Mind 'Noise' in Gold & Crude Oil, Navigating Volatility in Commodities

Gold and crude oil volatility is telling nothing about short-term trends, says David McAlvany. "Noise" surrounding volatility and shorter-term traders in commodities lead to what David considers a headline-driven market. However, he sees strong fundamentals for gold long-term. For crude oil, David suggests investors pay attention to energy insecurities as conflicts continue in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trading 360

22 Apr 2026

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