The Geopolitical Chess Game

[] why central banks are stockpiling gold [View in browser]( [View in browser]( [] MAY 16, 2024 [] [] REVENGE OF THE SMITH The Geopolitical Chess Game Gold has been in the news a lot lately. But to governments and central bankers around the world, it’s nothing new. Gold has always held a special place as a symbol of wealth and stability. Yet, recent trends show that central banks around the globe are flocking to reinforce their reserves with gold. Let's delve into the data and understand [why countries around the world are stockpiling gold and what it means for global finance.]( — Geof Smith [] [] “I’ve never seen a market anomaly as reliable as this one.” A while back, on an anonymous message board someone posted a message… A message that would change everything! They claimed that there’s a short window of time when options on one particular ticker are almost always ‘mispriced.’ And while most people wouldn’t even know what to do with that information… [One maverick trader as turned it into a 79 - 0 win streak!]( [] [] SCOTT WELSH’S TICKER TALES MS Close to a Breakout We’ve talked about the recent rise in bank and financial stocks, and that move has continued. Several banking stocks have climbed near a breakout point and the banking group in general is now one of the top 35 hottest in the world. And, like its cohort, MS is now nearing a breakout after a very long consolidation period. Here’s the chart: [] MS is nearing a high it hasn’t seen since early 2023. A break above $100.99 could lead to a sizable explosion. Especially if we get hints at a future rate reduction. We’ll keep an eye on it. Happy trading, — Scott Welsh P.S. As a reminder, these plays are based on my longer-term Weinstein Stage Analysis method. The charts above use weekly candles and a 30 week simple moving average. For details on this method, see my explanation on [this Ask The Pros episode]( starting at timestamp 20:45. [] [] [] [] MAY 16, 2024 [] [] REVENGE OF THE SMITH The Geopolitical Chess Game Gold has been in the news a lot lately. But to governments and central bankers around the world, it’s nothing new. Gold has always held a special place as a symbol of wealth and stability. Yet, recent trends show that central banks around the globe are flocking to reinforce their reserves with gold. Let's delve into the data and understand [why countries around the world are stockpiling gold and what it means for global finance.]( — Geof Smith [] [] “I’ve never seen a market anomaly as reliable as this one.” A while back, on an anonymous message board someone posted a message… A message that would change everything! They claimed that there’s a short window of time when options on one particular ticker are almost always ‘mispriced.’ And while most people wouldn’t even know what to do with that information… [One maverick trader as turned it into a 79 - 0 win streak!]( [] [] SCOTT WELSH’S TICKER TALES MS Close to a Breakout We’ve talked about the recent rise in bank and financial stocks, and that move has continued. Several banking stocks have climbed near a breakout point and the banking group in general is now one of the top 35 hottest in the world. And, like its cohort, MS is now nearing a breakout after a very long consolidation period. Here’s the chart: [] MS is nearing a high it hasn’t seen since early 2023. A break above $100.99 could lead to a sizable explosion. Especially if we get hints at a future rate reduction. We’ll keep an eye on it. Happy trading, — Scott Welsh P.S. As a reminder, these plays are based on my longer-term Weinstein Stage Analysis method. The charts above use weekly candles and a 30 week simple moving average. For details on this method, see my explanation on [this Ask The Pros episode]( starting at timestamp 20:45. [] [] [] [] ABOUT US: We believe that the opportunity for financial literacy and freedom belongs to all people, not just those who already have years of investing experience. Prosperity Pub provides an array of educational services and products that will help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Trading is made simple through our online forum full of trading techniques to give you the best tools to kick-start your investing journey. We offer collaborative webinars and training; we love to teach. No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from Prosperity Pub are for your informational purposes only. 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No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from Prosperity Pub are for your informational purposes only. Neither Prosperity Pub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Prosperity Pub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions. Please visit [( for our full Terms and Conditions. [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Prosperity Pub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States [Prosperity Pub](