This pattern is as old as legal tender: gold is the contrary indicator of peace and prosperity.

“黄金是和平与繁荣的反指示剂”——这种模式和法定货币一样由来已久。

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One practical use an economic indicator of this sort has is as a contrary indicator.

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TrimTabs research indicates that short interest is a solid contrary indicator, so the plunge in short interest since late September is a bearish sign.

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How's this for a contrary indicator: The first exchange-traded bond index funds debuted last Friday and then were followed by Monday's ferocious stock market rally.

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