
Analysis Topic: Commodity Markets - Metals, Softs & Oils
The analysis published under this topic are as follows.Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gold Falls Despite U.S. Dollar Wobble on Chinese Currency Diversification Concerns / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: GoldCore
Gold closed trading at $1,039.80/oz In euro and GBP terms gold is trading at €699/oz and £635/oz. Support for Gold is currently seen at $1,030/oz and resistance at $1,053/oz.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gold, India’s Capital Asset through History / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Ganesh_Rathnam
 India's obsession with gold is well known around the world. To most Western   commentators, this obsession seems irrational, and Indian people seem like   incurable gold bugs.
India's obsession with gold is well known around the world. To most Western   commentators, this obsession seems irrational, and Indian people seem like   incurable gold bugs.
However, on closer examination, gold ownership in India is neither excessive nor irrational. In fact, when religious, cultural, and historical perspectives are considered, India's appetite for gold seems rather matter of fact indeed. Nonetheless, it is not lost on any Indian worth his or her salt that gold is the asset that best protects wealth and freedom.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gold Trading, Playing the Moving Average and Momentum Ratios / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: John_Winston
 For those enamored of the current bullish moves in the Gold market, there’s   still plenty of reason the believe that the yellow Gold bus has more than enough   gas in its tank to make the trip up to the next important Fibonacci extension   ratio without too much difficulty.
For those enamored of the current bullish moves in the Gold market, there’s   still plenty of reason the believe that the yellow Gold bus has more than enough   gas in its tank to make the trip up to the next important Fibonacci extension   ratio without too much difficulty.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Gold in the Early Stages of Breaking Out in Multiple Currencies / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Ned_W_Schmidt
 October 2009 has developed into a truly glorious month. For the first time in   history the average monthly price for US$Gold will exceed $1,000. Certainly all   are celebrating such a wonderful event. Perhaps the most important aspect of   this remarkable event is that the purveyors of price suppression and   manipulation theories can now turn off the lights in their caves. Reality has   crushed their misconceptions. If an $800 bull market is   price suppression, give me some more!
October 2009 has developed into a truly glorious month. For the first time in   history the average monthly price for US$Gold will exceed $1,000. Certainly all   are celebrating such a wonderful event. Perhaps the most important aspect of   this remarkable event is that the purveyors of price suppression and   manipulation theories can now turn off the lights in their caves. Reality has   crushed their misconceptions. If an $800 bull market is   price suppression, give me some more!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Watching the U.S. Dollar versus Gold / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Mike_Paulenoff
One of the key market relationships we’re watching is the dollar and gold. If the dollar turns up in a big way and sustains the gains into the close, then tomorrow could be a very dangerous session for equities.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Introducing the New Gold and Silver Companies Index (GSCI) / Commodities / Gold & Silver Stocks
By: Lorimer_Wilson
 To meet the growing needs of investors interested in investing in   the broader, yet small-, micro- and nano-cap skewed, precious metals mining   sector (i.e. the ‘juniors’)  4 new indices have come on the scene lately to wide   acclaim. They are the Gold and Silver Companies Index (GSCI) and the Precious Metals Warrants Index (PMWI) and 2 all   encompassing commodity-related company indices (i.e. also including commodities   other than just gold and silver) the Commodity Companies Index (CCI) and the Commodity Warrants Index   (CWI).
To meet the growing needs of investors interested in investing in   the broader, yet small-, micro- and nano-cap skewed, precious metals mining   sector (i.e. the ‘juniors’)  4 new indices have come on the scene lately to wide   acclaim. They are the Gold and Silver Companies Index (GSCI) and the Precious Metals Warrants Index (PMWI) and 2 all   encompassing commodity-related company indices (i.e. also including commodities   other than just gold and silver) the Commodity Companies Index (CCI) and the Commodity Warrants Index   (CWI).
Monday, October 26, 2009
The CRB Index, One Inflation Indicator The Government Can't Ignore / Commodities / CRB Index
By: INO
 Here's One Indicator The Government Can't Ignore
Here's One Indicator The Government Can't Ignore 
  
  There is an indicator   which has been around since 1957. It has accurately forecasted every   inflationary and deflationary cycle since. 
Monday, October 26, 2009
Gold Follows Stocks By Giving Back Early Gain / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Adrian_Ash
THE PRICE OF GOLD  gave back early gains in London on Monday, dipping below last week's all-time  record finish versus the Dollar as European stock markets also gave back an  early 1% rise.
  
  Asian trading was light, with Hong Kong closed for a holiday.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Gold Progress & Stages of Public Interest / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Neil_Charnock
 I  received some great feedback this week that really got me thinking in a  different direction other than analysis of gold, markets, economic news and  gold stocks.  I posted an article late  last week titled Gold IS and this covered how I see gold as the only viable asset  class and investment game in town.  The  feedback related to investor perceptions on the subject of gold  investment.
I  received some great feedback this week that really got me thinking in a  different direction other than analysis of gold, markets, economic news and  gold stocks.  I posted an article late  last week titled Gold IS and this covered how I see gold as the only viable asset  class and investment game in town.  The  feedback related to investor perceptions on the subject of gold  investment.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Commodities Are on the Move / Commodities / Commodities Trading
By: Howard_Katz
 Gold is now safely above the $1,000 mark,  and there are two aspects to this, one good, one bad.  The good aspect is that $1,000 is now a floor  (whereas from March 2008 to Sept. 2009 it acted as a ceiling).  The bad aspect is that we are now vulnerable  t to a pull back to $1,000., and we need to be on guard for this  possibility.  Pull backs to support are  tricky and come when least expected.  The  decline in gold to $680 just a year ago was a decline to the support defined by  the giant symmetrical triangle of 2006-07.   The support was at the apex of the triangle, which was precisely $680  (on the semi-log chart).
Gold is now safely above the $1,000 mark,  and there are two aspects to this, one good, one bad.  The good aspect is that $1,000 is now a floor  (whereas from March 2008 to Sept. 2009 it acted as a ceiling).  The bad aspect is that we are now vulnerable  t to a pull back to $1,000., and we need to be on guard for this  possibility.  Pull backs to support are  tricky and come when least expected.  The  decline in gold to $680 just a year ago was a decline to the support defined by  the giant symmetrical triangle of 2006-07.   The support was at the apex of the triangle, which was precisely $680  (on the semi-log chart).
Monday, October 26, 2009
Gold Stocks Short-term Consolidation as Silver Continues to Outperform / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Douglas_V._Gnazzo
 The gold stocks, as represented by the GDX index, lost 3.48% for the week, to   close at 46.69. Last week's report had the following to say on GDX:
The gold stocks, as represented by the GDX index, lost 3.48% for the week, to   close at 46.69. Last week's report had the following to say on GDX:
Presently, GDX is testing support at 48. If this level does not hold, the index will most likely fill the open gap (blue horizontal arrow). More significant support resides further below at 45, followed by intermediate term support at the yellow band.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Gold Calls the World Bankers’ Bluffs / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Graham_Summers
 In  Friday’s essay we discussed the frightening chart of the US dollar index. In  particular we focused on the manner in which the Dollar has broken critical  support (76) and is on its way to its all time low of 72. Below that… and we’re  in uncharted territory.
In  Friday’s essay we discussed the frightening chart of the US dollar index. In  particular we focused on the manner in which the Dollar has broken critical  support (76) and is on its way to its all time low of 72. Below that… and we’re  in uncharted territory.
Long-time readers know that I’m no fan of Ben Bernanke. But Bailout Ben is in no way unique in his thinking (though he has managed to spend more money than WWI, WWII, and the New Deal combined).
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Realistic Shot at Making 200% in the Canadian Oil Sands / Commodities / Crude Oil
By: DailyWealth
 Despite what most people believe, investing in oil is actually   simple, easy, and capable of building a lifetime of wealth.
Despite what most people believe, investing in oil is actually   simple, easy, and capable of building a lifetime of wealth. 
                
                All you need   is this four-step plan: 1) Buy an established, well-run oil producer like   ExxonMobil or ConocoPhillips. 2) Hold it for years and collect dividends. 3)   Always reinvest those dividends. 4) Get rich. 
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gold Topping Action Continues / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Merv_Burak
 The gold topping  activity continues with the price moving sideways while momentum keeps getting  weaker and weaker.  Something’s bound to  break soon, will it be up or down?  I  hate to say it but at this point my money is on the down side, but will change  fast should gold close above the $1075 mark.
The gold topping  activity continues with the price moving sideways while momentum keeps getting  weaker and weaker.  Something’s bound to  break soon, will it be up or down?  I  hate to say it but at this point my money is on the down side, but will change  fast should gold close above the $1075 mark.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gold, Silver, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Commodities ETF Trading / Commodities / Commodities Trading
By: Chris_Vermeulen
 The past week in gold, silver, oil, natural gas and the broad market wasn’t   anything to write home about. We are seeing controlled profit taking which is   making the market choppy. Many traders are getting very bearish on the market   which is a good thing in my opinion. According to my market internals, sentiment   and volume analysis we should get a shake out (sharp dip) which would make   traders exit their positions before the market continues higher.
The past week in gold, silver, oil, natural gas and the broad market wasn’t   anything to write home about. We are seeing controlled profit taking which is   making the market choppy. Many traders are getting very bearish on the market   which is a good thing in my opinion. According to my market internals, sentiment   and volume analysis we should get a shake out (sharp dip) which would make   traders exit their positions before the market continues higher.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gold and Crude Oil Rally, A Long Term Look / Commodities / Commodities Trading
By: John_Winston
 When you get right down to it, no matter what techniques one might rely on   for his investment decisions there is one thing that they all have in common.    In order to be successful an investor has to be on the right side of the longer   term trends.
When you get right down to it, no matter what techniques one might rely on   for his investment decisions there is one thing that they all have in common.    In order to be successful an investor has to be on the right side of the longer   term trends.
We are all bombarded with daily charts and sometimes weekly, but looking at the long term monthly charts can reveal areas where price on the long term has historically shown to be important turning or continuation points. Not only do they give you a perspective or where price has been in the past, it gives you an idea of where price is now in relation to where major peaks and bottoms occurred.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
A Billion Hungry Mouths, China’s Grain Demand Could Explode / Commodities / Agricultural Commodities
By: Sean_Brodrick
 While most commodities have blasted   off, agricultural commodities have lagged the rally. I think that’s going to   change in a big way, thanks to a country with a billion hungry mouths and plenty   of cash. I’m talking about China. And I have three picks to play China’s growing   hunger.
While most commodities have blasted   off, agricultural commodities have lagged the rally. I think that’s going to   change in a big way, thanks to a country with a billion hungry mouths and plenty   of cash. I’m talking about China. And I have three picks to play China’s growing   hunger.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Junior Gold Mining Stock List / Commodities / Gold & Silver Stocks
By: Adam_Brochert
 I have created a junior Gold Miner stock list/index for my own use and thought I   would share it for those who may be interested. I was hoping that by sharing   this list, I may get some feedback and suggestions for improving this list. This   list is very important to me for one reason: I plan to use it to make   money.
I have created a junior Gold Miner stock list/index for my own use and thought I   would share it for those who may be interested. I was hoping that by sharing   this list, I may get some feedback and suggestions for improving this list. This   list is very important to me for one reason: I plan to use it to make   money.Read full article... Read full article...
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Roubini Hates Gold, He Was Wrong On The Dow (So Far), Wrong Again? / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: Andrew_Butter
 I was a huge fan  of Professor Roubini until on 14th March he declared that the rally  was a dead cat sucker bounce, at that point I realised that alas; everyone is  human. On reflection perhaps he was also wrong about the current account  deficit “causing” the crunch, my view is that was just a sideshow. But that’s  history; and big picture he got to the right answer in Technicolor before  anyone else.
I was a huge fan  of Professor Roubini until on 14th March he declared that the rally  was a dead cat sucker bounce, at that point I realised that alas; everyone is  human. On reflection perhaps he was also wrong about the current account  deficit “causing” the crunch, my view is that was just a sideshow. But that’s  history; and big picture he got to the right answer in Technicolor before  anyone else.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Rising Gold Dances but Won't Die with the U.S. Dollar / Commodities / Gold & Silver 2009
By: The_Gold_Report
 With all the 'strong dollar' rhetoric coming from the Fed and broken-record   Bernanke, it's a wonder any investors are making money. But one we know and   trust is. . .because he's not listening. "The U.S. will continue to take   a laissez faire approach to the dollar," says John Doody, Economics Professor   for nearly two decades and current author and publisher of Gold Stock   Analyst. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, John   explains how he measures gold's price performance, why he believes most   investors don't have enough gold stocks in their portfolios and which companies   he's making money on right now.
With all the 'strong dollar' rhetoric coming from the Fed and broken-record   Bernanke, it's a wonder any investors are making money. But one we know and   trust is. . .because he's not listening. "The U.S. will continue to take   a laissez faire approach to the dollar," says John Doody, Economics Professor   for nearly two decades and current author and publisher of Gold Stock   Analyst. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, John   explains how he measures gold's price performance, why he believes most   investors don't have enough gold stocks in their portfolios and which companies   he's making money on right now.

