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One of the most common questions I field from my forecast and trading subscribers is can we buy Gold stocks yet? We have seen Gold consolidating and correcting following a 34 fibonacci month rally that I discussed last fall was going to top out around 1900 per ounce.

Momentum Based trading strategy

Posted by RipeTrade on June 7th, 2011

Historically, the “Optimal Momentum” concept of buying the best performing asset class out of a basket of loosely correlated asset class’s has annualized a return of 17.2% since 1977 with a maximum monthly drawdown of -25%. As a comparison the S&P has only annualized a return of 8% with a maximum monthly drawdown of -52.5%.

A strong surge in upside momentum this morning drove the Euro higher and straight through a Gann Angle/Fibonacci Level Cluster at 1.3044 – 1.3049. The market has since peeled back after the break out and is now resting on this cluster. Traders should watch this area today for direction as it is most likely to act as a pivot.

The June E-mini S&P 500 closed higher on Tuesday, forming a closing price reversal bottom. Based on the current short-term formation, traders should watch for a 2 to 3 day retracement with 1105.75 to 1122.00 the next upside target.

posted with permission from Larry McMillan's OptionStrategist.com

The market continues to march higher, in a slow plodding manner. Most days recently have seen another new rally high for the SPX and most other major indices. This is certainly positive from an intermediate-term viewpoint, as the momentum and trend are bullish.

The EUR USD settled into a range after gapping open and pulling back from its high throughout the New York session, as traders awaited more details about the Greece bailout package. In addition, traders are waiting for Tuesday’s Greek Treasury bill auction.

Stock Market Upside Momentum Stalls

Posted by Futureshound on February 25th, 2010

Today, Fed Chairman Bernanke will continue his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. Yesterday he said the U.S. economic recovery has been “nascent” and requires low interest rates to help it sustain growth. He also said that low employment and subdued inflation allow the FOMC to keep downside pressure on interest rates.

Stock Market Upside Momentum Stalls

Posted by Futureshound on February 24th, 2010

The U.S. stock market rally stalled after an early morning surge following dovish comments from Fed Chairman Bernanke. In his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, the Fed Chairman reiterated that interest rates would remain low for a prolonged period of time. While acknowledging that the economy was improving, Bernanke did say that high unemployment remains a concern.

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