John Moncrief
John Moncrief is an active commodities and currency trader with nearly a decade in the industry. He also has several years of experience in writing market analysis and research notes.
John’s particular interest is in examining precious metals and currency trends through a focus on macroeconomic drivers and behavioral economic theory; although he’s probably spent at least as much time reading Stan Lee as he has Richard Thaler.
Gold Price Preview: August 12 - August 16
Good morning, traders. Welcome back to another week in the metals and currency markets, and to our look at the week’s macroeconomic calendar.
Gold spot price is back above $1500 this morning, trading $1503/oz at time of writing.
Gold Price Recap: August 5 - August 9
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome back to your recap of the week in metals and currency markets.
At the time of writing this afternoon, gold is weakening a bit for the day, but shining bright with massive gains on the week representing six-year highs.
Gold Prices Driven Above $1,500 and a 6-Year High – Can They Stay There?
The price of gold has continued its rocket-shot of a week today as the world’s financial markets are reeling; breaking to a six-year high above the major psychological line of $1,500 an ounce this morning.

Gold Price Preview: August 5 - August 9
Good morning, traders. Welcome back to Monday, and a look at our week ahead in the gold market and related assets.
Gold Price Recap: July 29 - August 2
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly recap of the metals markets, are you still with us?
Gold prices this afternoon are trading just above $1440/oz and do look to be drifting lower heading into the close of what has been quite a week.
FOMC Recap: August 1
Happy Thursday, traders. Dropping in for an odd, slightly less organized mid-week post to talk a bit more about yesterday’s FOMC and how things look for gold markets.
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