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 - October 28 - November 1
Good morning, traders. Welcome back to our preview of the macroeconomic calendar, relevant to the precious metals and currency markets, for the week ahead.
The price of gold is considerably lower this morning, having broken back below the $1500/oz level while silver spot prices have also retreated from last week’s mark of $18/oz.
Gold Price Recap: October 21 - October 25
Happy Friday, traders. With markets turning their gaze towards (probably) another “adjustment” to short-term interest rates next week, gold prices have shrugged off a low-energy week to regain an important price level despite some strong selling this morning.
Gold Price Preview: October 21 - October 25
Good morning, traders! Welcome back to our weekly look at the macroeconomic calendar interesting us as metals traders over the next five trading days.
Gold Price Recap: October 14 - October 18
Happy Friday, traders! Welcome to our weekly recap of the action and drivers in the precious metals and Dollar markets.
As we slide towards the close of a tightly traded week for gold prices, the yellow metal is holding on through a typical (but mild) Friday afternoon sell-off to maintain support at $1490/oz; silver spot prices have once again set above $17.50/oz.
Gold Price Preview: October 14 - October 18
Good morning, traders. Welcome to your weekly look at the upcoming macroeconomic calendar, with a specific focus on the events that are most important for the precious metals and US Dollar charts.

Gold Price News: October 7 - October 11
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly look back at the last five trading days in precious metals and US Dollar markets.
At the time of writing this afternoon, gold is down considerably for the week at the end of Friday’s trading despite having rebounded slightly from the weekly and daily lows.
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