The precious metals market moved lower last week, while the USD Index rallied, and what a rally that was! In just 2 days, the Dollar Index moved more than it had in the previous month. How significant is that? For the index itself - very. But how important is this major move for precious metals investors?

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The previous week provided us with many changes and in today’s Gold & Silver Trading Alert we provide you with the analysis of the situation and its implications for the precious metals market.

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While the previous days and weeks hadn't been really exciting, we definitely can’t say that about yesterday’s session. Gold and mining stocks declined, silver moved lower just a little, but that happened without the dollar’s help. In fact, the U.S. currency reversed in a very specific fashion, which tells us something about its next moves. The implications for the precious metals market are clearer than they used to be in the previous days and weeks.

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In yesterday’s alert we commented on the specific relationship between the USD Index and the precious metals market. We wrote about the bearish pressure that the index would likely put on gold and silver if the strength continued and the breakout was verified. We didn’t have to wait long for more strength in the U.S. currency. Yet, metals have not declined. What’s going on?

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