Yingxi Yu
Yingxi Yu
either expect fresh gold lack mood move near remain trigger
With a lack of fresh catalysts to trigger a significant move in either direction, we expect gold to remain in its consolidation mood over the near term.
broader further likely prices remain rule volatile weakness
We will not rule out the possibility of further weakness and prices are likely to remain volatile in a broader range.
ahead conditions expect holiday market mood price remain spark thin though trading weekend
We expect the market to remain in consolidation mood for now, though thin trading conditions ahead of the long holiday weekend could well spark big price movements.
action elevated impressive price prices remain strong suggest technical trends various
The strong price action and impressive technical trends in various currencies suggest prices should remain elevated in 2006.
buying deficit driven expected looking past platinum prices six
Prices are being driven up by hedge funds, which are buying platinum because its fundamentals are looking good. Platinum has been in deficit for the past six years, and it's expected it will be in deficit this year.
looking people rally risky short strong technical trends
Technical trends are looking very strong and people find it very risky to go short right now. I think that's why the rally has been continuing.
decide demand driven evidence exit funds good lower physical prices primarily seen vulnerable
We have not seen evidence of good physical demand at lower levels. Prices have been primarily driven by funds and, therefore, are vulnerable to sell-offs, should funds decide to exit the market.
continue depend largely price short term trends
Short term price trends will continue to largely depend on gold.
below group metals platinum recent remain
The platinum group metals remain well below their recent peaks.
associated negative stigma
There is still a negative stigma associated with hedging.
bring factors near positive prices top
We see some positive factors that could potentially bring prices near the top of this range.
appears downside further generally market near potential pressure supported unlikely violent weakness
We see potential for further downside pressure over the near term, but the market generally appears well supported at the moment. So any weakness is unlikely to be very violent or major.
continue critically decide hinges investors rally stay whether
Whether or not the rally can continue hinges critically on how long investors decide to stay in the market.
base believe built either fund interest investors leaving moves price silver vulnerable
We believe that the fund interest in silver is built upon a much narrower base of investors than gold, leaving it more vulnerable to big price moves in either direction.