Pandemic Slowdown or Recession?

[Click to view in browser](. [The only gold price question one Scotiabank strategist is asking is how sharp is the uptrend]( She added that the only question for the precious metal is the trajectory of the uptrend for 2020. Looking at prices, Scotiabank Strategy has increased its forecast for the year; Shiels said that she sees gold prices pushing to $1,750 an ounce and averaging the year at $1,625 an ounce, a 1.5% increase... [Read More]( 36342 [Legendary Stock-Picker Names Favorite Stock of 2020]( 200 stocks he’s recommended soared 100% or more. Sixteen recommendations soared 1,000% or more. And he just went public with his [#1 pick for the new year.]( Sponsored by Stansberry Research [Gold price shoots higher after Federal Reserves surprises with 50-basis point cut]( This is the first time the Federal Reserve has made such a steep cut since the 2008 financial crisis. [Read More]( 26750 [What's really needed for gold prices to skyrocket, and it's not a recession]( “Once we see the policy action to the latest crisis we will see gold have another leg up,” she told Kitco News. “The Fed, ever since 2008, has been very sensitive to market reaction. When they do meet in the middle of March and markets are still pricing in a 50 basis-point cut then I do believe... [Read More]( 24447 [Try Monday Morning Outlook: Start Your Week Right]( Finally, a reason to look forward to Monday morning! Take your trading to the next level with Monday Morning Outlook! Perfect for any trader who wants "a little more," we'll deliver hard-hitting analysis of macro events, including developing chart patterns, notable options strikes, and crucial sentiment indicators. [Click here to read more.]( Sponsored by Schaeffer's Investment Research [Gold price is on a path to $1,700 but volatility will be high - analysts]( With benchmark bond yields continuing to fall and markets expecting to see even lower interest rates in the near future, analysts say that it is difficult to be bearish on gold next week. According to some analysts, the biggest driver for gold remains the 10-year bond yield, which continues to hit... [Read More]( 22729 [It would be unwise to rule out a move to $2,000 in gold - GraniteShares]( In a telephone interview with Kitco News, Ryan Giannotto, director of research at GraniteShares, said that the last time the Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point inter-meeting cut was back in 2008. After that announcement gold prices embarked on a major bull run, rising more than 17% that year.... [Read More]( 20006 [Free Webinar: Options Premium & Pricing]( Learn about moneyness, intrinsic versus extrinsic value, options pricing models and how supply and demand affect options pricing in this free webinar presented by OIC. Sign up now to watch for free. [Click here to read more.]( Sponsored by The Options Industry Council [Gold sharply up as U.S. stocks plummet in high volatility]( Recent history shows that some days traders and investors are less concerned about the coronavirus outbreak, and then the next day they are more concerned. Look for continued vacillating markets as the Covid-19 situation plays out. It’s now looking more likely that the event will not be a short-term... [Read More]( 11945 [30 Year Mortgage Rates at 3.0%]( From Matthew Graham at MortgageNewsDaily: Rates at All-Time Lows No Thanks to Fed's Emergency Cut [Read More]( 4387 [Covered Shorts — In It To Win It]( First let me just say this, I made a heinous error buying XAIR into “Analyst Day.” I assumed it was run by a normal person, not Frank Rizzo from the Jerky Boys. I recorded some of his hits from yesterday for you to enjoy. Listen. [Read More]( 2512 [Pandemic: A Slowdown or a Recession?]( Back in 2013, I wrote "Predicting the Next Recession". Since then, I've updated that post several times, most recently last September. In that post I noted that the next recession could be caused by ... [Read More]( 1492 [The Economic Impact of the COVID-19]( Several readers have asked about the economic impact of the novel coronavirus. The answer is it depends on the severity of the epidemic. Goldman Sachs economists wrote this morning: [Read More]( 1282 [12 Hilarious Wall Street Twitter Accounts]( U.S. stocks are ending a volatile 2018 on a low note, and expectations for 2019 have also been on the decline. A lackluster year and a bleak outlook is certainly nothing to laugh about, but long-term investors should remember to keep things in perspective. Despite disappointing market returns, there... [Read More]( 163 [Palladium, Gold, US Dollar]( [Read More]( 47 [Platts: 4 Commodity Charts To Watch This Week]( Via S&P Global Platts Insight blog, [Read More]( 6 You are subscribed to email updates from [Investingchannel](. To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe]( now. Investing Channel, Inc., P.O. Box 118 New York, NY 10018. [Link](