As debt worries weigh on the euro, the yellow metal's relative strength amid a surging dollar may cheer bulls.
The sell-offs in silver, oil and stocks are necessary for markets to go higher on the basis of reality.
The CME is raising the amount of upfront capital required to trade crude oil contracts. While the modest increase is being downplayed in the media, it could pressure oil lower.
Prices continue to tumble as the CME again increases the amount of upfront money required to trade the precious metals.
The precious metals tumble as traders cash out of commodities.
Prices shrug off an interest-rate hike in South Korea.
Prices took a hit as investors locked in profits after a weeklong rally.
Funds tracking agriculture, retail, real estate and emerging markets look to continue rallying.
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