Macro funds have already caught the Gold bug – TDS as markets anticipate a significant return to normalcy. The global market setup suggests that a rapid cycle of interest rate cuts is on the horizon, one that is rare outside of recessions. According to TDS Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Ghali, this environment has drawn macro fund capital into the Gold market, anticipating favorable conditions for the Yellow Metal.
Markets Expect Quick Interest-Rate Cuts
The market is currently pricing in quick interest-rate cuts, driven by several factors. While disinflation from high levels could justify this trend, it’s important to challenge the idea that “this time is different.” In this context, Gold benefits from a unique set of circumstances, including high deficits, slowing economic growth, inflation concerns, currency devaluation, and an imminent rate-cutting cycle. This combination has attracted significant attention from macro funds.
Macro Fund Positioning in Gold
Macro fund long positioning in Gold, relative to total open interest, has reached levels beyond its 95th percentile. Historically, such positioning has marked critical turning points in macro narratives. Notably, the current situation also involves ‘max long’ positions from Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) and record-high positioning from Shanghai traders.
Chinese ETF Outflows: Who Will Blink First?
Despite the strong interest in Gold, Chinese ETF and broad commodity index outflows have already started. This raises an essential question for the market: who will make the first move in this evolving scenario?
Conclusion
In summary, the Gold market has captured the interest of macro funds amid expectations of a steep rate-cutting cycle and favorable economic conditions for the metal. As the situation unfolds, the next moves by market participants will be crucial in determining the future of Gold prices.
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