Oil

We look at market indicators of inflation….

Collin Kettell sits down with newsletter writer David Skarica in the Bahamas to talk about the markets. David is known for his contrarian views, and his knowledge of investments, economics and the markets in general. David has identified “four major investment themes”, which he has translated into actionable trades. In this discussion, David shares his … Continue reading

Read why Erik Swarts believes the commodity supercycle is about to be re-ignited…

Chart 1: US moves aircraft carrier to Gulf. Are military airstrikes coming?   Source: The Guardian Markets have been quite complacent as of late, seen by incredibly low volatility across all asset classes (chart here and here). However, volatility could now start picking up with potential crisis flaring up in the Middle East. The Guardian yesterday reported recent US developments towards the Iraq Crisis. … Continue reading

Tiho Brkan provides plenty of charts for you to decide….

Without a doubt, oil investors are focusing now mostly on news out of Washington, because it could have the greatest impact on crude prices this week.

Looking at the chart of crude oil from today’s point of view, we can say that the first week of a new month and a new quarter was quite good for oil bulls.

One of the main events of recent days was the first U.S. government shutdown in 17 years.

We’re getting whiplash from all the political changes in Europe, neo-Nazis in an unstable government in Greece and a changing of the guard in France– “adieu” to Nicolas Sarkozy

Gold market witnessed a bumpy roller coaster ride during the week. An interesting thing to observe was the reasons that economic commentators gave for price fluctuations. On Tuesday gold for June delivery lost $14.50 to settle at $1,453.60 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The gold price has traded as high as $1,468.50 and as low as $1,445 while the spot gold price was shedding more than $11.