The gold market is up about $25 from December's record high, and while Monday's rally that pushed prices above $2,100 an ounce was shocking, it wasn't completely unexpected.
Many analysts have noted that gold's rally came out of nowhere and was sparked by disappointing second-rate economic data in the US. At the same time, analysts also point out that both gold and silver are ripe for a potential short squeeze as market sentiment is trending bearish. gloomy since the beginning of the year.
Some analysts have likened gold's consolidation to a coiled spring with the market just waiting for a catalyst.
The momentum for a record closing price came as the Commodity Futures Traders Commitments report for the week ended February 27 showed a relatively neutral position As bullish bets remain near four-month lows. At the same time, positions in the silver market remain depressed.