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"Gold Jumps as Weak Jobs Data Dims Fed Hike Bets:

Gold prices jumped above $4,100 per ounce on Thursday, rebounding from an eight-month low, as markets scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes following weaker-than-expected US jobs data.

The economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, the fewest in four months and well below the 110,000 forecast, with leisure and hospitality shedding 61,000 jobs despite a World Cup tourism boost.

Fed funds futures now price in less than a 50% chance of a September rate hike, down from 67% before the report."

"US Unemployment Falls in June as Labor Force Shrinks:

Unemployment Rate in the United States decreased to 4.20 percent in June from 4.30 percent in May of 2026.

US Job Growth Slows Sharply in June:

The US economy added 57K jobs in June 2026, well below a downwardly revised 129K in May and forecasts of 110K. It is the lowest job gain in four months, following three consecutive months of stronger-than-expected gains.

US Wage Growth Steady at 0.3% as Forecast

source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics."

Looking for any signs that gold might be steadying.

Noticed gold held despite US job openings landing well above expectations.

"HSBC believes the precious metal is approaching a level where long-term investors may begin returning."

Plenty of debate about the dollar debasement trade at the moment, print or pay.

Structural supply deficit re silver is an issue.

Hi Porters1,

Yeah, sure looks that way to me too.

Hopefully Paul gets a drill turning soon with all the cash he keeps collecting.

I don't know what he does with it all tbh, lol.

Hope you are doing ok, thanks for the reply.

Hi Porters1,

Re Jaspers claim regards WINS.

If he's even seen anything to support the notion, i suspect its a misunderstanding of how the order book works, and a fundamental misreading of what such activity would imply in any event.

Is this the same guy who was on about IG and leverage trading the other day?

FYI, Winterflood aren’t in the business of looking at PRD and thinking, "Let's open a massive speculative short".

Any actual sell side bias on Level 2 is just routine market making. Perhaps them managing intraday liquidity during a negative flow, or hedging a clients block trade to protect their balance sheet.

Obvs there isn't a volume spike to contend with, and warrant arbitrage isn't possible at this price. He's probs just misreading L2 data, i wouldn't pay much attention to it.

Presume this is being used to account for the SP, rather than accept the SP reflects the lack of progress?

BoE holds rates. Fed hint at possible increase.

Bearish for gold.

Trimmed a few positions, slow season, drift.

Gold has strong technical support at $3700 on the downside.

https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/leading-broker-sees-gold-falling-to-3700-as-a-real-possibility-4586485

Hey sector,

Wow!

HALO,

Equity Development Research Report:

"A unique copper tailings opportunity in Chile."

https://www.equitydevelopment.co.uk/hubfs/Halo%20Minerals/Halo%20Minerals%20plc%20%20%20%20%2017%20June%202026.pdf

"Gold prices swung lower to $4,275 per ounce on Wednesday, halting a four session rally after the Federal Reserve held rates unchanged, as expected, and signalled the possibility of a rate hike this year, raising the opportunity cost to allocate in bullion instead of interest-bearing securities."

Similar story with Silver.

The dollar Index rose above 100.3, the highest since March.

BZT,

https://thatstocksguy.substack.com/p/bezant-resources-73f

"The end of June could bring some clarity, when Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to report to President Trump his assessment of US dependence on imported copper, and whether Section 232 tariffs should be expanded.

In advance of that report, copper shipments bound for the US have doubled, and analysts think this trend could continue to accelerate in the run-up to the June tariff decision.

This newly formed stockpile may give the admin space to impose tariffs, content that it has accumulated sufficient supply.

Further supporting a bullish outlook are a raft of supply disruptions across the world, which are projected to exacerbate the copper deficit.

They include the flooding of the Kamoa-Kakula mine in the DRC and a serious accident at Chile’s El Teniente mine, which have disrupted production."

https://www.devere-group.com/copper-price-forecast-2026-mid-year-outlook/

"One of the strongest bullish drivers for gold remains central bank demand.

According to a recent survey by the World Gold Council, 45% of central banks plan to increase their gold holdings over the next 12 months, the highest percentage ever recorded. The figure has more than doubled since 2020 and marks the third consecutive annual increase.

Emerging market and developing economy central banks are leading the trend, with roughly 53% planning to add to reserves. Overall, 89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to rise over the coming year, the second-highest reading on record."

https://coinpaper.com/31967/gold-price-forecast-holds-4300-as-central-bank-buying-fed-support-rally

In the Brussels-Capital Region, between 83.9% and 88% of children and teenagers have a foreign migrant background.

Only about 12% to 16% of minors in Brussels are classified as having a fully traditional Belgian background.

Of those, roughly 73% have origins in non-EU countries, predominantly Morocco, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Following the Islamist terror attacks on the airport and metro, a court was built in nearby Molenbeek as part of a strategy to heal communities. Molenbeek being a heavily immigrant based municipality, overwhelmingly Islamic.

The "local community" promptly vandalised the new court within hours, destroying the equipment and its facilities.

Tyler Oliveira takes a look at the situation on the ground:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhe754mc2fU

"John Roberts, founder and chief executive of the electricals chain AO World, said the group had already moved around 150 sales roles to South Africa, saving £2m so far.

AO World said it is forking out an extra £8.5m in costs a year after the Chancellor raised employer National On insurance contributions, alongside above-inflation minimum wage rises.

Mr Roberts said: “The brutal truth is that of course these roles could have been in the UK.

“When you make these staff ever more expensive and ever more inflexible, that’s what businesses are going to do.

“We’ve got a political class that doesn’t understand business. They live in an economic fantasy land.”"

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ao-world-boss-blames-labour-095242964.html

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Hi HH88,

In their view the problem isn't the stabbings and so on, its the fact people get to see them on social media, which limits the ability of aligned media to misrepresent the situation and pacify the public.

The goal is to ban unaligned social media in its entirety, which largely motivates their eagerness to act here. The proposed ban targets the demographic for whom they are presently able to justify such a move.

As regards social media use in general, its a parental responsibility issue imo.

Agree as regards digital ID.

Having already lied to the public in suggesting digital ID would solve the channel crossings, the obvious next move is to suggest it is now required to save the children.

Hi donalb,

Don't know what the issue is.

Maybe just pop me on filter.

Hi InJamesweTrust,

I don't really think of many of the regular posters here as investors tbh.

They couldn't even be described as a supporters club, who might at least criticise their team when it underperforms.

I mean investors are supposed to be somewhat anxious passengers right. They listen to the BoD's promises, then fret about performance, delivery and project management, and where possible hold that BoD to account.

Holders here seem to just dismiss unwelcome news, then invent some bizarre conspiracy to explain why the update they wanted is being hidden from them.

Then get really mad if you disagree!

I think for some it's become a reputation thing too.

That isn't to say things won't come good, but its a crazy way to treat an investment, lol.

What about the discussion regarding IG, leverage and PRD.

Do you have a view on that?

That's a stock you're materially invested in.

Information has been shared related to a broker's decision to pause leverage trading which can only be described as utter nonsense.

Does it concern you that fellow PIs are being misled at the hands of posters widely promoted as "expert"?

Have you wondered what investors who routinely present as proud LTHs with a visceral disdain for "traders" are doing with active leverage accounts?

Have you asked these "experts" how and why a broker manages exposure? Or to justify their misleading commentary?

Does it bother you that they advised you to buy at five times the current market price?

Have you noticed how they continue to mindlessly push the stock even as its forward sold into the latest equity raise. Then promptly hail that raise as both welcome and accretive, having previously denounced anyone who dared mention the prospect of such a thing?

Do you think these people are all playing with a straight bat?