Markets are trying to go higher but face headwinds. Last week was quite mixed as we are starting to see signs that the economy could be slowing but also are sometimes surprised at unexpected strength.
It was critical for the banking cartel from preventing the gold price from breaking out to new record highs and I warned traders last week to get out of leverage.
Price manipulation around COMEX option expiration is something we've been following at TF Metals Report for over a decade. Maybe this post will alert you to follow the monthly shenanigans going forward.