Gold correction continues

Spot gold found short-term support at $1640/ounce but is likely to continue its correction to test primary support at $1500. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero, for the second time, threatens an iceberg top which would signal a primary down-trend. Breach of primary support at $1500 remains unlikely, but would signal a decline to $1200*.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1700 – ( 1800 – 1700 ) = 1600; 1500 – ( 1800 – 1500 ) = 1200

The US Dollar continues in a primary up-trend, the Weekly chart showing the Dollar Index headed for another test of support at 78.00. Failure would warn that the trend is weakening, while respect would signal another attempt at 82.00

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 82 + ( 82 – 78 ) = 86

Gold falls as the Dollar rises

The US Dollar Index broke resistance at 80 on the Weekly chart, signaling an advance to 82. The Index is already in a primary up-trend, as indicated by 63-day Twiggs Momentum above zero. Breakout above 82 would offer a target of 86*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 82 + ( 82 – 78 ) = 86

Spot Gold followed through below last week’s low, indicating a correction to test primary support at 1500. Respect of the long-term rising trendline would indicate the primary up-trend is intact, but reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero for a second time warns of a down-trend. Target for a down-trend would be 1200 to 1400*.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1600 – ( 1800 – 1600 ) = 1400

The Hourly chart shows short-term support at 1635 and resistance at 1650. Failure of support would test 1600, while upward breakout from the trend channel would signal retracement to test the new resistance level.
Spot Gold

Gold weakens

Spot Gold broke medium-term support at $1700 to signal another correction, with an initial target of $1600. Breach of this level and the rising trendline would warn that the long-term up-trend is slowing. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would also suggest a primary down-trend.

Spot Gold

Introduction of repos or short-term deposits by the Fed, to offset the effects of long-term bond purchases, would dampen inflation expectations and reduce the allure of gold for investors. It would also strengthen demand for the dollar.

Breakout of the Dollar Index above 80.00 would signal an advance to 82.00 and confirm the primary up-trend. The long-term target remains at 85.00*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold falls as Fed gives no signs of new stimulus | Marketscope | Investing | Financial Post

The dollar rebounded after Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, in congressional testimony, gave no signal that the central bank is considering additional measures to spur the economy. He said the inflation outlook is “subdued.” The greenback gained as much as 0.5 percent against a basket of competing currencies.

via Gold falls as Fed gives no signs of new stimulus | Marketscope | Investing | Financial Post.

Gold encounters resistance as Dollar finds support

Spot gold ran into resistance at $1800/ounce and is testing medium-term support at $1700. Recovery of 63-day Twiggs momentum above zero signals a primary up-trend but we will not have confirmation until there is a clear break through $1800.
Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1800 + ( 1800 – 1500 ) = 2100

The Dollar Index is conversely testing support at 78.00. 63-Day Twiggs Momentum may be slowing but the dollar remains in a primary up-trend. Respect of support would signal continuation — and weaker demand for gold.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold tests $1800/ounce

Spot gold is testing resistance at $1800/ounce on the weekly chart after completing a small flag to signal continuation of the up-trend. Breakout would signal a primary advance to $2100*. Respect of the zero line by 63-day Twiggs Momentum would strengthen the signal.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1800 + (1800 – 1500 ) = 2100

The US Dollar Index remains weak as inflation expectations rise. Failure of medium-term support at 78.50 would warn of trend weakness, while recovery above 80.00 would indicate trend strength. Target for a breakout above 81.50 would be 85.00*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold hesitates on dollar strength

Spot gold displays a small flag consolidation, suggesting continuation of the advance to test $1800/ounce. Breach of the descending trendline indicates that the down-trend has ended and breakout above $1800 would signal an advance to $2100*. Respect of the zero line by 63-day Twiggs Momentum would strengthen the signal. A strengthening dollar, however, would weaken demand for gold.
Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1800 + ( 1800 – 1500 ) = 2100

The US Dollar Index found support above 78. Recovery above 80 would indicate another test of resistance at 82. Rising 63-day Twiggs Momentum continues to signal a strong up-trend. Breakout above 82 would confirm the target of 85*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold up-trend not yet confirmed

Spot gold is consolidating below resistance at $1800. Until we have a breakout there is no confirmation that gold has started a new up-trend. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would warn indicate weakness.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1800 + ( 1800 -1500 ) = 2100

US Dollar Index continues to decline, boosting gold and commodities. Respect of the rising trendline would confirm the primary up-trend — as would a trough on 63-day Twiggs Momentum that finishes above the zero line.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold rallies as dollar weakens

Spot gold is headed for a test of resistance at $1800 after breaching the descending trendline on the weekly chart, indicating that a bottom is forming. Breakout above $1800 would complete a double bottom reversal, with a target of $2100*. Respect of $1800 remains as likely, however, and would indicate another test of primary support at $1500.

Index

* Target calculation: 1800 + ( 1800 – 1500 ) = 2100

The Dollar Index is weakening in anticipation of QE3 ahead of the November 2012 elections. The primary trend remains upward, though breach of the rising trendline, and/or reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero, would warn that a top is forming.

Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

Gold & Commodities: Copper breakout as dollar weakens

The US Dollar Index has retraced to test medium-term support at 79.50. Respect would confirm a strong primary up-trend, while failure would suggest trend weakness. 63-Day Twiggs Momentum above zero still indicates a primary up-trend, but breach of the rising trendline warns that the up-trend is slowing. A weakening dollar is likely to cause stronger commodity prices.

Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

The weekly chart shows spot gold testing its descending trendline. Respect would indicate another test of primary support at $1500/ounce, while breakout would suggest that a bottom is forming. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would complete an iceberg pattern, warning of a primary down-trend. The bull-trend of the last few years was driven by quantitative easing (QE1 and QE2) from the Fed. We are unlikely to see another bull-trend without QE3.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1600 – ( 1800 – 1600 ) = 1400

Copper broke through resistance at $8000/tonne, completing a higher trough and signaling a primary up-trend. Recovery of 63-day Twiggs Momentum above zero would strengthen the signal. The primary up-trend in this bellwether commodity suggests an economic recovery is under way.

Copper A Grade

* Target calculation: 8000 + ( 8000 – 7200 ) = 8800

The broader CRB Commodities Index, however, lags behind. Breach of the descending trendline indicates a base is forming, but only recovery above 325 would signal a primary up-trend. Cross-over of 63-day Twiggs Momentum above zero would strengthen the bull signal.

CRB Commodities Index


Brent crude is also forming a base, after breaching its descending trendline. Breakout above 115 would signal the start of a primary up-trend.

Brent Crude Afternoon Markers

* Target calculation: 115 + ( 115 – 105 ) = 125