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 Prices Unmoved, CPI in Focus as Minutes Confirm a Divided Fed
Gold prices were effectively unchanged this afternoon in the wake of the latest release of discussion minutes from the FOMC; the minutes and notes confirmed the market’s general assessment of a very divided Fed with regards to the rate path forward.
Gold Price Preview: October 7 - October 11
Good morning, traders. Welcome to our weekly look at the macroeconomic calendar for the precious metals and Dollar markets.
At the time of writing this morning, gold and silver prices are markedly softer; having sold lower throughout overnight trading following a sharp gap higher at the weekly open, which was quickly faded by sellers.
Gold Price Recap: September 30 - October 4
Happy Friday, traders. It’s been a wild week for gold and silver markets, one that has seen the spot price for gold close Friday’s trading just below $1505/oz.

Gold Price Preview: September 30 - October 4
Good morning, traders. Welcome to Monday, and your look ahead at this week’s macroeconomic calendar as it relates to gold, silver and Dollar markets.
Gold Price Recap: September 23 - 27
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to your recap of the week in precious metals markets.
Gold prices are markedly lower this afternoon, as the most recent wave of risk-off headlines seem to have come too late to rescue the yellow metal from what has been a strong week for the US Dollar.
Gold Price Preview: September 23 - 27
Good morning, traders. Welcome to our preview of the week ahead in macroeconomic data for the precious metals and currency markets.
Gold is trading higher this morning, near $1520/oz, after initially gapping lower at Sunday evening’s open; silver prices have started the week strongly as well, trading around $18.45/oz.
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