Alasdair Macleod: Bullion Banks Forced To Cover Shorts?

By Herman James / May 17, 2023 / marketsanity.com / Article Link

Liberty and Finance, Released on 5/17/23

Bullion banks are likely extremely net-short at the moment. Typically, this short position would signal lower prices ahead. However, head of research at GoldMoney Alasdair Macleod says this time is likely to play out differently. Because banks are experiencing an outflow of deposits and are needing to reduce leverage, some traders may be pressured to close short-positions.

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Alasdair Macleod is head of research for GoldMoney. Alasdair has been a celebrated stockbroker and Member of the London Stock Exchange for over four decades. His experience encompasses equity and bond markets, fund management, corporate finance and investment strategy. Read Macleod's writing: https://www.goldmoney.com/research.

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