Gold and Silver at a Turning Point, Volatility Now Before the Next Major Move
Right now, gold and silver are at a critical stage in their cycle, where volatility and uncertainty tend to increase. After strong moves higher, it is normal to see these markets pull back or move sideways as they reset. From a technical standpoint, this type of price action helps establish a stronger foundation for the next trend. At the same time, we are seeing shifting money flows across equities, semiconductors, and commodities, which is a reminder that capital is always rotating toward the strongest opportunities in the moment.
What stands out is that while precious metals remain very strong over the long term, the short-term picture can still include downside moves before the next major advance begins. This is where understanding trends, moving averages, and market signals becomes important, not to predict, but to stay aligned with what price is actually doing. Markets move in waves, and this phase is about allowing that process to unfold while watching for when conditions begin to favor the next sustained move higher.
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Topics that Craig and I discussed include:
- 00:00 Precious Metals Projections for May 2026
- 02:11 Current Market Trends and Best Assets
- 08:26 Analyzing Precious Metals: Gold and Silver Trends
- 12:09 Technical Analysis of Silver and Mining Shares
- 17:26 Understanding Moving Averages and Market Signals
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