Analysis Topic: Commodity Markets - Metals, Softs & Oils

The analysis published under this topic are as follows.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Gold, QE, The Federal Reserve and Janet Yellen / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Bob_Kirtley

The Federal Reserve
The formulation of any investment strategy requires the investor to be well aware of the big picture which includes an understanding of the wider economic and political environment. One of the major elements to be considered is the various actions being implemented by our politicians and the central banks. One such central bank is The Federal Reserve who controls the money supply in the United States. 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

WhatsApp and the Wild, Weird, Wacky World of Investing / Commodities / Mergers & Acquisitions

By: Vitaliy_Katsenelson

Recently, in a conversation with another investor, I referred to a company’s management as being “extremely honest.” I was corrected, that honesty is binary and cannot be described with an adjective — a person is either honest or not.

The same applies to the word insane — you cannot be insane a little. Insane is, however, the word I would use to describe the valuation that Facebook paid for WhatsApp. You see, beyond a certain point at which the boundaries of reason have been thoroughly breached, quantifying the valuation paid for WhatsApp is like putting an adjective in front of infinity.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Gold Takes an "Unexpected" Turn - Video / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: EWI

You should beware when investor sentiment becomes extreme

Financial markets often turn just when the majority least expect it. Such was the case when gold hit its all-time high in September 2011, and, at its most recent low in December 2013. Now that the precious metal just hit a four-month high, EWI's Financial Forecast Service tells you what to expect next.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

China Gold Imports Surge – Or Fall. You Decide / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: John_Rubino

Chinese gold imports are becoming a case study in the power of journalists to control the slant of a story by deciding which facts to highlight. The following chart contains the relevant data.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Five Greatest Gold Robberies / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Jan_Skoyles

Gold has captured the imaginations of crime writers and film makers for years, but sometimes there are gold heists that you just can’t make up.

Thefts involving the world’s most precious metal always make headlines. Some aren’t even that daring, but it is the thought that something pirates, invaders, highway men and bandits used to risk their lives to steal, is still the ultimate loot. In newspaper reports there is always an underlying sense of admiration for the sheer brazenness of the robbers and some incredulity at what they may or may not have pulled off.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Have the Gold and Silver Prices Resumed the Uptrend and If So Why? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Julian_DW_Phillips

Gold is now above $1,330 and setting a pattern of short consolidations up against overhead resistance before breaking through and moving higher. This seems to contradict the popular opinion that gold should be sold and funds invested in equity markets.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Why I’m Even More Bullish on Gold Bullion Now / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: DailyGainsLetter

Mohammad Zulfiqar writes: Since the beginning of the year, one asset class has shone when compared to the stock market. I am talking about gold bullion. The yellow shiny metal’s prices are up more than 10%. The stock market, on the other hand, hasn’t performed as well. For example, year-to-date, the S&P 500 is only up by little more than one percent. With this said, I believe gold bullion can surprise investors even more this year.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

What’s Waiting for Me at Windsor Castle / Commodities / Energy Resources

By: Money_Morning

Dr. Kent Moors writes: Marina and I are off to another airport…

On Thursday, we’ll be flying “across the pond” for a stay at Windsor Castle outside London.

We’ll be there for the annual Windsor Energy Consultations. It’s a three-day event that promises to include some intense discussions with some of the most gifted energy minds in the world.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

For Investing 2014 Gains Look to Uranium / Commodities / Uranium

By: The_Energy_Report

Paul Renken, senior geologist and analyst with VSA Capital, calls 2014 a soft year for gold and silver prices, but foresees stronger prices—and demand—for nickel, copper and tech metals as the year progresses. In this Mining Report interview, he lists the three commodities investors should feel good about and digs into the details of the Indonesian ban on exports of raw ore.

The Mining Report: Paul, what three predictions for 2014 does VSA Capital have for mining investors?

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Why the Resource Supercycle Is Still Intact / Commodities / Resources Investing

By: Casey_Research

By Rick Rule, Chairman and Founder, Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd.

Natural-resource-based industries are very capital intensive, and hence extremely cyclical. It is not unreasonable to say that as a natural-resource investor, you are either contrarian or you will be a victim. These markets are risky and volatile!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Boundless Natural Gas, Boundless Opportunities / Commodities / Natural Gas

By: OilPrice_Com

The Energy Information Agency (EIA) has predicted that natural gas production in the US will continue to grow at an impressive pace. Right now output is close to 70 billion cubic feet a day and is expected to reach over 100 billion cubic feet per day by 2040. The trend is likely to continue without hitting a geologic "peak", and along with this trend will come new marketing opportunities for America.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Gold and Silver Juniors Mining Stocks Outperformance / Commodities / Gold and Silver Stocks 2014

By: P_Radomski_CFA

In short: In our opinion short positions (half): gold, silver, and mining stocks are justified from the risk/reward perspective.

Gold, silver and mining stocks didn't do much on Friday, so what we wrote in Friday's alert is generally up-to-date. However, since the week is over, we have weekly closing prices and volume levels. One of the ratios that we monitor provides a very significant indication as far as weekly price changes are concerned. Let's take a closer look (charts courtesy of http://stockcharts.com).

Monday, February 24, 2014

The Coming Silver Storm: The Public Is Not Prepared / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Steve_St_Angelo

The financial sky is growing dark.  The stock markets are experiencing volatile trade winds.  The barometer of the economy grows weak as indicators point to another recession looming on the horizon.

The Precious Metal Storm is coming... unfortunately, the public is not prepared.

Monday, February 24, 2014

GDXJ Signals Imminent Breakout Into Major Gold and Silver Stocks Sector Uptrend... / Commodities / Gold and Silver Stocks 2014

By: Clive_Maund

A lot of investors are going to miss out on the huge bullmarket advance in the Precious Metals sector that is just starting as this is written, because they are frightened of the impact of the broad market on the sector, but as we will see, the sector itself is signaling that it is going up, big time.

Monday, February 24, 2014

An Historical Look at Gold and Silver Stocks / Commodities / Gold and Silver Stocks 2014

By: Rambus_Chartology

In this Report would like to show you some very long term charts for some of the precious metals stocks that shows us where we’re at in the big picture. For me it’s important to know where a stock has been so I can have and idea if it’s close to a previous low or high or is it just trading in the middle of no mans land. It just provides perspective that one can use as they can then start to reduce the time lines down to the daily and even hourly charts to help make a decision on where to buy or sell a stock.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Gold and Crude Oil Short-term Outlook / Commodities / Crude Oil

By: Gregor_Horvat

Gold has moved well above 1300 mark, and is forming an extended leg from 1251, triangle low. Notice that we have adjusted the wave count, but we see a corrective advance from 1181 now at 1330 resistance. We are observing more simple count now this time; a zigzag with a triangle placed in wave (b). We also know that wave (b) pattern CANNOT be labeled as wave two, because triangles never occur in wave two position. So, because of that situation we are even more confident that rally is a contra-trend and that gains will be limited. A decline beneath 1290 area could be an important sign for a confirmed top.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Stocks Bull Market Continues / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Tony_Caldaro

Even though it was a holiday shortened week the market finished a rally on Wednesday at SPX 1848, dipped to 1825 by Thursday, then started another rally. For the week the SPX/DOW were -0.20%, the NDX/NAZ were mixed, and the DJ World index was +0.60%. Economic reports came in slightly lower for the third week in a row. On the uptick: the CPI/PPI, leading indicators, the monetary base, plus weekly jobless claims improved. On the downtick: the NY/Philly FED, the NAHB index, housing starts, building permits, existing home sales and the WLEI. Next week we get Q4 GDP, Durable goods orders and more Housing reports.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

All Eyes On Gold And China When Silver Could Be The Tipping Point / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Michael_Noonan

incense - [noun] an aromatic substance acquired from certain resinous trees with aromatic biotic materials which release fragrant smoke when burned. The odor produced from smoke is not the incense, but the substance that is burned.

Fundamentals for gold and silver have become the incense of reality for Westerners. The primary focus is on how many tonnes of gold China has been importing for the past many years, the depletion of available stocks from the central bankers straw men, aka the LMBA and COMEX, the number of coins sold by various governments to the public, [a relative drop in the bucket, but its reporting has a sensation factor], etc, etc.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Gold Price Off To A Good 2014 Start / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014

By: Aden_Forecast

Gold has moved to the front burner. It's risen nearly 11% from its December low to a 3+ month high. So 2014 is off to a good start.

Gold shares stronger

Gold shares are rising even more than gold. We like gold shares and recommend buying both gold and gold shares. The upside is open to at least a decent intermediate rise.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Crude Oil Price Declines Slightly / Commodities / Crude Oil

By: Nadia_Simmons

Trading position (short-term): In our opinion no positions are justified from the risk/reward perspective.

On Thursday, crude oil moved lower as the U.S. dollar strengthened after solid U.S. economic data and stocks of distillates fell less-than-expected. Despite this small drop, light crude still remains near a 4-month high, slightly below $103 per barrel.