Will a Rebound in Oil Hit the USD?

Will a Rebound in Oil Hit the USD?

Throughout my years on Wall Street and to this day, one question has always bothered me.   I have never got a good explanation as to why the price of crude oil and the strength of the USD move in negative correlation. I’ve heard many different arguments but none are...
Bad News Is Good News: A Contrarian View of China Investing

Bad News Is Good News: A Contrarian View of China Investing

When China celebrates its new year next month, we will transition into the Year of the Ram, also known as the Year of the Goat or Sheep. If you believe in luck, this could be a good sign. The ram comes eighth in the 12-zodiac cycle, and in Mandarin, “eight” sounds...
Could The Oil Bust Last?

Could The Oil Bust Last?

The oil industry has experienced boom and busts before, but the depths to which oil prices have plunged have surprised everyone. Could the bust now persist much longer than many think? It is not just oil that has seen a bust. Over the last decade and a half, the...
Gold and Commodity Cycles

Gold and Commodity Cycles

We have so far analyzed the current situation in the oil market, suggesting that falling oil prices can indicate another recession in the not so distant future. So the obvious question arises: would it be positive or negative for the gold market? The answer depends on...
HUI Closes Strong – Gold Clears First Resistance Hurdle

HUI Closes Strong – Gold Clears First Resistance Hurdle

Two quick charts to note some developments in gold. The first is of the metal itself.  Click Chart for Large Image A couple of things worth mentioning. First of all is the CLOSING push past the 100 day moving average. That will attract the technical or chart-based...
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