[ad_1] WSJ reports Iran helped plot attack over several weeks Safe-haven flows didn’t come to Treasuries as US bond markets were closed for Columbus Day Risk aversion across the board; S&P 500 -0.5%, Gold +1.1%, WTI crude +4.3%, and USD/JPY -0.5% US stocks dropped in the wake of the Hamas …

[ad_1] Geopolitical uncertainty boosts gold Driven lower recently by rising yields Fib levels may offer biggest test of resistance Gold is higher at the start of the week, buoyed perhaps by some safe-haven flows against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty. The dollar is also stronger which is typically a headwind …

[ad_1] UK100 outperforming buoyed by energy stocks Risk aversion weighing on broader markets Sideways trend remains in tact We’re seeing a little more risk-aversion in the markets at the start of the week which is understandable considering the unfortunate events in Israel over the weekend. The surprise attack by Hamas …