The Gold Bugs Index, often a leading indicator of spot prices, is headed for a test of the 2008 low at 150 after breaking support at 210. A 13-week Twiggs Momentum peak below zero suggests continuation of the primary down-trend.
The ASX Gold Index also signals another decline after breaking support at 2000. Retracement that respects the new resistance level would strengthen the signal.
Spot gold has not yet broken support at $1200/ounce, but the metal is likely to follow the two miners indices. A 13-week Twiggs Momentum peak below zero would strengthen the signal. Breach of primary support would offer a target of $1000/ounce*.
* Target calculation: 1200 – ( 1400 – 1200 ) = 1000
Dollar Index
Higher interest rates and a stronger dollar would increase downward pressure on gold.
The yield on ten-year Treasury Notes is headed for a test of 3.00 percent after breaking medium-term resistance at 2.75. Breakout would indicate a primary advance to 3.50 percent*. Reversal below the rising trendline is unlikely, but would warn of another test of 2.50. Higher yields are likely to strengthen the dollar.
* Target calculation: 3.00 + ( 3.00 – 2.50 ) = 3.50
The Dollar Index retraced to test medium-term resistance at 80.50. Breach of the declining trendline would suggest a rally to 81.50. Continuation of the decline is unlikely after Fed commencement of the taper and upward breakout above 81.50 would signal a primary advance. Recovery of 13-week Twiggs Momentum above zero would strengthen the signal.
* Target calculation: 81.5 + ( 81.5 – 79 ) = 84