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FTSE 100 Index (1984-2013) – price performance
To quickly recap a previous post, the FTSE 100 Index was launched in 1984 with a value of 1000 and closed 2013 at 6749. This is an increase of 575% over the 30 years, giving an annual growth of 6.57%....
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Monthly seasonality of gold
On 17 March 1968 the system that fixed the price of gold at USD35.00 collapsed and the gold price was allowed to fluctuate. The following chart shows the dollar price of gold since that time. Monthly...
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Gold and US presidential elections
How has the price of gold reacted to US presidential elections? Day returns The following chart plots the average daily returns of gold for the nine days around the US presidential elections...
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Volatility of markets in 2017
The following chart shows the volatility of various markets so far in 2017. Not difficult – or surprising – to spot the most volatile market here.
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Gold seasonality
Does the price of gold exhibit a monthly seasonality? [Here we update our previous analysis of gold seasonality.] On 17 March 1968 the system that fixed the price of gold at USD35.00 collapsed and the...
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