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Is gold’s run coming to an end in September?

Is gold’s run coming to an end in September?

The seasonal chart for gold, covering a 15-year period from August 2009 to August 2024, highlights a notable pattern of weakness in gold from early September to early October. This period historically correlates with a downturn, with a marked annualised return of -30.42% during this window.

Will August see the AUDJPY pair fall?

Will August see the AUDJPY pair fall?

Their is a strong seasonal bias for AUDJPY weakness during August. In the last 24 years you can see that the month of August is at the standout month of seasonal weakness with nearly 2% average falls. See the monthly ‘Average return by month’ bar chart below.

turnaround tuesday

Time for turnaround Tuesday?

Today, we will explore the concept of "Turnaround Tuesday" in the S&P 500, examining why this pattern occurs and what it means for traders and investors. Turnaround Tuesday refers to the market phenomenon where the S&P 500 and other major indices often reverse their direction on Tuesdays

Can China’s Property Sector Bounce Into Year End?

Can China’s Property Sector Bounce Into Year End?

China Resources Land Limited (CR Land) is a prominent real estate development company in China. It is a subsidiary of China Resources Holdings Company Limited, a state-owned conglomerate. So, this seasonal pattern may not apply this year, but if this is the time for a recovery could we see China Resources Land Limited strong seasonal pattern play out?

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Silver’s set to soar

Silver possesses a dual character, prized both as a financial asset and as a crucial industrial component, particularly in clean-energy technologies. It is an essential element in solar panels, and with the industry experiencing significant growth.

Bitcoin Summer Blues

Bitcoin’s summer blues

Bitcoin’s summer tends to be a weak period with average falls in the double digits between August 01 and September 29 over the last 13 years. The largest drop was over 60% and prices have only gained 23.08% of the time.