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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.

Is the Dollar’s Grip on Gold Loosening?

The dollar is losing momentum with a flock of doves in the Fed. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 25 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities […]

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Gold Bug Vindication? DOJ Probes Bullion Banks

Gold Bug Vindication? DOJ Probes Bullion Banks

JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs among banks probed by the DOJ. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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Is The Fed Finally Coming to Their Senses?

Is The Fed Finally Coming to Their Senses?

FOMC minutes show Fed officials actually worried about lower oil prices. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 18 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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Gold Prices Are Hanging By A Thread

Market participants’ optimism has strengthened the pullback in gold. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 17 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX […]

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As Gold Prices Decline, Fund Manager Sentiment Grows

As Gold Prices Decline, Fund Manager Sentiment Grows

Gold declines almost two percent, but sentiment is seen as growing. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 17 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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Precious Metals Plunge: Gold $1,206; Silver $16.30

Precious Metals Plunge: Gold $1,206; Silver $16.30

Poor economic data and rising Grexit tensions, gold falls anyway. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 17 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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Where’s the Strong Consumer? Retail Sales Miss – Again!

Where's the Strong Consumer? Retail Sales Miss - Again!

Sorry, CNBC, lower gas prices do not equal more spending. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 12 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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Is February Just Bad News For Silver?

Is silver’s seasonality about to monkey hammer prices lower? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 11 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX […]

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Black Gold’s Momentum Fades: Is More Pain to Come for Oil?

Black Gold's Momentum Fades: Is More Pain to Come for Oil?

Crude prices are fracking horrible – $100 billion is expected to be cut from the energy CAPEX (EIA). Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 9 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at […]

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The US Dollar Extending Losses On Weakening Economy

The US Dollar Extending Losses On Weakening Economy

The US dollar has declined two percent since reaching 95.5 last week. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 3 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities […]

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Is Gold Heading to $3,000? The Dollar Is Key

Gold meanders below $1,300, after gaining over eight percent in January. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 3 February, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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US Mint Silver Eagles: 5.2 million Ounces Sold in January

US Mint Silver Eagles: 5.2 million Ounces Sold in January

Silver remains a favorite for the small investor. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 30 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics […]

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Time To Abandon Preconceptions on Gold and the Dollar?

Time To Abandon Preconceptions on Gold and the Dollar?

Gold is typically thought to move inversely to the US dollar. Is it time to abandon this preconception? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst […]

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US Dollar Rally: The Beginning of the End

US Dollar Rally: The Beginning of the End

The dollar is setting up for a free fall. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX […]

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Gold Looks Promising Longer-Term

Gold takes a breather, while negative data continues to pour in. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 26 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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Draghi Signals €60 Billion in Monthly ECB Stimulus

Draghi Signals €60 Billion in Monthly ECB Stimulus

QE in Europe will do exactly what it did in the US and Japan… not work! Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; […]

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Are ETF Inflows Suggesting Gold Has Room to Move?

Are ETF Inflows Suggesting Gold Has Room to Move?

The GLD has seen inflows increase since the SNB debacle, up 1.57 percent today. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and […]

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Gold Nearing $1,300 – What’s Next?

Gold Nearing $1,300 - What's Next?

Gold is up 9 percent YTD. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics Gold is on […]

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Global Growth Forecasts Cut Again by IMF

Global Growth Forecasts Cut Again by IMF

Central banks can lift equities, but policies cannot move growth higher. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at […]

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Have Lessons Been Learned?

Have Lessons Been Learned?

The SNB decision to drop the EURCHF allowed the franc to see free markets once again. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 16 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; […]

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Gold Surges on ECB QE Rumors and Market Turmoil

Gold Surges on ECB QE Rumors and Market Turmoil

Gold surges through the 200-day EMA on QE fears, market turmoil. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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Central Bank Folly: SNB Abruptly Abandons CHF Fix; Stocks Crash

Central Bank Folly: SNB Abruptly Abandons CHF Fix; Stocks Crash

You think central banking policies are good for you? Not really. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst […]

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US Retail Sales Contracts Despite Lower Gas Prices

US Retail Sales Contracts Despite Lower Gas Prices

When will mainstream financial media stop drinking the Kool-aid? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 14 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics […]

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World Bank Cuts Global Forecasts – Gold Becomes Attractive

World Bank Cuts Global Forecasts - Gold Becomes Attractive

Global growth concerns continue to weigh on markets as equity futures and copper tank. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 14 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and […]

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Is A Storm Brewing? How History is Repeating

Is A Storm Brewing? How History is Repeating

Something seems to be brewing in the commodities markets. Is it the signal of something ominous? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior […]

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Gold Challenges Key Resistance

Gold is up over four percent in 2015. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and Commodities Analyst at FX Analytics In […]

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Fed Saves the Day… Again; Dollar Off Its Highs

Fed Saves the Day... Again; Dollar Off Its Highs

The S&P 500 saw the year in with a whimper… Fed to the rescue. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 8 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX and […]

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Motley Fools – The Fed Edition

Motley Fools - The Fed Edition

The FOMC continues to point out that the Fed have no idea what to do. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 7 January, 2015 By Christopher Lemieux Senior Analyst at Bullion.Directory; Senior FX […]

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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.