Written by Border Gold April 16, 2018
Recent market volatility has continued, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw significant declines on Friday. At one point, the benchmark gauge was down by a whopping 750 points. Friday’s sell-off followed a lower open Thursday followed by an astounding rebound, with the Dow declining by some 500 points before recovering to finish higher. (more…)
Written by Border Gold April 25, 2018
The gold market has numerous bullish factors currently at work that could potentially take prices sharply higher in the weeks and months ahead. Although the numerous geopolitical headwinds being seen around the globe could play a role in higher gold, there is likely a far more significant issue that could be behind any upside breakout. (more…)
Written by Border Gold April 04, 2018
The global trade war appears to be officially under way. Over the weekend, China implemented tariffs of up to 25% on 128 different U.S. products, including pork, fruit, nuts and wine. China is without a doubt taking recent actions by the Trump administration very seriously, and in a quick retaliatory move has hiked tariffs on key imports. (more…)
Written by Border Gold April 04, 2018
Stock markets have seen a resurgence in volatility this past week, and the recent selling pressure could be just the tip of the iceberg. The idea of a significant global trade war is weighing on investor sentiment, and the next few weeks could see some fireworks. (more…)
Written by Border Gold March 19, 2018
This week could bring with it some fireworks, and a sudden and rapid rise in market volatility could be seen. There are two major issues that will take center stage this week, the ongoing state of geopolitics and the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting. (more…)
Written by Border Gold March 19, 2018
The gold market remains on the defensive, with a weakening technical posture inviting more selling. Gold has been ebbing and flowing with overall investor sentiment, and risk appetite has remained robust, for now anyway. (more…)
Written by Border Gold March 06, 2018
There are certainly a lot of issues that could potentially have a dramatic impact on global financial markets. The notion of higher interest rates, recession, accelerating inflation and geopolitics are all likely to weigh on risk assets in the months and quarters ahead. Now, the threat of a global trade war can also be added to the list. (more…)
Written by Border Gold February 27, 2018
Changing market dynamics continue to keep investors on their toes, as gold and silver fail to take out recent highs and as equities appear to be in what could be a major topping process. Although equities have recovered a great deal of ground recently, a lack of a new high could potentially point to the end of the decade-long bull market. (more…)
Written by Border Gold February 19, 2018
The last few weeks have seen some of the wildest market action in history, with the Dow Jones recording its largest recorded point decline and the VIX seeing its largest percentage rise. Stocks fought back this week, however, and have regained a large portion of the ground they lost the week before. Whether or not the worst of the spike in volatility is over remains to be seen. (more…)
Written by Border Gold February 19, 2018
The recent carnage gripping global equity markets will likely remain a primary point of focus for investors this week. Last week saw some of the steepest declines in stocks in years, including the largest recorded point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The mayhem in equities also coincided with the largest-ever daily gain in market volatility as measured by the CBOE’s VIX. (more…)
Written by Border Gold February 07, 2018
Has the first domino now fallen? Are stocks headed towards a full-blown correction? Could a bear market now be in store? These are just a few of the questions investors may be asking themselves right now. Monday’s stock market route following last week’s declines would seemingly indicate that yes-a stock market correction is likely underway. (more…)
Written by Border Gold February 02, 2018
Markets have been on the move in recent weeks, and volatility could see some expansion in the weeks and months ahead. There has been very little, if anything, to stand in the way of higher stocks. Markets remain strong, and fresh all-time highs will likely be seen again before things eventually turn south. (more…)
