Oil and the Gold-Oil Ratio
The most under-used commodity cross-signal. What extreme readings have historically implied — and where we are now.
The gold-to-oil ratio is one of the most under-used commodity cross-signals. This note explains what it measures, why it matters, and how to read the current print.
What it measures
The number of barrels of Brent one ounce of gold buys. Historically a stable measure that captures both monetary conditions and energy scarcity.
What extreme readings imply
Ratios above the long-run average have historically mean-reverted — usually via oil catching up rather than gold falling. Today's reading sits well above the 20-year average.
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