The onslaught of negative news continues to put pressure on the metals this morning. The stronger dollar index now over 102. Stronger yields in the U.S. ten-year treasuries also hurting Gold. So much so that ten-year bond yields around the globe in countries such as Germany, France and Italy, all are showing a good increase in their 10-year bond yields.

Now that the 50-day and 100-day moving average has been violated, some Wall Street gold traders have indicated that they will take on a short position in gold and silver. They are now looking for the selloff to accelerate with hopes that the $1,200 dollar level in gold and the $17.00 dollar level
will be tested some time soon. These guys typically don’t like to hold a position too long unless the momentum is in their favor. If this market reverses they will cover in a heartbeat.

For those who enjoy statistics, take the most recent low in the price of gold reported on December 3, 2015 at $1,046 and the most recent high at $1,375 reported on July 6, 2016 and that gives you a 50 percent retracement level of $1,210.50 spot. For the technical traders and for the algorithm programs, a settlement today below that figure will give you a sell signal at that level.

One small shining light is in the ETF arena, where gold inflows were seen overnight and overall the recent outflows have not been overwhelming.

Just a week away from the next Fed decision on interest rates, and now with the odds at 88.6 percent chance, a 25 basis rate increase will be upon us in short order. What has been scaring most longs in the Gold market are the odds of another rate hike in June at 45 percent and seemingly that the expectation of the odds going higher in the weeks to come.

Let’s not forget next Wednesday is the Dutch election, which depending on the outcome can have an effect on the gold price in a positive way.

The financial advisors I spoke with still indicate the retail investors are “all in” the equity
markets. They have fielded more questions of late, but most are staying put hoping for the market to have another leg up in prices.

Overall a very interesting market and with all the fighting going on in Washington, one cannot be sure
of any market outcome in the future.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

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