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Earnings Rebound on the Horizon: CEOs Signal Turning Point for Corporate AmericaOct 29, 2024 - 09:17:58 EDT
Corporate America is signaling a potential turnaround in earnings, with CEOs indicating that the current quarter may represent the bottom. This sentiment, particularly among cyclical companies, suggests that the stock market rally could extend beyond technology shares. As the economic environment improves and the Federal Reserve eases its stance, there's growing optimism for a broader recovery in earnings across various sectors.
The oil market is rebalancing as geopolitical concerns subside, causing traders to refocus on supply and demand dynamics. After a sharp decline, oil prices have begun to recover, but the market remains influenced by factors such as sluggish Chinese demand growth and ample supply. Key upcoming events, including the US presidential election and OPEC+ production plans, are expected to play crucial roles in shaping the market's future direction.
Gold prices are approaching record highs as investors focus on the upcoming U.S. presidential election and key economic data releases. The precious metal's value has increased by about a third this year, driven by central bank purchases and safe-haven demand amid global conflicts. The tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is creating uncertainty, further highlighting gold's role as a safe investment.
Mohamed El-Erian attributes the recent surge in gold prices to a deliberate move by global financial institutions to diversify away from the US dollar. This trend is driven by central banks slowly reducing their dollar reserves and a gradual shift away from the dollar-based payment system. Recent events, such as Russia's economic resilience despite sanctions and perceptions of inconsistent US foreign policy in the Middle East, have accelerated this diversification process.
As interest rates decline, the relative appeal of gold is increasing, according to BlackRock's Karim Chedid. He notes that gold's non-yielding nature is less of a drawback in this environment, positioning it as a valuable diversification hedge for investors seeking to balance their portfolios.
China's gold consumption dropped 11.18% in the first three quarters of 2024 due to high prices deterring jewelry purchases. While gold jewelry demand fell 27.53%, purchases of gold bars and coins increased by 27.14%. Despite a slight dip in domestic gold production, overall output rose 3.2% year-on-year.
Gold prices retreated slightly from record highs after Israel's restrained strikes on Iran eased geopolitical tensions and reduced safe-haven demand. While gold remains supported by factors like expected Fed rate cuts and central bank buying, the targeted nature of Israel's response has opened the door for potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Gold prices dipped slightly Monday morning as investors await key U.S. economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Despite reaching record highs recently, gold faced pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields. Analysts remain optimistic, with UBS projecting gold to hit $2,900/oz within 12 months, driven by expectations of lower U.S. interest rates.
METALS & MARKET UPDATE OCT 27th: I Give Up... This Time Is Different & Everything Is Only Going HigherOctober 26, 2024
If you can’t BEAT ’em, JOIN ’em. In this update, maybe it’s time for me to stop being objective and go along to get along. That said, the Business Cycle is now DEAD, and Everything is going higher from here...
The Oracle's favorite market metric hits unprecedented levels. Meanwhile, physical metals outshine mining stocks in the gold rush.
Gold miners are struggling to capitalize on record-high gold prices due to rising operational costs, particularly in labor and other expenses. Newmont Corp., the world's largest gold miner, reported disappointing earnings, revenue, and profit margins in the third quarter, causing its stock to plummet. This suggests that the gold mining industry may be facing challenges in translating high gold prices into increased profitability, as inflationary pressures continue to impact their operations.
Oct 25, 2024 - 09:28:11 EDT
Silver prices have reached historic highs on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Anil Agarwal from Vedanta Group highlighted the increasing industrial importance of silver. Demand has doubled, driven by its use in various industries. Hindustan Zinc, part of Vedanta, is a significant producer, and a new industrial park in Rajasthan aims to boost local industries and job creation around silver production.
Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate to a record-high 21% in response to persistent inflation, which reached 8.6% year-on-year in September. The bank cited strong domestic demand outpacing supply capabilities and increasing inflation expectations as reasons for the rate hike. This move comes as Russia's economy continues to grow, driven by oil export revenues and increased government spending, particularly on military expenses related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Profit-Taking Halts Gold's Ascent, Geopolitical Tensions Provide SupportOct 25, 2024 - 09:26:13 EDT
After reaching an all-time high of $2,758.37 per ounce on Wednesday, gold experienced a modest decline on Friday due to profit-taking. The precious metal's price fell 0.4% to $2,724.50 per ounce, though its downward movement was limited by persistent geopolitical concerns and the approaching U.S. presidential election.
Gold prices dipped slightly on Friday but remained near record highs as uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election and escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled safe-haven demand. Despite pressure from a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields, gold was on track for its third consecutive week of gains, with spot gold rising about 0.2% for the week after hitting a record high of $2,758.53 an ounce.
TROUBLE IN U.S. SHALE NATGAS PRODUCTION: Seems Like All The Trouble Coming From One FieldOctober 25, 2024
While U.S. shale oil production remains at a high plateau, shale gas production continues to trend lower. What’s going on with the U.S. shale gas supply...
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Oct 24, 2024 - 10:42:51 EDT
Gold and silver prices have reached record and 12-year highs respectively in October 2024, defying traditional market dynamics by rallying despite a stronger US dollar and higher interest rates. While technical sell signals emerged on Wednesday, the article questions their reliability given the precious metals' recent strong performance and suggests potential trading strategies based on key support and resistance levels.
Oil Market Navigates Choppy Waters of Global Conflicts and Political ChangeOct 24, 2024 - 10:42:04 EDT
Global oil markets experienced modest fluctuations on Thursday as traders grappled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The upcoming U.S. presidential election added another layer of complexity to the market outlook. While oil prices have rebounded slightly this week, they remain volatile due to conflicting factors such as potential supply disruptions and concerns about economic growth and demand. Analysts suggest that these opposing forces may prevent a clear price direction in the near term.
Travis Kling, founder of Ikigai Asset Management, predicts Bitcoin's price could reach $80,000 after the upcoming election. He sees the current market as hedging between these outcomes. Kling also discusses the rise of memecoins as a response to the lack of real use cases for many altcoins, and notes Wall Street's growing involvement in crypto through ETFs and options.