Federal Reserve and Stronger Real Rates Cause Breakdown in Gold

Gold and gold mining stocks were setting up for a rebound until the market suddenly priced in tighter policy from the Federal Reserve. Both nominal and real yields surged and that pushed an already oversold sector below key support. Gold lost support in the mid $1100s while gold stocks (GDX) lost a critical support level. While the sector is oversold and likely to rebound as 2017 begins, the primary trend remains lower.

First published here: Federal Reserve and Stronger Real Rates Cause Breakdown in Gold