Model Gold Portfolio: Neutral (1/13), previous long (12/29)

Technical Read: Gold paused its upward move the last three trading sessions. The yellow metal is now balanced on the edge: overbought (bearish factor) but trending up (bullish factor) as well. The trick is getting an entry and not getting whipsawed. I am waiting for nonlinear trading analysis readings to confirm a safe entry.

Backdrop:

• Catalyst 1 – The S&P 500 rebounded off the recent lows (14^th and 16^th) and the upward forecast is promising. Mildly bearish for gold..
• Catalyst 2 –The US dollar index advanced as recent events (Swiss National Bank surprise announcement and the ECB quantitative $1.3t program) are underpending two classic fundamental factors (uncertainty and a weakening euro) that are positive for the greenback. This would normally be a considerable headwind for gold but is a neutral for now as both factors are supportive for the yellow metal as well.
• Catalyst 3 – The recent death of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah provided a blip headline on the news front this week. The quick succession plan by the Saudi royal family seemed to minimize possible market disruptions, The question is: Can Islamic extremists use their influence to destabilize the kingdom in the future?
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