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We’ve been very bullish on the miners since January but became concerned recently with the poor technical action in the metals (specifically Gold). Last month the mining indices were very close to a major breakout yet couldn’t punch through. This signaled that Gold could begin a deeper decline and the miners would be vulnerable. However, … Continue reading

No pain, no gain. That is one comment regarding this seemingly terminal bottoming process in the precious metals complex. Multiple times as soon as conditions have strengthened enough for us to anticipate a breakout, the miners have put in a bearish reversal. At the same time, the metals and especially Gold have failed to gain … Continue reading

Last week we noted that the gold and silver shares had formed a short-term rebound in response to an oversold condition. Yet we felt that the downtrend that originated from the hard reversal in March was still in effect. As we go to publish, the rebound appears to be petering out. Be aware that there … Continue reading

Silver could be starting the final breakdown we discussed in an editorial about a month ago.  Silver broke lower today, hitting the lowest level since February. It is only 6 cents above its December closing low of $19.11. Interestingly, the silver stocks as judged by SIL and SILJ are showing more strength. The bottom two … Continue reading