August 16, 2018 * U.S. Data Continues to not impress… * China & the U.S. meet on trade… Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I’m ready for some Tub Thumpin’, I’ll tell you that! I received a call from good friend Dennis Miller, the retirementor, yesterday. He informed me that he … Continue reading “Gold Gets Whacked Again! Thanks To 382,000 Contracts!”
August 15, 2018 * The dollar bugs are still dancing in the streets! * Russia prints a very strong IP report… Good day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! I’m late, I’m late, to a very important date! I apologize for the tardiness of the letter today. I was talking to my wife on Sunday, … Continue reading “Retail Sales Beats Expectations…”
August 14, 2018 * Gold gets whacked again! * Is Turkey the 90’s version of the That baht? Good day, and a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! Well, I was just checking the scores from last night’s baseball games, and was pleasantly surprised to see that my beloved Cardinals had rallied to win on … Continue reading “OK, Italy… You Had Better Cool Your Jets…”
August 13, 2018 * The dollar bugs continue to dance in the streets! * But the U.S. economic data is weakening… Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! What a very nice vacation I just finished up having! Simply marvelous! Lots of fun, with a heaping helping of rest and relaxation! Good for … Continue reading “He’s Baaaacccckkkk!”
July 25, 2018 * Currencies can’t find a bid on Tuesday * Subsidies to offset tariffs? Good Day… And a Wonderful Wednesday to you! I’m sure hoping that my time away from home for the next two weeks, is better for my sleep time! Because I’m tired of what’s been going on here these nights! … Continue reading “Has China Taken Control Of Gold?”
July 24, 2018 * Currencies and metals give back most of their Friday gains * A check on Russian fundamentals on the docket today… Good day… And a Tom Terrific Tuesday to you! At this point, we’re going to have to hope for a turn-around Tuesday to take the starch of the dollar’s collar. I … Continue reading “Giving Traders Rope…”
July 23, 2018 * Currencies and metals rally on Friday! * Trump doesn’t appreciate the rate hikes! Good Day… And a Marvelous Monday to you! A very nice weather-wise weekend here in the St. Louis area, led to a lot of outside time for me! Warm but not excessive heat, I loved it! My beloved … Continue reading “Is The ECB Behind The Euro Selling?”
July 19, 2018 * Euro loses a full cent! * Gold sees an $11 gash this morning! Good Day… And a Tub Thumpin’ Thursday to you! I’m hoping to recharge my batteries early this morning, so I am able to participate! It was a very late night for yours truly, but one that was … Continue reading “Another Overnight Ambush Of The Currencies…”
July 18, 2018 * Gold gets whacked badly! * Currencies get sold again! Good Day… and a Wonderful Wednesday to you! I had a great time with my grandson, Braden, yesterday, and at the end of the day he said I was his BFF! Well, I can tell you this right here, right now, … Continue reading “The Sharks Smell Blood In The Water…”