Precious Metals Update: Cycle Is Down As Consolidation Continues

Technical analyst Jack Chan charts the latest moves in the gold and silver markets.

Our proprietary cycle indicator is down.

HUI Chart:

The gold sector is on a long-term buy signal. Long-term signals can last for months and years and are more suitable for investors holding for long term.

The gold sector is on a short-term sell signal. Short-term signals can last for days and weeks, and are more suitable for traders.

Speculation favors overall higher gold prices.

Gold stocks relative to gold have reached the most oversold level in a year.

Silver is on a long-term buy signal.

iShares Silver (NYSE:SLV) is on a short-term sell signal, and short-term signals can last for days to weeks, more suitable for traders.

Speculation favors overall higher silver prices.

Summary
The precious metals sector is on major buy signal. The cycle is down, as consolidation continues. COT data is supportive for overall higher metal prices. We are holding gold-related ETFs for long-term gain.

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