Gold & Silver Forecast 2013: Like 1973, Dow’s Decline To Bring Massive Gold Rally?

Gold and Silver Forecast 2013

For gold to rise to levels significantly higher than the recent high of $1920, a new impetus is needed. Without additional energy from such an impetus, gold could just trade sideways for a very long time, or even fall further.

There is only so much value in the world economy, and it is split between all the different instruments (like gold, silver, stocks bonds, etc.) where value resides.

For gold (and silver) to rise significantly, relative to other instruments of value, value will have to be diverted away from those other competing instruments. The Dow, in particular, has been the biggest obstacle to a rise in precious metals, due to it sucking up most of the available value on global markets.

It is for this reason that the direction of the Dow is an important indicator of where gold will go over the next months. Analysis of the Dow itself, as well as, the Dow/Gold ratio is therefore, essential.

Dow/Gold Ratio

Previously, I have illustrated how, since the 1930’s, the Dow/Gold ratio level of 10 has been a pivotal point from where either the gold price rose significantly or the Dow. On Friday, the Dow/Gold ratio again hit that important level of 10.

The question, therefore, is whether it is gold or the Dow that will significantly rally from around this area? Below is a long-term Dow/Gold ratio chart:

I have drawn a yellow line at the 10 level. In 1995, when the ratio moved away from the 10 level, it was higher, and it was the Dow that started a massive rally. It was in 2008 at the end of the gold correction that the ratio hit the 10 level again.

It is almost certain that this ratio will move significantly from here, and in my opinion; it is gold that is heavily favoured. Technically, it appears that at the end of 2008 the ratio dropped lower than the important level of 10, which acted as some kind of support level. It is now busy completing the retest of that breakdown, and should the area around the 10 level hold; it will likely go into a free-fall (that is much lower than 10).

Dow & Gold

The Dow has just recently made an all-time high, and to many, it might appear that this is a start of a multi-month rally. However, the enormous debt-levels will virtually ensure that this rally is brought to an abrupt end very soon.

The Dow is making similar patterns to that of the 70s except for debt levels relative to GDP being much higher today than that of the 70s. Those patterns also indicate that the Dow’s current rally is likely to come to an end, leading to a possible crash.

Below, is one of the comparisons between the current period and the 70s, I have done for the Dow:

Dow 70s

Dow current

The top chart is the Dow from 1968 to 1974, and the bottom one is the Dow from 2008 to April 2013. I have illustrated how these patterns are alike by marking similar points from 1 to 6. If this comparison is valid, then the Dow could top very soon and start a severe decline.

The problem is that it is impossible to predict the exact level or time where the Dow will top. However, there is a good chance the top could be in this month; given the fact the Dow/Gold ratio has reached that important 10 level.

If we do get the decline in the Dow, similar to the 70s pattern, then it is possible that it could be much more severe than that of the 70s due to the extreme debt levels today. During that massive Decline of the Dow, gold actually did very well. See chart below:

gold vs dow 1970s

I have compared the gold chart (top) from 1970 to 1975 to the Dow chart (bottom) for the same period. From the beginning of 1973, the Dow started a massive drop, while gold started a huge rally.

Today, gold is in a similar position to that of the end of 1972 to the beginning of 1973 (point 1). Then, the price was in a consolidation that started when gold reached an all-time high of $70 (point a). While gold was getting near the end of its consolidation, the Dow was making all-time highs just like today – see point 1.1.

I am sure many were thinking that the gold price would decline back to the $35 level, while the Dow’s rally continues. That did not happen; in a similar manner, gold will likely not decline much further.

I do not know at what level the gold price decline will stop, but it is likely to be very soon, and it is likely to turnaround in a dramatic fashion. Just like in 1973, the gold bull market is not over. There are a few important signals that will confirm the coming rally in gold and silver. I will be sharing more relevant information regarding these markets with my subscribers over the next couple of days.

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Silver Forecast 2013

Gold Price Forecast: Premium Gold Update

Gold Price Forecast: Gold Update

Here are a few patterns that might explain the current fall in the gold price, as well as, provide the possible way forward.

Below is a graphic (all charts are from fxstreet.com) which compares the current pattern on gold (about July 2011 to current) to a 2007 pattern:

On both charts, I have suggested how the patterns might be similar, by marking similar points, from 1 to 6. Based on this comparison, it appears that the gold price is searching for that point 6.

The bullish expectation is still very much justified. We would need a turnaround very soon though, to continue the mega bullish expectation. If we do not get the turnaround very soon, then price could go even lower than $1500.

The following graphic suggests that we could see a turnaround very soon. Below is the last part of the patterns presented in the above graphic (note that the current chart is weekly chart, while the 2007 is daily):

gold forecast 2012

On both charts, I have suggested how the patterns might be similar, by marking similar point, from 1 to 3. Based on this comparison, it appears that the gold price is searching for that point 3. The market, however, appears to have played a trick, which provides the possibility of an alternative comparison. The alternative comparison is indicated by point A to G on both charts. Notice that from point C to G, the chart appears to be rising on the 2007 chart, while falling on the current chart. This explains the reason for prices going lower than I expected.

Both alternatives suggest that the gold price is searching for that final point before starting a rally. However, what this comparison also suggests, is that from a timing point of view, point 3 or point G could be in soon (as soon as this week). On the 2007 pattern, from point 1 to point 2 was about 8 days, whereas from point B to G was about 9 days. If we apply the same ratio to the current pattern, then point G could be in on day 50.62. Today is day 50 since point B, so we are there or almost there.

If we do not get the turnaround rally soon, it could mean that we will go much lower than current levels. For now, I believe that it is more likely that we will get the rally soon.

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Gold/Platinum Ratio Suggests Much Higher Gold Prices Are Coming

Gold/Platinum Ratio suggests much higher gold prices are coming

There is an interesting pattern developing on the Gold/Platinum Ratio. This pattern is similar to a pattern on the silver chart.

Below, is a graphic which features the Gold/Platinum Ratio chart (top) as well as the silver chart (bottom):

 

gold platinum ratio similar to silver chart

 

The graphic is self-explanatory, and indicates that the Gold/Platinum Ratio is in a position similar to where silver was at the end of January 2011. If the ratio was to continue to follow the silver pattern, then we could have gold being 1.7 times the value of platinum in this year. This is consistent with my expectation of a significantly higher “real’ gold price (relative to stocks and most commodities).

Note, that it is more probable that an increase in the Gold/Platinum Ratio would mean higher nominal gold prices, instead of lower gold prices. This is due to the fact that the recent decline in the ratio corresponds more with the correction in the gold price, since September of last year.

So, the Gold/Platinum Ratio also supports significantly higher gold prices over the coming months.

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Gold Forecast 2012: Gold Market Update

Below, is an extract of my Gold Premium Update for 23 January 2012:

Gold is at a “sweet spot” at a moment; pullbacks should be aggressively bought. It just needs a trigger to launch it for the most spectacular rally since the late 70’s. I believe that trigger is likely to be the crash (or decline) of the stock markets.

This crash, if it occurs, is in anticipation of the inevitable bursting of the debt bubble. This is much like during the Great Depression when the stock markets crashed and bottomed before Total Debt as a % of GDP peaked in 1933. The Sovereign Debt-Crisis (especially in Europe) is the obvious sign that the debt bubble is bursting; with every additional unit of debt producing less or no increased GDP.

We do not have to only look that far, for an example of what is likely to come. Below, is a graphic that compares gold and the Dow, from June 2008 to May 2009.

The reason that I took these dates is because the period is similar (based on fractal analysis) to the current period. Gold bottomed in October 2008, more than four months before the Dow made a bottom.  From the time of gold’s bottom, gold and Dow moved together at first, where after gold continued its rally, while the Dow was falling. It was also during this period that the gold stocks started a rally. However, this time, conditions are even better for gold stocks (more in the Gold Stocks Update).

Gold Long-Term

Currently, it is macro factors that are driving gold; therefore, once it starts moving up, it will often not make sense when compared to what other assets like stocks are doing. This is what greed and fear do: they make people to act irrationally. Fear and greed will push gold and silver higher at a phenomenal rate, despite major economic decline.

We, therefore, have to keep a close eye on the long-term charts, since the evidence for a massive rise should be there (note that I have done extensive analysis of gold and silver’s long-term charts).

Update on the previous Gold Alert

The fractals identified in the previous alert appear to be playing out as predicted. Below, is an updated version of the chart from that alert:

The two patterns are indicated by points 1 to 10, to show how they are similar. Point 10 appears to be in now. The next important barrier is the downtrend line.  Note that a short-term reaction, before piercing the line is possible.

Furthermore, should price pierce the line and rally, I would expect some kind of retest of the breakout area. Please note that these are just short-term movements, and it is anybody’s guess what will really happen. We have to focus on the big move, which is a significantly higher price over the coming months.

Gold/Silver Ratio

Below is a chart of the gold/silver ratio:

I have drawn a support line that was violated recently. This is a good signal for silver and gold price. We could see a quick move to 45, however, we are likely to see a retest of that 54 area, before that.

This could also mean that we could have a risk-aversion episode when we retest the breakdown level, with gold and the Dollar rallying. A retest will be a good opportunity to load up on silver, since price is likely to pullback.

At some point – after retesting the breakdown area (if it does) – this ratio is likely to fall very fast. That might be the point when silver and gold really start to take-off.

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Gold Chart Analysis: Gold Price At $6000 Before 2014?

Gold  Chart Analysis:

If the current gold bull market was to follow the timing and extent of the 70s bull market,the gold price would reach $6000 before 2014. See the image (below) or video for more information.

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Gold and Dow Forecast 2012 Video: Impetus for Mania Phase in Gold

Gold Price Forecast 2012 – Video

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2012, The Dow’s Annus Horribilis and Gold’s…

I must admit that I do not prescribe to the 2012 end of the world or end of an era phenomenon; however, my recent analysis suggests that 2012 could indeed be a very significant year.

I have been following a fractal (pattern) on the Dow chart for the last couple of years. I have written about it before, in a previous article. Basically, the Dow chart is forming a similar pattern to that which was formed in the late 60s to early 70s.

If this pattern continues in a similar manner to that of the late 60s to early 70s pattern, the Dow could indeed have an annus horribilis (horrible year). Below, is a long-term chart of the Dow:

I have highlighted two fractals on the chart. I have also indicated five points on both fractals to illustrate how they could be similar. Point 1 on both fractals was the exact point at which the Dow gold ratio made a significant peak. This is an important marker, and it gives credibility to the comparison of these two patterns.

It appears that the Dow is currently searching for that point 5. Point 5 could already be in, or it could be a little higher than the recent high (of 12 928). However, from a timing point of view, it is likely that we have reached point 5 already (a retest could still be possible).

If the current fractal continues its similarity to that of the late 60s to early 70s fractal, the Dow could have a horrible drop for most of 2012. I do not wish to speculate as to how low it will go; however, if it stays exactly true to the past fractal (fractals do not always stay exactly true), it could drop to 6000.

Since my other analysis suggests that we are at the end of era (an era of the corrupt debt-based monetary system), I would really expect the worst-case scenario. That means that a drop to 1000 is very possible (not necessarily in 2012), even though it appears highly unlikely.

The Dow’s inflated value, relative to the value of gold, was brought about by this debt-based monetary system. It follows naturally that in the event of the debt-based monetary system collapsing (it will eventually); the Dow gold ratio could go back to levels prior to the introduction of this system. This level could be anywhere between 0.2 and 1, in my opinion. Therefore, it is possible to have a gold price of $5000, with the Dow at 1000. I do not say that we will have these levels, but it is certainly possible. All I am saying is that we have to be prepared for extremes never before seen in our lifetime.

In addition, I have written before of how similar today’s conditions are to that of the Great Depression. Based on that analysis, today’s economic fundamentals certainly support the theory of a massive drop in the Dow, relative to gold and even the US dollar.

Now, if you think that gold cannot rise when the Dow has a massive drop as suggested above, then you should look at the following chart and think again:

I have compared the gold chart (top) from 1970 to 1975 to the Dow chart (bottom) for the same period. From the beginning of 1973, the Dow started a massive drop, while gold started a huge rally. Furthermore, the beginning of 1973 happens to be the same point as point 5 in the first chart.

From a short-term perspective, the Dow gold ratio is “overbought”, and could drop significant lower over the coming months. Below is a 3 year chart of the Dow gold ratio:

On the chart, I have drawn a possible blue support line, which now could be resistance. It appears that the ratio broke down from that support in July this year, and is now in the process of retesting that break-down point. The RSI seems to be at a three-year extreme, and suggests that upside potential from here, could be limited. If the ratio turns around now or closer to that blue line, it could fall very fast.

Gold appears to be at a very critical point of the bull market. See the chart below:

The gold price is currently holding just above the upward sloping line. Based on my long-term fractal analysis, this line is a critical area, and should price rebound form this line; it could rally like it did in late 1979.

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Silver And Gold Market Price Forecast: Buying Silver Is Like Buying Gold At $554 Today

Silver and Gold Market Price Forecast

I think that buying silver today is like buying gold for $554 an ounce. Let me explain: As I am writing, silver is currently trading at about 65.2% (32.6/50) of its 1980 high. If gold was trading at 65.2% of its 1980 high, it would be trading at $554 (0.652*850).

Now, I really like gold, even at today’s price of $1 738, but why should I pay $1 738, if I can get it for $554 by buying silver and then exchanging it for gold when the gold/silver ratio is at an extreme (in favour of silver). The reason for this logic comes from the fundamental relationship between gold and silver as explained in my previous article.

For my argument to be valid, silver has to outperform gold over my investment period, and at least equal gold’s performance relative to its 1980 high. That is, for example, if gold reaches five multiples of its 1980 high ($4250), then silver should do the same ($250), in this example, giving us a gold/silver ratio of 17.

Now, if silver outperforms gold, then that means that the gold/silver ratio should decline over my investment term. In my previous article called: Why Silver for a Monetary Collapse, I analysed the gold/silver ratio from a very long perspective (200 years). Here I would like to take a slightly more short-term view (40 years).

Below, is a long +/- 40 year chart of the gold/silver ratio:

On the chart, I have identified two fractals, which I have both marked with points 1 to 3. The two patterns are visually very similar. I have indicated two option of where we could be currently (on the current pattern), compared to the 70s pattern. The ratio appears to be at a major crossroads, ready to make a big move, up or down. This could mean that a massive move in the gold and silver price is due shortly.

Based on the patterns, if it moves up, it would likely signal the end of the precious metals bull market, similar to January 1980. A move down would be an acceleration of the current bull market in gold and silver, similar to August/September 1979.

The question is therefore: Do you think the bull market in precious metals is over? Before you answer that, first consider the following:

On the above graphic, the top chart is the current gold bull market from 1999 to date, compared to the bull market of the 60s and 70s, the bottom chart. The previous bull market in gold was about 14 years long, from a peak in the Dow/gold ratio to the bottom in Dow/gold ratio. The current bull market is 12 years, from the peak in the Dow/gold ratio to date.

The previous bull market ended with a parabolic move in gold (on the above scale). The current bull market has not made a parabolic move (on the above scale); in fact, it has been rising steadily over the last 12 years.

To me, these two charts suggest that we are more likely to have a parabolic rise in the gold price, than being at the end of this bull market. Therefore, it also suggests that price action for gold and silver, and the gold/silver ratio is likely to be more like 1978/1979 than like January 1980.

So, back to my argument of buying silver, in order to get gold at $554: I certainly think that silver will outperform gold over the remaining part of this bull market in precious metals, as well as, at least equal gold’s performance relative to its 1980 high. I can certainly see how gold could be at $4250 with silver being at $250, or at higher prices, with the gold/silver ratio being at 17 or less.

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Is A Gold Parabolic Blow-off Long Due?

Gold Forecast 2012

The last three major bull markets of the Dow were followed by a bull market in gold. This is no coincidence, since these massive bull markets have been mostly driven by the huge expansion of the money supply. When this expansion of credit is exhausted, the confidence in all things (like stocks) inflated by this expansion of credit fails, causing a massive rush to gold.

There are many similarities between the period around the current bull market in gold, the period around the 70s bull market in gold and that of the Great Depression. The main difference between the period of the 70s versus those of the Great Depression and the current period is the fact that debt levels relative to GDP were much lower in the 70s.

Total US Debt as a percentage of GDP was at about 299% at its peak in the 30s, and at about 369% in 2009, versus a level of just lower than 160% during the 70s. In my opinion, this is probably one of the main reasons why the crisis of the 70s did not lead to a full-scale depression like in the 30s.

Below, is a chart by which I illustrate the similarities between the current period and that of the Great Depression:

original charts by gold-eagle.com and from finance.yahoo.com

The top chart, of the above graphic, features the Dow from 1924 to 1935. During the 20’s the Dow rallied significantly, mainly because of the expansion of the money supply. The Dow finally topped in 1929, at the time when debt levels were at all-time highs, with the Dow gold ratio also peaking. At the same time, Total US Debt as a percentage of GDP started spiking significantly, until it peaked in 1933. At about the same time when the stock market peaked, the demand for gold started increasing, putting pressure on the US gold reserves and eventually forcing Government to increase the price of gold. The real price of gold had been increasing steadily since 1929, until it started to accelerate at about 1932.

The bottom chart, of the above graphic, features the Dow from 1987 to 2011. The pattern of events is similar to that of before and after the 1929 Dow peak. The Dow rallied significantly during the 80s and 90s, mainly driven by the expansion of the money supply. The Dow eventually topped in 1999, at the time when debt levels were at all-time highs, with the Dow gold ratio also peaking. At the same time, Total US Debt as a percentage of GDP also started spiking significantly. At about the same time when the stock market peaked, the demand for gold started increasing, pushing the price progressively higher.

The above should make it clear that there is a relationship between the expansion of the money supply, bull markets in stocks and bull markets in gold. It is my believe that the extent of the bull market in gold is mainly determined by the extent to which credit was expanded in the years prior to the gold bull market, and the extent to which it led to an increase in things like stock values.

Based on my research, I believe we are now at a period which is similar to the end of 1932, with the worst years of the Depression, like during 1933 and 1934, almost upon us. This period will likely be longer than that of the Great Depression, bringing significant economic decline and a lower standard of living.

Gold should significantly increase the speed of its rise since 1999/2001, starting this month, December 2011, just like it did in 1932/33 (increase in gold’s real price), after increasing steadily since 1929. Just like during 1933 and 1934, gold stocks are likely to be the best performing assets, over the coming years.

I have created the following charts to illustrate how the bull markets in gold could be related to that of stocks:

The above chart features the Dow from 1942 to 1966, and gold from 1966 to 1980. The starting and final points for both bull markets were chosen, since they represent the significant turnaround points, based on the Dow/gold ratio.

After a 24 year bull market in the Dow, and a 10.8 fold increase from top to bottom, gold started a bull market which lasted 14 years, with a 24.8 fold increase from top to bottom. Notice how different the bull market in gold developed compared to that of the Dow.

The Dow had a fairly steady rise throughout its entire bull market, whereas the gold price rose violently towards the end of the entire bull market, with a parabolic blow-off top. Also, notice that the gold price increased much faster than the Dow (14 years vs 24 years), as well as to a greater extent (24.8 years vs 10.8 years).

The above chart features the Dow from 1980 to 1999, and gold from 1999 to November 2011. The starting and final points for both bull markets were chosen, since they represent the significant turnaround points, based on the Dow/gold ratio.

The latest Dow bull market was 20 years long, increasing the Dow about 16.3 fold. Will gold have a more significant increase compared to its 24.8 fold increase, due to the fact that the Dow’s increase was more than its previous bull market increase? If gold only matches its 1970s bull market increase, it could go to $6 200 ($250*24.8). Will the gold bull market have a similar parabolic blow-off like it did at the end of the 70s?

Notice that the gold bull market is already 12 years old. The 1970s gold bull market was about 58.3% the duration of the Dow’s bull market before that. At 12 years, the current gold bull market is already 60% the duration of the last Dow bull market.

Could this mean that the gold bull market is over? Or, Could it mean that this gold bull market is not just related to the 1980 – 1999 Dow bull market, but the entire Dow bull market since silver and gold was demonetized? The end of a huge cycle. If this (the latter) is the case, then could it mean that the Gold bull market could still last for many more years, with gold going to extreme highs or even not being available for sale in Dollars? Or/and, could this further support the possibility that a parabolic blow-off is due almost immediately?

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Rand and Rand Gold Price Update

The Rand gold price appears to be at, or very close to a major buy point. In a previous article, I highlighted a possible symmetrical triangle, which then, was an indication of much higher prices in the near and more distant future. This pattern is now setting up nicely, and performing all the technical confirmations that are normally associated with this pattern.

If you look on the chart above, you will see that price broke out of the triangle at about R 8500, and has now returned to test that breakout at R 8500. It is quite normal for price to test the breakout level (in this case R8500) or pullback to the apex of the triangle. What does this mean? It means that gold is either at an ideal buy point, or that the buy point is slightly lower (at the apex of the triangle).

For the target price of this pattern, see my previous article called: “South Africa Beware of the Coming Storm” (follow the link above).

Is this analysis consistent with the outlook for the South African rand and the US dollar gold price?

Below, is a 5 year chart of the US dollar/SA rand exchange rate.

(chart generated on fxstreet.com)

I have drawn a support line, and you will notice that price (dollar/gold exchange rate) is currently at support. This could possibly be an indication that price might bounce very soon. I have also indicated three points, marked with an A. These points are similar, from a fractal perspective. The first 2 points were key or pivot points, from where the price bounced materially. If I am correct, and the third point is similar to the first 2 points, then price should bounce from here.

It is important to note that the points are similar, not identical. Therefore, though there may be a bounce coming, it will not necessarily be identical to the previous two bounces.

A bounce in the price (depending on magnitude) might hold bad implications for the general stock market. Are we on the cusp of another round of risk-aversion?

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Gold Update 28 July 2010

The month of July has been quite an uncomfortable month in the gold market. The gold price has dropped a whopping $80 since 30 June. Despite this big drop, the formidable uptrend in the gold price is still well intact. Therefore, I believe there is no need to panic.

Before I look at where I think we are, in terms of the gold price, let me first look at some of the expectations I had:

“I am so confident of my gold and silver analysis that I offer to refund your money should gold not hit $ 1300 dollars by 31 July 2010 or Silver $21.50 also by 31 July 2010.”

As you know, this prediction failed, since gold only hit $1265 and silver $19.82. For more on why I think that my expectation failed, see below. Although I am disappointed, I think the failure to reach the expected target, as well as the recent drop in gold, provides more insight as to how fractals work as well as possibly confirming where we are in this gold bull market.

Where are we?

As I have said before (in my Fractal Report), the gold chart tends to form a particular shape, and then tends to repeat that particular shape (accurate to a reasonable degree) on a larger scale. This is exactly what the definition of fractals suggests when it mentions the term “self-similarity.” Keep this in mind, as this is part of the reason why I think we did not exactly have the price action that I expected.

The difference between a smaller and a bigger fractal is often that different parts of the shapes are accentuated, as well as the fact that the bigger fractal has more complexity. This, I assume, would be the same when trees or broccoli are formed. The ultimate shape of the tree or broccoli determines where matter is added (more or less of) and what type of matter is formed at various phases as it is growing.

Look at the two fractals below, and see if you can understand what I am talking about.

(all charts generated on fxstreet.com)

What you see on the chart above are two fractals indicated by 1. They are similar, but different parts are accentuated, as indicated by an example.

This creates the possibility that all parts within a fractal might not have the same relative size to the similar part in the other similar fractal. This can make it tricky to judge relative sizes between two patterns, as well as when a pattern is fully completed relative to the first formed pattern (remember this as well).

It is important to understand that the overall fractal (the bigger picture) determines what shape is accentuated or where more complexity is required. Therefore, the big picture or overall fractal is the basis to understand how the various fractals fit together and where the chart is likely to go.

All this, and more, creates a continuous similarity in various parts of the chart. This can create some confusion, though, when analysing the chart or fractal, and the confusion can be overcome only by looking constantly for confirmations, as well as by observing the context within which the different fractals exist. Again, the big picture should never be forgotten.

Why am I telling you all this? Hopefully you will know by following the charts and explanations below. All this is done to give you a sense of where I think the gold price will go next.

On the chart above, I have indicated how I think the two fractals are similar. Above, I explained (to a degree) how the chart is able to create a continuous similarity, and this you will understand when you look at the next chart, which indicates another way the two patterns could be similar. This possibility is in part created by the fact that various parts of a given pattern are not the same in relative size when two patterns of similar charts are compared.

On the chart above, this phenomenon is illustrated. You will see, for example, that the distance between points 2 and 3 on the two patterns is out of sync when compared to the scope and distance of points 1 to 2. This comes back to the fact that different parts have been accentuated (see first chart).

The two blue rectangles bring me to the bulk of the reason why the price action was not as expected. If you refer to my previous gold updates, you will see that I indicated that the low (24 March 2010, just after point 8 of the second pattern) was similar to point 10 of the first pattern. I based my opinion on the visual similarity, as well as on the relative size of the patterns (i.e. the relative time it takes to complete the patterns). Now that the price action was not exactly as expected, as well as the fact that the price action since 24 March to date (pattern in second blue triangle) is almost an exact repeat of the pattern in the first blue triangle, I have come to the conclusion that the patterns are now similar, as indicated by the points in the chart. Therefore, I think that point 10, on the second pattern, is in the process of being formed. The visual similarity, between the two patterns is still very much intact, and this actually illustrates the concept that I call fluid, or continuous, similarity.

So, what do I expect going forward? I expect gold to rally very soon, in a spectacular fashion, as it did from the middle of August 2007 to the beginning of November 2007. It needs to find the bottom, which could already be in, at or near $1157 (or perhaps slightly lower). From a timing point of view, we are either there or thereabouts.

It is risky to make bold predictions, given that the market is so volatile, and given that my previous prediction was off. However, I aim to call things as I see them, as well as share the basis for my views. The objective of these updates and articles is to share my view; therefore, I will continue to express my expectation in no uncertain terms as far as possible.

The chart below is just to illustrate another way of viewing the similarities of the two patterns and thus illustrate the concept of fluid similarity. There are even more ways to illustrate the similarities between the two patterns, but not all of them are herein discussed.

It is important to note that both the above chart, as well as the chart below, indicate that gold should rise sharply—and soon.

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