling at 128'24. If not, expect a retracement to 127'22. Worst case, it is certainly possible that we will retrace the entire move to 127'08 (recall that gold did this just last week).
Gold: some infosHi Guys,
the top made when price hit 200SMA diverge a little with RSI.
Lower band of light blue area may be last line for support for the distribution period B to C to continue.
Need to consider that retracement of AB may be completed.
Price is forming 3-3-3 moves inside violet TR.
B was formed due to uncertanties iro US-China negotiations and possibly deteriorations affecting World economies.
But how USD/JPY is reacting? What are DXY and other inter-connected markets doing? Will the Yuan be subject to manipulation? What's their structure and what can they tell us?
Please share your view and for additional infos about Gold have a look to the related ideas linked at the end of this post.
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RISK-OFF YEAR: BREXIT & US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: BUY GOLD @12592016, the year of the Risk-Off Asset
Historically Gold has performed +10-20% in the 6 months into US Presidential Election years AND also by longing Gold on this pull-back it opens up the opportunity to benefit from the potential tail risk that the UK votes to "Brexit" in which Gold will likely trade through $1400.
Gold is one of my favourite plays for 2016 for these reasons so I suggest a strategy of:
Buy GOLD - 1@1259 2@1237 3@1210
Long term TP $1395 SL $1195
Short term TP $1310 SL $1195
- Near-term on a UK Vote to stay we will likely see Gold risk-on sell off towards the $1200 handle - this is a great opp to get a good average price by buying Gold on its way down as I expect Gold to trade close to $1400 by years end and into the Election.
- A UK Vote Leave will put Gold close to the $1400 level within a week.
- The time-risk are asymmetrically skewed to the upside for Gold IMO as 1) in the near term, Brexit and Global economic unbalance uncertainty buoys the precious metal; Further, the recent failure of risk markets (SP/DJ) to set new highs despite posting recovery, likely signifies the end of the equity bull run, and thus the start of the Gold bull Run.
- and 2) The US FOMC Rate Hike Cycle, US Presidential election and wider Global Economic concerns of Deflation and low-growth which is a systemic issue and is also likely to be the case for the foreseeable future (with the 2nd and 3rd largest Central Banks - ECB and BOJ under pressure - among much of the developed world) all contribute to drive the increase in risk-off/ safe haven demand for Gold over the Long-Medium term.
- Gold is selling-off due to the increased risk appetite in the market currently as the near-term Brexit risk is soothed by "Stay" biased polls - HOWEVER, with Gold Volatility trading 50% lower than it was a week ago (reflecting the settled risk this week) with current ATM at 15%, and with 1M Risk-Reversals trading with a positive call skew of 3% we can expect an upward bias over the coming weeks/ months.
- As lower Implied Vols are projected across the 12m options curve and the 12m Futures curve is also trading contango which both imply the Gold market sentiment is for the price to rise.
- Finally, as the FOMC Rate hike cycle intensifies over the medium-term, bond prices will come under pressure, thus driving further demand for Gold as the higher quality and higher return asset is sought.