Alan Williamson
Alan Williamson
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Over recent months gold and equity prices have been positively correlated. This has particularly been the case in Japan, where investors have sought to lock in stock market gains by recycling funds into gold. With equity markets weakening, local investors sought to secure gains on gold and move into cash.
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The market continues to hold in the middle of the $535-$575 range that has held since early January, with the most recent price action suggesting a bias towards a move higher, rather than lower, within this trading band.
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Given the increased correlation between base and precious metals over recent months, any further weakening in base metal prices would be a distinct drag on gold.
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Certainly sentiment towards gold now remains positive, with the market ignoring the further drift lower in the oil price and the recent strength in the dollar,
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It may well be that the stalling in the gold price rally over the last few days reflects a slowing in inflows into the various exchange-traded funds. With the major source of gold buying drying up over recent days it is hardly surprising that the gold price rally has stalled.
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This is partly as a result of the belief that any dollar strength will be temporary,
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rise in inflationary pressures caused by higher energy prices.
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If the market can absorb such a weight of selling, then just imagine what will happen if the funds begin to reinstate long positions.
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Sentiment towards gold has now turned markedly more bearish and further long liquidation looks likely, although the deterioration in sentiment has been so swift that a bear trap can not be ruled out.
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There is very little happening and we're seeing thin volumes today. The market lacks direction; it may continue trading sideways.
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Precious metal prices remain firm, underpinned by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and continued speculative enthusiasm for commodities.
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The sharp price falls have seen the beginnings of some bargain hunting by consumers and investors, although whether this will be enough to turn the markets higher remains to be seen.
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Gold lost some of its impetus with the release of lower than expected US trade figures and this prompted profit taking in gold. Earlier in the day gold's upside had also stalled.
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Buying the dips remains the most profitable mantra in the markets at the moment.