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 Recap: November 25 - November 29
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our recap of the news and economic data this week that was the most important for the gold market. With a shortened and lightly attended week due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, we have a shortened recap this week befitting five days of trading in precious metals and currencies that was largely uneventful until Friday’s US session.
Gold Price Preview: November 25 - November 29
Good morning, traders. Welcome to our look ahead at the macroeconomic calendar this week, with an eye on those data points that are most useful for precious metals and Dollar traders.
Gold Price Recap: November 18 - November 22
Happy Friday, traders! Welcome back to our weekly recap of the last five trading days in precious metals and currency markets.
Gold Prices Trade Mostly Flat as FOMC Discussion Minutes Confirm the Likelihood of Another ‘Fed Pause’ Through the End of 2019
In the discussion minutes of the FOMC’s October policy meeting which were released this afternoon, analysts and investors see a picture of a committee that was divided over the necessity of a third-consecutive rate cut, but also one that collectively feels policy rates are now balanced for the
Gold Price Preview: November 18 - November 22
Good morning, traders. Welcome to our weekly look at the economic data calendar for the week ahead, and where it matters most for gold, silver and US Dollar markets.
Gold prices are a few dollars higher this morning, to sit above $1470/oz in the spot markets while silver prices are still trying to break back above $17.00.
Gold Price Recap: November 11 - November 15
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly recap of the data and news that drove precious metals prices over the last five days. Gold prices have rebounded from a dire start to the week and look poised to ultimately squeeze out a gain for the last five days of trading.
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