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EURGBP & Gold vs Aussie Signals
Nov 15, 2010 4:25 | by Ashraf Laidi | 46 CommentsEURGBP is the preferred short euro play for now, whiile Gold in Aussie terms gives more clues on Gold's direction than Gold/USD -
Gold/Oil Ratio Signals & Latest QE Path
Oct 6, 2010 1:26 | by Ashraf Laidi | 31 CommentsShifts in Gold/Oil Ratio indicate further strength in equities, while BoJ easing will remain futile for FX markets -
The QE Case for Gold & Silver
Sep 3, 2010 19:00 | by Ashraf Laidi | 56 CommentsThe inevitability of further asset purchases from the Fed, BoE, ECB and BoJ enhance the case for gold and silver. -
EURIBOR, Euro & USD Index
Aug 4, 2010 0:45 | by Ashraf Laidi | 15 CommentsPay attention to the EU-USD Spread of Libor rather than isolating EUR & USD libor. -
Yen Draws Safe Haven Share
Jul 16, 2010 19:15 | by Ashraf Laidi | 37 CommentsYen strength is here to stay especially as the US dollar's safe-haven lustre is eroded by the worsening US data. -
Eurozone Core, USD Index & Swiss Knife
Jun 11, 2010 19:19 | by Ashraf Laidi | 43 CommentsWatch the risk of contacgion into Eurozone core nations, as well as the USD Index monthly rise and the broadening gains in the Swiss franc. -
FX Interventions, Aussie & Gold
May 19, 2010 20:44 | by Ashraf Laidi | 41 CommentsECB Intervention is inevitable, Gold set to catch down with other commodities & Aussie to way down under -
1999 & 2010 Similarities in USD, Euro
May 4, 2010 17:30 | by Ashraf Laidi | 22 CommentsThe dollar index is set to start its longest MONTHLY winning streak since Jan-June 1999, a year when the USD bullishness and euro gloom was at its maximum -
BDI's Peaking Impact & Stocks' Barrier
Apr 19, 2010 21:31 | by Ashraf Laidi | 28 CommentsPeaks in Baltic Dry Index has once again lead the tops in metals & fuel, while S&P500 and the Dow struggle at their latest barriers. -
Signals from Commodities & LIBOR
Mar 30, 2010 17:14 | by Ashraf Laidi | 41 CommentsYield differentials, LIBOR developments and the failure in the CRB and Crude Oil continue to boost USD -
S&P500 / VIX Ratio & USD LIBOR
Mar 9, 2010 0:40 | by Ashraf Laidi | 200 CommentsOn the cycles of the S&P500 / VIX ratio and the stabilizing cost of USD 3-month LIBOR relative to its yen counterpart. -
Gold Catching Down with Euro
Feb 23, 2010 18:53 | by Ashraf Laidi | 201 CommentsGold's record high vs. euro was a key signal in ensuring bearishness in both the currency & the metal against the US dollar. Forex & commodity traders must watch. -
$1.32 Euro Under Construction
Feb 3, 2010 17:02 | by Ashraf Laidi | 116 CommentsThe deteriorating momentum of sovereign concerns in the Eurozone & further dissenting rhetoric from FOMC to weigh further on EUR & other risk currencies. -
Euro's Dead Cross
Jan 19, 2010 15:19 | by Ashraf Laidi | 147 CommentsEURUSD's downtrend is now confirmed after its 50-day MA has fallen below its 100-day MA, strengthening the bearish technical signal with an already deteriorating fundamental foundation. -
More Euro Losses Ahead
Jan 5, 2010 18:55 | by Ashraf Laidi | 279 CommentsMore losses in the euro are seen ahead despite rallying oil prices.