business newsThe Next Major Move in Precious Metals Is Close
News involving Europe and quantitative easing could move the precious metals market.
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With the Fed pulling any extensions on further quantitative easing in the form of QE3 or other programs, the bullish case has lately been criticized. However, I still firmly believe that gold in most respects is a currency, and that it is the only one that can maintain its value. There are very serious issues looming in Europe and across the world that are far from resolution. With few tools left in the toolbox to stimulate world economies, further easing can never be ruled out.
Silver, before breaking through strong resistance around $19- $20 in September 2012, went almost parabolic in spring 2011 prior to giving up most of its gains in the last year. There seems to be significant support around $26 on SLV; however, this level has been tested quite frequently over recent months and this again raises caution. While silver owes some of its moves to its industrial application, the high correlation between the two metals is not to be ignored.
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I think the long-term trade will be long in both metals, but I’m waiting to see a significant breakout from these consolidations on heavy volume to confirm a direction. I would like to see both precious metals break out of their respective consolidations and ultimately have further confirmation in the USD. Any major headlines over the next couple months involving Europe or quantitative easing may provide us with the trigger for the next big move.
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