Doctor Copper Confirms the Global Economic Slowdown
Freeport-McMoRan is always going to be my first call on the health of copper.
For Gold Bugs, the Fun May Soon Be Over
Gold has had a good run, but the bulls are likely running out of money.
OPEC Won't Let On, but Oil's Price Scares the Cartel
OPEC has no idea how much oil prices can fall, but current prices are not acceptable to the organization.
Are We Heading for a Recession? Let's Check Out Oil and Copper for Clues
The two commodities are in downtrends, which when combined with an economic expansion that is long in the tooth could indicate a recession is on the horizon.
Speculators Could Be 'Too Short' Natural Gas Futures: Reversal on the Way?
Prices are approaching multi-year lows at a time in which the number of bearish market participants is at a multi-year high.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword, With the Fed It Just Happens to Be True
Fed speakers are using this opportune time to posit their views.
Beware the Bond Shock on Strong Nonfarm Payrolls
The Fed can't justify a rate cut soon on the strong jobs growth data. Expect bond selling and a follow-on hit to equities.
Trump Creates Wild Card for OPEC
Petroleum producing nations know supply, but can't figure out demand as U.S. shale, the China trade war and international dealing by Saudi Arabia and Russia come into play.
Gold Is Showing That It Can Still Pack a Punch
The yellow metal is a beneficiary of the combination of 'rate cut mania' as well as global uncertainty,
How to Play Gold With G-20 Looming
In a more complex trade I would want to be long some sort of ratio risk reversal.