Gold rallies as the Dollar retreats

A tall shadow on the Dollar Index warns of selling pressure. Breach of the new support level at 98 would indicate a test of the rising trendline at 96. A Trend Index peak below zero warns of selling pressure. A weakening Dollar will increase demand for Gold.

Dollar Index

Spot Gold is testing resistance at $1440/1450 after consolidating above short-term support at $1400. A Trend Index trough above zero indicates buying pressure. Breakout above $1450 is likely and would offer a short-term target of $1500/ounce.

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Gold: The rally continues

The Dollar Index is testing resistance at 98; breakout would offer a target of 100. The stronger Dollar has softened demand for Gold.

Dollar Index

Silver is retracing to test its new support level after breakout above $16. Respect of support at $16 would signal an advance to $17.50. Gold and silver tend to move in unison.

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The Gold Bugs Index, representing un-hedged gold stocks, is retracing after a strong rally. A correction of short duration would be a bullish sign, suggesting another advance.

Gold Bugs Index

Spot Gold continues to consolidate above short-term support at $1400, indicating buying pressure. Upward breakout is likely and would offer a medium-term target of $1500/ounce.

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Gold: Every cloud has a Silver lining

Long-term interest rates are declining after more dovish speeches from the Fed, with 10-year Treasury yields re-testing support at 2.0%. The opportunity cost of holding gold is low.

10-Year Treasury Yields

The Dollar Index is likely to weaken, testing primary support at 95. A weakening Dollar boosts demand for Gold.

Dollar Index

A big gain in Silver this week is likely to be followed by a similar move in Gold. The two precious metals tend to move in unison. Breakout above $16.00/ounce signals an advance to $17.50.

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Gold is consolidating above short-term support at $1400 after a strong advance, indicating buying pressure. Another advance is likely, with a medium-term target of $1500/ounce.

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Gold buying pressure

Long-term interest rates close to zero after inflation, with 10-year Treasury yields testing support at 2.0%, means that the opportunity cost of holding gold is minimal.

10-Year Treasury Yields

A weakening Dollar Index is expected to test primary support at 95, further boosting demand for Gold.

Dollar Index

Gold found short-term support at $1400 after a strong advance, indicating buying pressure. Respect of support at $1350/$1400 would offer a medium-term target of $1500/ounce.

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Gold tests support

The Dollar Index found short-term support at 96. The medium-term target is primary support at 95.

Dollar Index

Gold retraced to test short-term support at $1400. This is a primary advance. Respect of $1350/$1400 would signal a test of the medium-term target at $1500/ounce.

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Dollar dives and Gold soars

The Dollar Index penetrated its rising trendline and is headed for a test of support at 95.

Dollar Index

The falling Dollar boosted Gold. Breakout above resistance at $1350 indicates a fresh advance, with a medium-term target of $1500/ounce. Retracement that respects the new support level ($1350) would strengthen the bull signal.

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Gold lifted by rising Treasuries and falling Dollar

10-Year Treasury yields are testing LT support at 2.00% after falling 120 basis points (bps) since late last year.

10-Year Treasury Yield

Rising global uncertainty has caused a massive outflow from equity funds into bonds.

The Dollar Index penetrated its rising trendline, warning of a correction to test 95.

Dollar Index

Demand for Gold is boosted by lower bond yields and a lower Dollar. Spot Gold breakout above resistance at $1350 would signal a fresh advance, offering a medium-term target of $1500/ounce (short-term: $1400).

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Gold surges as the Dollar falls

The latest rally in Gold reinforces my bearish outlook for equities. Gold and Treasuries are rising as investors seek a safe haven from the likely turmoil in equities.

The Dollar Index plunged below its LT rising trendline, warning of a test of 95.

Dollar Index

Gold responded, testing resistance at $1350. Breakout above $1350 would offer a medium-term target of $1400/ounce.

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Gold resurgence

Gold recovered above $1300/ounce, signaling another test of resistance at $1350. This may be the watershed that I spoke of last week, where safe haven demand for Gold surges. Breakout above $1350 would signal a fresh advance.

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Gold at a watershed

Silver found short-term support at $14.50/ounce but declining Trend Index peaks indicate selling pressure and a test of primary support at $14 is likely.

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Gold, by contrast, has found strong support at $1280/ounce, refusing to give way despite concerted selling. Breach of 1280 would signal a test of primary support at 1180 but recovery above 1300 becomes increasingly likely the longer that support holds.

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A rising Dollar would weaken demand for Gold but the Dollar Index has met strong resistance between 97 and 98. Follow-through above 98 would signal a fresh advance but a fall below 97 would be bullish for Gold.

Dollar Index

10-Year Treasury yields have also broken support at 2.4% offering a short-term target of 2.2%. Falling Treasury yields have a depressing effect on the Dollar and boost demand for Gold (by lowering the opportunity cost).

10-Year Treasury Yield

Gold is therefore at a watershed. Breach of strong support for Gold at $1280 would be a strong bear signal but respect would be a bullish sign, suggesting another advance. Probability is still favor of the bearish scenario but the bull case is strengthening.