Some options traders are betting on a huge TLRY declineWeed stock Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) has been relatively quiet recently, at least compared to the noise it created back in September when it traded in a 150-point range in a single session, eventually topping out at an even $300. Since then, the shares have been sliding lower, yesterday notching their lowest close since August. It's been over t...Read More
Core retail sales in the U.S. soared in November, but data from Beijing was soberingFear is spiking this morning, as a dismal batch of economic data out of China sparks concerns over the impact of trade tensions on the global economy. This is offsetting news Beijing agreed to suspend auto tariffs for 90 days beginning Jan. 1, as well as a much stronger-than-expected 0.9% surge in core U.S. retail...Read More
CloseGain/LossOn WeekGold $1238.30-$4.60-0.81%Silver$14.58-$0.19-0.34%XAU67.59-1.69%-0.52%HUI152.66-2.56%-0.83%GDM560.45-1.47%+0.07%JSE Gold1302.25+3.60+8.42%USD97.46+0.39+0.89%Euro113.05-0.59-0.92%Yen88.23+0.20-0.64%Oil$51.20-$1.38-2.68%10-Year2.893%-0.016+1.30%Bond143.4375+0.40625-0.33%Dow24100.51-2.02%-1.18%Nasdaq6910.66-2.26%-0.84%S&P2599.95-1.91%-1.26% The Metals: Go...Read More
Despite all the ominous press being devoted to the soon-to-be-inverted yield curve, it's not always clear why such a thing matters. In other words, how, exactly does a line on a graph slipping below zero translate into a recession and equities bear market, with all the turmoil that those things imply? The answer (which is both simple and really easy to illustrate with charts) is that banks - the...Read More
Gold COT Report - FuturesLarge SpeculatorsCommercialTotalLongShortSpreadingLongShortLongShort169,600109,10153,101134,285211,653356,986373,855Change from Prior Reporting Period -3,419-14,917772-78218,337-3,4294,192Traders16881704851247176 Small Speculators (C) GoldSeek.com LongShortOpen Interest 45,26428,395402,250 5,760-1,8612,331 non reportable positionsChange from...Read More
By David Brady, CFASHORT TERM: 0 - 30 DAYS We all know that positioning and sentiment are bullish for Gold and have been since May. Hence the need to focus on the technical picture. As I reported last week, Gold is in a Bear Flag following its drop from 1369 in April to 1167 in October. It touched channel resistance at 1257 on Monday, but the closing high was 1253, strong Fibonacci resistance. G...Read More
Listen to the Podcast Audio: Click HereMike Gleason: It is my privilege now to welcome in Gerald Celente, publisher of the renowned Trends Journal. Mr. Celente's perhaps the most well-known trends forecaster in the world and it's always a joy to speak with him. Mr. Celente, thanks for the time again today and welcome back.Gerald Celente: Always great being on with you, thank you.Mike Gleason:...Read More
The beleaguered gold stocks are recovering from their late-summer capitulation, enjoying a solid young upleg as investors gradually return. Their buying has pushed the leading gold-stock ETF near a major triple breakout technically. That event should really boost capital inflows into this sector, accelerating the rally. A major gold and gold-stock buying catalyst is likely imminent too, a...Read More
By Bill HolterPeople continually ask "when" will it happen? For the last 6 months we have responded "it is happening right before your very eyes"! In fact, as of this morning 52% of global markets are now down over 20% from their highs and qualifying as bear markets. Please understand the financial backdrop these weakening markets are falling into. Bluntly, the world is facing a giant margin ca...Read More
By David MorganThe national debt of the United States is about to hit another major milestone, getting ready to soar past $22 trillion for the first time ever.Clearly that is an enormous number... it's actually larger than the size of the entire US economy, which is pretty incredible.But what's always been the more important story about America's pile of debt is how rapidly it's growing.For exam...Read More
HighlightsFounder of the Trends Research Institute and Globalnomic(R) Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente returns with the economic forecast for the new year. $1,200 is the floor for gold - once the bulls push the price over $1,450 the sea change in sentiment could ignite an ascent to a new record over $2,000. Topping the list of catalysts that could move the PMs sector include a spike in oil price...Read More
'Hard' Brexit Risk Sees Gold Gain In Euros and Pounds - Nears ?1,000/oz & EUR1,100/ozGold was lower today in dollars but saw slight gains in pounds and euros. It was supported by increasing concerns about the likelihood of a 'hard' Brexit, about global economic growth and uncertainty around the Fed's interest rate policies in 2019.Gold in GBP - 1 Month (GoldCore)Gold has consolidated on last wee...Read More
Aluminium foundry premiums were on divergent paths this month, with the US premium boosted by tight supply and European premiums continuing to tumble. The foundry premium in Eastern Europe fell for the second month in a row. Demand in the automotive sector has been poor, and foundry is used in the production of alloy wheels.Fastmarkets assessed the Eastern European premium at $370-410 per tonne on...Read More
Liberty House has completed the acquisition of Rio Tinto's Dunkerque aluminium smelter in France for around $500 million. Part of the UK-based GFG Alliance, Liberty House said on Friday December 14 that the completion of the deal will add 285,000 tonnes per year to its aluminium capacity. The smelter, which is Europe's number one producer of aluminium, will be renamed ...Read More
South American flat steel import prices increased this week after traders were able to sell at higher levels following an easing of the recent downtrend in China. The rapid descent in Chinese steel prices has slowed in recent days, with buyers in South America starting to accept higher offer prices, one market source said. But market participants said there were no indications of whether Chinese p...Read More
Base metals on the London Metal Exchange closed lower on Friday December 12, with a higher dollar and stock increases putting pressure on prices.Aluminium closed at a slightly lower $1,926 per tonne - a 57,000-tonne delivery into LME-listed warehouses this morning ruled out a move back towards $2,000 per tonne.The three-month copper price also closed slightly lower than Thursday's closing level at...Read More
The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Friday December 14.The three-month aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange shrugged off a net inflow of 57,525 tonnes today, mostly into warehouses in Port Klang, Malaysia.Aluminium traded at $1,923.50 on Friday morning down 0.4% from Thursday night's close. Friday's deliveries into Port Klang LME sheds foll...Read More
Good morning from Fastmarkets MB's offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday December 14.Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all down during Asian morning trading on Friday, weighed down by weak economic data from China and a firmer dollar of late.Check Fastmarkets MB's live futures report here.Dutch bank Rabobank, international trading firm...Read More
Harvey says silver is holding its own right now with strong demand both on the COMEX and in London. Here's an update...by Harvey Organ of Harvey Organ BlogDEC 13/GOLD DOWN $2.00 TO $1243.00 BUT SILVER HOLDS IT'S OWN UP 2 CENTS TO $14.77/GOLDMAN SACHS DEALER AND A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT OF JPMORGAN CONTINUE TO TAKE IN GOLD AT THE GOLD COMEX/THERESA MAY SURVIVES AN INTRA PARTY CONFIDENCE VOTE BUT CHAOS RE...Read More
Tianqi's recent purchase of a stake in SQM is the latest in a series of deals showing how participants at different stages of the supply chain are opting to strengthen their position through vertical partnerships. Meanwhile, consumers are keen to lock in feedstock supply through offtake agreements. The global lithium industry is growing rapidly, but at the same time competition is consolidating, w...Read More