Here are my predictions for upcoming economic data releases in the U.S., including retail sales, home sales and housing starts.

The enigmatic end-of-the-week rise in the odds for a 50-basis-point cut is nothing but markets’ way of putting pressure on the Fed. It is highly unlikely the Fed obliges.

It was another terrific week for precious metals, an asset whose strength I applaud.

For now we have a bullish breakout on the weekly time frame, which needs to be confirmed next week.