Buyers taking control of a market heading into the weekend exude confidence. And Gold bugs have done it two weeks in a row now and counting, as they reclaimed the former 2011 highs.
So what’s next for precious metals?
Well, if Gold priced in other major currencies is any indication (which I think it is), it looks like new all-time highs.
Silver is clawing its way back after breaking down from a month-long consolidation and undercutting a critical shelf of former lows.
As we talked about last week, it all comes down to risk appetite. Silver bid speaks to a healthy risk-seeking environment favoring all precious metals.
Developed European benchmark interest rates are posting fresh highs. Those potential failed breakouts back in early January have quickly turned into nothing more than false or premature moves.
And while US yields continue to climb, their recent rise pales compared to their European counterparts.