January 19, 2018 - Issue #906

In This Issue

1. Jan-Feb Global Markets Preview
2. Hot Market report: Gold Testing Resistance Levels
3. Economic Calendar

1. Jan/Feb 2018 TTN Global Markets Preview: "Winter Games" What is the gold medal scenario for the markets?

The XXIII Winter Olympics start in early February, but instead of signifying a moment of global unity, these Games may present a reminder of international tensions. The Games are being held in PyeongChang, South Korea, just miles away from the world’s biggest pariah nation whose nuclear program is currently the most obvious threat to international security. Ahead of the Games, North Korea has reopened direct contact with the South, and tensions have eased somewhat. But the two Koreas have gone through cycles of detente before, only to see the North go back to its antagonistic ways.

Despite the geopolitical uncertainties, the global economic environment is on an uptrend. Equity markets have reached Olympic heights, with most equity indices posting double digit gains on the year. Treasury yields are rising, though there has been significant flattening in the yield curve, sparking some speculation about the timing of the next recession. The dollar index ended the year down about 9%, and 2018 may see more weakness in the greenback as markets speculate that other major central banks will start to tighten policy and play catch up with the Fed. Central bankers will be watching inflation which has shown some signs of life, led by WTI crude climbing above $60/barrel on better demand and surprisingly strong compliance with the OPEC production cutting deal.

2. Hot Market Report: Gold Futures Steady Climb to Continue?

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Gold has been supported by a few factors. Weaker US $ over past few weeks has helped gold rally from Upper mid 1200's to mid 1300' over period of 12 weeks. Volatile Bitcoin market also lends support to "gold safety". The market still looks technically strong but little ovberbought, Current fears of US Govt. shutdown are providing additional support for this market. Major suport at $1303 and major resistance at $1367. As always, if you like to chat markets, have questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

3. Economic Calendar

Source: Moore Research Center, Inc.

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