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Market Wrap Week Ending 5/23/08



-- Posted Monday, 26 May 2008 | Digg This ArticleDigg It! | Source: GoldSeek.com

 

Honest Money Gold & Silver Report

 

 

 

Economy

The big news this week was the report by the National Association of Realtors that sales of previously owned homes fell 1% in April, while the supply of unsold properties reached a record level of 11.2 months as measured by the present sales rate.

Since April of last year, the median home price has fallen 8%. Needless to say, anyone that thinks the housing market has bottomed ought to do a bit of rethinking.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the producer price index for finished goods increased 0.2% in April – seasonally adjusted.

 

Without seasonal adjustment, finished goods increased 0.7% in April. From April 2007 to April 2008, finished goods prices have gone up 6.5%.

 

Energy costs have increased 17.5% in the same time period. Nonetheless, as the experts tell us – there is no inflation, as long as you don’t buy anything. Stagflation may be the appropriate phrase.

 

None of the above went unnoticed by the financial and housing sectors of the stock market, as the charts below show. I find it hard to fathom how some are claiming a new bull market in stocks has begun when the backbone of our economy is down and out for the count.

 

I could well be wrong, but I go on record as saying that we are in a bear market the likes of which have not been seen since the Great Depression. But let’s look at the charts and see what they are saying.

 

 

 

The above chart of the housing index does not look very healthy, and it is getting sicker by the week, as this week it fell over -10%.

 

It could be bottoming; it will depend on whether the early 2008 lows are broken below or not. Time will tell. As of now – I care not to take a bet on it changing.

 

Next up is the chart of the financial sector, which is the life-blood of the market and economy.

 

If money is being made than this sector should be performing well. The chart seems to be saying that something isn’t quite right in paper fiat land.

 

 

 

The broader market is starting to have problems once again, falling -3.47% for the week. It appears that the bear market rally is over and that the longer term trend is reasserting itself.

 

Notice on the chart below that the 200 ma provided stiff overhead resistance that was not penetrated.

 

The 50 ma is now being tested; and the lower trend line has been broken below. The bear is prowling about once again and caution is warranted.

 

 

 

Bonds

 

As the stock market resumes its march downward, bonds are headed up. The Fed is most concerned in keeping the bond market alive and well, as the only two ways the government takes in money is by taxes and selling bonds.

 

When bonds go up in price – interest rates go down, which does not help the U.S. dollar; and if anything could use some serious help – it is the dollar.

 

Gold and the dollar tend to move in opposite directions, which means that gold and bonds have been moving in the same direction - up.

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

As mentioned above, the dollar is not having a fun in paper fiat land, thanks to the Federal Reserve, which if nothing else, definitely knows how to destroy the purchasing power of a currency. The chart below shows the horrid job the Fed has done.

 

 

The next chart shows the Euro and gold trending in the same direction, while the dollar heads towards Hades.

 

 

Commodities

 

The bull market in commodities is still alive, although a bit extended and due for a correction. Next up is the weekly chart comparing commodities to the U.S. dollar. Notice how they move in opposite directions.

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

Gold had a pretty good week, up about 2.5% and holding well above the $900 level. The daily chart below has mixed signals (what else is new).

 

I don’t like the negative divergence between RSI that made new highs and price, which failed to make a new high.

 

Price is also bumping up into the upper BB, which may suggest a short term correction is around the corner. ROC hasn’t quite made up its mind yet.  

 

 

The weekly chart looks a bit more promising, if that’s possible in the markets. RSI has bounced off the 50 level and is headed up.

 

MACD is still under a negative cross over, however, it appears to be rounding off and getting ready to move up. Follow through and confirmation is needed.

 

STO has made a positive cross and is headed up out of oversold territory. Price is sitting just above the middle Bollinger band.

 

The Bollinger bands are converging, suggesting that a significant intermediate term move may be developing.

 

 

 

 

Silver

 

Silver had an excellent week, up over +7%. I was fortunate to add CEF to the portfolio on Monday and to sell it on Thursday for a nice gain. PAAS was also sold to book profits.

 

There is a bit of negative divergence and some frothiness on the chart, however, RSI has plenty of room to move up if it wants to.

 

  

 

GDX

 

GDX was up just under +1% for the week, so it under performed physical.

 

 

I’m not too thrilled with the gap that is looming in the distance below on the daily chart above. Something suggests that it may want to be filled. Notice that the downward sloping trend line is playing tag with it.

 

All the other indicators are either rolling over or have actually started to head down, particularly the fast STO indicator.

 

The signals are mixed but the weight of the evidence is pointing to more consolidation prior to any big lift off and sustainable rally in the very near future – a bit longer in time could be just what the doctor orders.

 

The weekly chart below is a bit more encouraging. RSI shows a positive divergence. A double bottom at 42.5 may have formed. Volume decreased on the decline.

 

MACD and the histograms still have their work cut out for them.

 

 

Invitation

 

The latest full-length version of this week’s market wrap is available only my web site, including all positions bought or sold this week.

 

Stop by and check it out. Most major markets are included with the emphasis on the precious metals market.

 

There is a lot of information on gold and silver, not only from an investment point of view, but also from its position as being the mandated monetary system of our Constitution - Silver and Gold Coin as in Honest Weights and Measures.

 

On the main homepage are papers and articles by some of the best out there to be had. There are audio and videos on banking, the Constitution, and cutting edge news. Many articles are archived and others are linked.

 

Live time quotes on gold and silver and precious metal stocks are available, including charts for most world currencies and futures.

 

Links to the World Bank, Central Banks, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the Bank for International Settlements, and many other similar and different sources are available.

 

There is also a live bulletin board where you can discuss the markets with people from around the world and many other resources.

 

 

Come visit our website: Honest Money Gold & Silver Report

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Douglas V. Gnazzo
Honest Money Gold & Silver Report


About the author: Douglas V. Gnazzo writes for numerous websites and his work appears both here and abroad. Just recently he was honored by being chosen as a Foundation Scholar for the Foundation for the Advancement of Monetary Education (FAME).

Disclaimer: The contents of this article represent the opinions of Douglas V. Gnazzo. Nothing contained herein is intended as investment advice or recommendations for specific investment decisions, and you should not rely on it as such. Douglas V. Gnazzo is not a registered investment advisor. Information and analysis above are derived from sources and using methods believed to be reliable, but Douglas. V. Gnazzo cannot accept responsibility for any trading losses you may incur as a result of your reliance on this analysis and will not be held liable for the consequence of reliance upon any opinion or statement contained herein or any omission. Individuals should consult with their broker and personal financial advisors before engaging in any trading activities. Do your own due diligence regarding personal investment decisions. This article may contain information that is confidential and/or protected by law. The purpose of this article is intended to be used as an educational discussion of the issues involved. Douglas V. Gnazzo is not a lawyer or a legal scholar. Information and analysis derived from the quoted sources are believed to be reliable and are offered in good faith. Only a highly trained and certified and registered legal professional should be regarded as an authority on the issues involved; and all those seeking such an authoritative opinion should do their own due diligence and seek out the advice of a legal professional. Lastly Douglas V. Gnazzo believes that The United States of America is the greatest country on Earth, but that it can yet become greater. This article is written to help facilitate that greater becoming. God Bless America.

 Douglas V. Gnazzo © 2008 All Rights Reserved


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