Chart of the Week

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Gold Market for the Week of August 6

If ever there were a week for traders to be excited about a directional move in global markets it should have come last week. Leading up to last week's news, markets finished strong in anticipation of favorable news from multiple central banks, most importantly the United States and the ECB. Mario Draghi released a statement suggesting he would take any and all measures necessary to protect the Euro, and his statements were later Continue reading "Chart of the Week"

Chart of the Week - Gold

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TRADING GOLD THIS WEEK

After a strong finish last week, most of the major markets begin the week looking a bit sluggish. The lack of follow through buying should have been expected as we enter a week choked full of very important reports and economic policy decisions. Continue reading "Chart of the Week - Gold"

Chart of the Week - Gold

Each week Longleaftrading.com will be providing us a chart of the week as analyzed by a member of their team. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this new feature.

GOLD REPORT FOR WEEK BEGINNING JULY 23rd

 As we wind down the month of July, it should be noted that the trading ranges over the last two months have grown more and more narrow. In June, Gold prices traded within May’s range and thus far in July, Gold prices have traded within June’s range. This type of price action is fairly normal this time of year in the precious Metals, but traders are trying to figure out what will drive prices out of the narrowing range. Continue reading "Chart of the Week - Gold"

Chart of the Week - Gold

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August Gold Futures This Week

 As last week inched up onto Friday the 13th, even the traders that do not consider themselves superstitious were feeling a bit apprehensive about market direction. Many of the major global markets traded in ranges, but overall did not show much promise for anyone hoping to confidently commit to a buy or a sell. Continue reading "Chart of the Week - Gold"

Chart of the Week - Gold

Each week Longleaftrading.com will be providing us a chart of the week as analyzed by a member of their team. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this new feature.

As we begin another week of trading in Gold Futures, traders are wondering if the hangover from Fridays disappointing jobs number (third month in a row where the US economy produced fewer than 100,000 jobs) will continue to pressure precious metals. So far the August futures held Fridays low, but are yet to provide a convincing rebound before the open in New York. Traders are also focused on any news from today’s Eurozone Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels, but are not expecting any major revelations. Throughout this week, Gold traders will also be paying close attention to the start of earnings season in the United States as the FED is still undecided on whether to inject another round of easing at the next FOMC meeting. Continue reading "Chart of the Week - Gold"