23 March 2011

Gold Daily and Silver Weekly Charts - Blythe Gets Spanked


Gold and silver moved higher today, and are both up against overhead resistance.

Intraday commentary here.

I seem to recall saying that the Yen intervention by the G7 was not so much for the Japanese and their rebuilding as it was for the benefit of the financial global carry trade. Et, la voila.

Yen action sets scene for return of carry trade - FT




Net Asset Value of Certain Precious Metal Trusts and Funds



Gold is right up against the big inverse head and shoulders neckline around 1440.

I am struggling to see a breakout here, but it is possible. The last big neckline breakout took place around a failed option expiration gambit.

Maybe Jamie is too preoccupied with the largest unsecured, non-syndicated bank loan every (to AT&T as a bridge loan to buy T-Mobile) to worry about Blythe's capital needs.

I think this AT&T acquisition, and its very rich price, is indicative of what is wrong with the US economy. Money is being generated and held by fewer hands who continue to use it to consolidate their economic and political power.

But these things ebb and flow. The mighty sow their own destruction in their excesses and their overreach. The reign godless as if triumphant, until they fall back upon their knees. It can be a curse or a blessing, to see the true face of that which you serve.

I take profits, holding bullion but trading paper, and retire to the kitchen for the evening trade.

The appetites and customers seem unchanging, but there is always something a little different on the menu if you look carefully. And over long periods of time, tastes and fashions will change back and forth, but the basic ingredients remain the same.


22 March 2011

Gold Daily and Silver Weekly Charts - Blythe Moves Her Pawns at the Comex


"Money is gold, and noth­ing else." J. Pierpont Morgan

Since option expiry is on Monday the 28th, I would expect Blythe to throw some cards on the table and at least take a run at this rally. If it comes it will be in thin trading and likely into the weekend.

The gold/silver ratio is cracking 40 again. It could eventually go back to 16:1 which has historical precedent.

Keeping the Shell Game Going Department
JPM Becomes a Self-Licensed Vault/WeighMaster/Assayer For the NYMEX/COMEX
Makes it easier to move the bullion between the COMEX and SLV? lol

Good one, Baba Yaga.