Inflation: Tactics For Ebb & Flow

Will Jay Powell be “less hawk than expected” on Wednesday? Will there be a huge stock market rally to celebrate his return to a dovish stance for markets?

 long-term US rates chart.  

It’s possible that there’s some short-term pause in the rise of inflation and rates but…

In the big picture, it won’t matter what Jay says or does tomorrow; US rates appear to be heading far higher (and rightly so) than most investors think is possible.

TBF versus gold chart.  

This ETF gives investors direct exposure to profiting from the Fed’s hiking cycle and I consider it a “must own” for serious gold bugs around the world.

I’ve been recommending it since the Fed hikes began. Is it too late to buy now? No, and here’s why: 

US rates are in a base pattern that should push them above the 1980 highs… and they are about 80% below those highs now.

What about the stock market?  

A CAPE ratio of 20 is high.  It’s 29 now, barely below the highs of 1929.

This is not a time to be “averaging down” in the stock market, but there will be a short-term opportunities for traders on that note:

Nasdaq ETF chart.  

The 10,100 moving averages have done a good job of signaling short-term moves for traders. 

Sadly, there’s no buy signal now and the current decline could turn into an “avalanche” if Jay comes out as “more hawk than expected” tomorrow.

Savvy traders wait for Jay to signal the next play rather than trying to outsmart him.

A long-term hiking trend related to inflation likely means the stock market's good times are finished for the next 20 to 30 years in America, but what about gold?

There’s an ebb and flow to the inflation and rising rates super cycle. An all-weather approach to investing is required for investors to be happy… and to succeed.

The “ebb” sees cash and direct bets on rates (think ETFs like TBF) do best, and the “flow” sees gold and related items do best.

weekly gold chart.  

It’s unknown whether the price moves up to above $1810 or down to $1610 next, but those are the zones for mining stock enthusiasts to focus on for buying.

Note the 14,5,5 Stochastics oscillator at the bottom of the chart.  It’s reached oversold status. A crossover buy signal would be a positive development...

And it looks imminent.

weekly GDX chart.  

The Stochastics oscillator is also heavily oversold.

Rallies of 20% or 30% (and sometimes more) are typical from this position.

It’s a similar Stochastics situation for GOAU, and there’s a bullish non-confirmation of RSI with the price.

A rally to $16-$18 seems likely.

The dip under $1675 for gold will attract some Indian interest but the faltering global economy means demand from both China and India will remain muted.

That puts a limit on upside action… until the next wave of inflation in America begins. That’s almost certainly to be launched by a surge in the price of oil.

As the winter begins and European governments reduce imports from Russia “to save freedom”, oil should begin another bull run.

At that point, the Fed leaders will have a big decision to make. Do they accelerate the pace of hiking to manage the second wave of inflation…and risk causing an implosion of the government bond market? I think they do… and as it happens, America’s money managers will begin to relive the 1970s, with a ruined bond market, substantial stagflation, and a big focus on gold!

Special Offer For Gold-Eagle Readers: Please send me an Email to [email protected] and I’ll send you my free “Five & Under, Golden Thunder!” report. I highlight ten miners trading under $5 that are poised to show gains of 50% and more in the next “exciting” stage of the 2021-2025 war cycle!

Thanks!    

Cheers

St

Stewart Thomson 

Graceland Updates

Note: We are privacy oriented.  We accept cheques, credit card, and if needed, PayPal.

Written between 4am-7am.  5-6 issues per week.  Emailed at aprox 9am dailyhttps://www.gracelandupdates.com/    

https://gracelandjuniors.com    

www.guswinger.com  

Email:

[email protected]  

[email protected] 

[email protected]  

Rate Sheet (us funds):

Lifetime: $1299

2yr:  $299     (over 500 issues)

1yr:  $199     (over 250 issues)

6 mths: $129 (over 125 issues)

To pay by credit card/paypal, please click this link:

https://gracelandupdates.com/subscribe-pp/

To pay by cheque, make cheque payable to “Stewart Thomson”

Mail to:

Stewart Thomson / 1276 Lakeview Drive / Oakville, Ontario L6H 2M8 Canada

Stewart Thomson is a retired Merrill Lynch broker. Stewart writes the Graceland Updates daily between 4am-7am. They are sent out around 8am-9am. The newsletter is attractively priced and the format is a unique numbered point form.  Giving clarity of each point and saving valuable reading time.

Risks, Disclaimers, Legal

Stewart Thomson is no longer an investment advisor. The information provided by Stewart and Graceland Updates is for general information purposes only. Before taking any action on any investment, it is imperative that you consult with multiple properly licensed, experienced and qualified investment advisors and get numerous opinions before taking any action. Your minimum risk on any investment in the world is: 100% loss of all your money. You may be taking or preparing to take leveraged positions in investments and not know it, exposing yourself to unlimited risks. This is highly concerning if you are an investor in any derivatives products. There is an approx $700 trillion OTC Derivatives Iceberg with a tiny portion written off officially. The bottom line:  

Are You Prepared?

********