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Brace for more volatility
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Conflicting news headlines regarding the path to peace in Eastern Europe continue to drive volatility in early trading this morning. After the recent sell-off it would not be surprising to see gold trade back up to the $1985-$1995 level from the current $1965 price. Should $1965 become resistance however, hopes of a short term bounce maybe quickly tempered. Similarly, silver could confirm resistance around $25.30-$25.45 in the very short term. Platinum bears have pushed the metal back down into the $1035-$1065 range, where bulls will need to regroup for a chance at pushing higher.
The main event this week is Wednesday’s FOMC meeting. With a 25bp rate hike priced into markets, participants attention will be focused on any future guidance regarding monetary policy; trader’s should brace for more volatility still. Stocks have been moving sideways downward since the fed turned hawkish in December 2021; it is plausible that equities have a trigger for an upward relief rally, at the least, once the hike is concretely executed.
Thanks and have a great week.