Chart Analysis : The above chart of the continuous crude oil contract and SPY goes back to the high made in April 2011.

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If you follow the raw commodity markets, including precious metals, or monitor the raw commodity sector in general, then an examination of the weekly chart for the Continuous Commodity Index (CCI) is in order.

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Chart Analysis : The long-term daily chart of the Comex continuous gold contract shows a flag or triangle formation (lines a and b).

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Chart Analysis : The weekly chart of the Comex gold continuous contract shows the completion of the flag formation (lines a and b).

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The first chart I would like to share with you is a long-term chart of crude oil futures using the perpetual, or continuous contract.

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Chart Analysis: The monthly chart of the Comex gold contract that goes back to 2011, uses the continuous contract that includes volume from all open contracts.

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