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Chris Lemieux

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Chris Lemieux is The Macro Strategist, TheMacroStrat.com, providing a refreshingly bold slant on financial analysis and trading strategy for a select group of traders.

The Macro Strategist offers a unique and insightful perspective for analysis and commentary investors thirsting for direction amid the conflict of interest chop-shop that’s financial media.

The Fed Is Data-Dependent and Is Why They Won’t Hike

The Fed Is Data-Dependent and Is Why They Won't Hike

Data watchers beware! Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 14 November, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Traders continues to hang on every single data point in order […]

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The Dollar Adds to Its Gains on Poor Data, Crashing Commodities

The Dollar Adds to Its Gains on Poor Data, Crashing Commodities

Will deflation help the “strong” consumer? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 November, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Consumers failed to show signs of life in today’s […]

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Food For Thought: Socialism Disincentivizes

Food For Thought: Socialism Disincentivizes

Socialism is collectivism. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 11 November, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 We live in a world where incentives to work hard and produce […]

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Gold Falls as December Hike Factored In

Gold loses close to $70 in a week. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 4 November, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Traders are rather neurotic, pricing in future […]

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Draghi Pledges on Inflation, Gold Could Move Higher

Draghi Pledges on Inflation, Gold Could Move Higher

Draghi has a “can do” attitude towards QE. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 1 November, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 If at first you don’t succeed, […]

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The Missing Key for Silver is Inflation

The Missing Key for Silver is Inflation

Should silver price in retail demand or economic sentiment? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 26 October, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Silver prices have rallied hard […]

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Gold Lower as Traders Eye the ECB Minutes

Can gold’s momentum remain above the 200-EMA? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 October, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Gold has been on a tear of late, […]

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Gold Trades Lower on Hopium, Dollar Gains One Percent

Go long on “optimism.” Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Traders are more “optimistic” in that everything will work out – […]

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Economic Freedom Is The Way To Prosperity

Economic Freedom Is The Way To Prosperity

“Inequality” is a term used to divide the haves and have nots. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 There has been […]

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Gold Ultimately Wins the Fed’s Game – Post FOMC

Gold Ultimately Wins the Fed's Game - Post FOMC

The Fed punts the can down the road. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 18 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Yesterday’s FOMC minutes, followed by a […]

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Comments Out of the BoJ Shake Markets – Yen Jumps over 1%

Comments Out of the BoJ Shake Markets - Yen Jumps over 1%

Yen jumped following comments out of the Bank of Japan. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 10 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 It was only a matter […]

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The End Game Is Near: US On the Brink of Recession

The End Game Is Near: US On the Brink of Recession

The Fed cannot win this game. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 4 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The end game is near, and the Fed will […]

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Bloomberg’s Consumer Comfort Index falls to November Lows

Even the rich are miserable. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 32 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The inevitable demise of the slowest economic recovery in the […]

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The Dollar’s Decent Is Faith Based

The Dollar's Decent Is Faith Based

Party like it’s 2009. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 4 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The US dollar index was a thing of bubbly-beauty, gaining over […]

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Deep In the Heart of Texas: Gold Repatriation

Deep In the Heart of Texas: Gold Repatriation

Potentially, $1 billion in gold bullion could be brought back to Texas. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 2 June, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 It has been […]

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US Initials Jobless Claims Pickup into Rate Optimism

US Initials Jobless Claims Pickup into Rate Optimism

The four-week initial claims average ticks higher to 271K. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Initial jobless claims in the […]

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In Bernanke We Trust: China to Avoid Hard Landing

In Bernanke We Trust: China to Avoid Hard Landing

The Bernanke Theory: specific economic catastrophes will not happen because they never have before. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Dr. […]

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Silver Momentum Could Be Extended on Turmoil

Silver Momentum Could Be Extended on Turmoil

Silver, although down from recent highs, is up 9.58 percent since late April. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 25 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Silver prices […]

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Global Data Still Shows Economic Weakness; US Jobless Claims Rise

Central banks are not in a hurry to normalize policy. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The dollar pulled back slightly, […]

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FX Moves Ahead of the FOMC Minutes; Gold Lingering

FX Moves Ahead of the FOMC Minutes; Gold Lingering

Dollar regains demand ahead of the minutes statement. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The dollar had seen some rather strong […]

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German Investment Demand for Gold Surges

German Investment Demand for Gold Surges

Germans are turning to tangible wealth amid economic and geopolitical turmoil. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 16 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 German demand for gold […]

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Decline In Consumer Sentiment Echos 2007

Decline In Consumer Sentiment Echos 2007

No one should be surprised. Consumer sentiment will come full circle. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The consumer sentiment indicator, […]

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Gold Remains Range Bound After Big Day

Gold remains supported but still range bound. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 May, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 Traders pile into gold following more signs that […]

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Dollar Weakness and Uncertainty Elevate Gold; EURUSD Looking for 1.10

Despite gold’s move on Monday, price action still remains stagnant. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 The US dollar’s weakness, dropping over […]

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Gold Takes A Dump on SNB Comments, Pushes Franc Lower

The SNB is messing with two currencies at once. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Twitter @Lemieux_26 To say central banking policy […]

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World Gold Council Infographic: The Dollar and Gold Are Asymmetrical

World Gold Council Infographic: The Dollar and Gold Are Asymmetrical

An optimized portfolio includes gold. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux – @Lemieux_26 Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics The World […]

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Could the Yuan Joining the SDR Boost Gold Market Confidence?

Could the Yuan Joining the SDR Boost Gold Market Confidence?

The true Chinese stockpile of gold could influence markets. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 21 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux – @Lemieux_26 Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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Fed’s On-Again, Off-Again Economy

Fed's On-Again, Off-Again Economy

Which way is up? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 April, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics The Fed’s beige book, […]

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Chris Lemieuxbullion.directory author Chris Lemieux

Chris Lemieux is The Macro Strategist, TheMacroStrat.com, providing a refreshingly bold slant on financial analysis and trading strategy for a select group of traders.

The Macro Strategist offers a unique and insightful perspective for analysis and commentary investors thirsting for direction amid the conflict of interest chop-shop that’s financial media.