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GOLD REPORT: Umesh Shanmugam

Gold has been in a waterfall-like decline for 2013, off nearly 23% YTD. The price of gold and silver are closer to a bottom than a top. The QE-Infinity is closer to a top and will collapse under its own “goldless” weight. The PaperMoney holders are on the correct side of history. Understand that it …

Precious Metals Report : Umesh Shanmugam

Precious metals continue to under-perform the broad market. This year’s heavy volume breakdown below key support has many investors and trader’s spooked creating to a steady stream of selling pressure for gold and silver and bullion stocks. While the technical charts are telling me prices are trying to bottom we must be willing to wait …

Commodity Transaction Tax from June 1st – Umesh Shanmugam

India’s booming futures trade in commodities is likely to be tested soon, when the Government puts the proposed Commodities Transaction Tax (CTT) into effect. CTT will be levied on gold, silver and other non-agricultural commodities traded through commodities exchanges, once the Finance Ministry formally notifies the tax.The detailed notification is under preparation. While Ministry sources …

A strong US dollar is good for India : Umesh Shanmugam

The US dollar (USD) is seeing renewed strength and this strength is giving asset classes across the globe a new direction. Equities have rallied and oil prices have fallen over the last two years on the back of the USD strength. Indian equities and bonds are benefiting from the dollar strength. The Indian rupee (INR) …