War-time economy and gold’s 2k target

War-time economy and gold's $2k target Gold is at a pivotal point as prices approach $1,800 an ounce. Analysts say that gold is at risk of a much deeper selloff if that support level is lost. Here's a look at Kitco's top three stories of the week: 3. The hawkish Federal Reserve minutes from February. […]

PCE inflation index jumps to 5382 YOY or 06 in January

PCE inflation index jumps to 5.382% YOY or 0.6% in January The preferred inflation index used by the Federal Reserve; the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index jumped to its highest value since last summer. The core PCE increased by 0.6% in January when compared to the prior month, taking the year-over-year PCE to 5.382%. […]

The Seven stages of overcoming the new hawkish Federal Reserve’s policy and forward guidance

The Seven stages of overcoming the new hawkish Federal Reserve's policy and forward guidance Although the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate hike approximately one year ago, market participants went through various stages of accepting the new Federal Reserve’s narrative as fact. Oddly there are similarities to the way market participants went through a […]

Changing expectations of the Fed’s forward guidance pressure gold lower

Changing expectations of the Fed's forward guidance pressure gold lower The Federal Reserve first spoke about its forward guidance at last year’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Specifically, it was Chairman Powell’s keynote speech that delivered the blow to the American public about its intent to raise rates and keep those elevated rates in place until […]

Gold prices can go lower but now is the time to build a strategic position – Incrementum’ Ronald-Peter Stferle

Gold prices can go lower, but now is the time to build a strategic position – Incrementum' Ronald-Peter Stöferle Now is the time for investors to look at building a strategic position in the gold market, according to one market strategist, as prices are expected to struggle in the near term due to rising bond […]