12 June 2020

Stocks and Precious Metals Charts - Scraping By - Monetary Mysteries


“Science is what we have learned about how to keep from fooling ourselves.”

Richard Feynman


"When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less."
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master— that's all."

Lewis Carroll, Alice Through the Looking Glass


“Shall we their fond pageant see?
Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Stocks were rallying hard in the futures overnight, and managed to come into the cash trade in the morning with a head of steam.

Alas, reality continues to press down upon bullish exuberance.

And so stocks gain up most of their rebound to go out with but a little gain to show for their troubles.

Gold and silver are clearly sawing sideways, caught below overhead resistance.

The situation is fairly easy to see on the charts.

When will the bullion banks lose control of the metals?

Hard to say. However, given a longer time horizon that breakout seems but a matter of time.

The dollar managed to take back the 97 handle after a long slide.

Covid19 is going to go away according to Larry Kudlow, and you'll just have to keep your chins up. And buy stocks.

And in that vein, Trumpolini is back in the hood at his Bedminster golf resort, laying plans for more rallies and mass gatherings.

Make sure you sign the pandemic release form before you go.

Need little, want less, love more. For those who abide in love abide in God, and God in them.

Have a pleasant evening.