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Precious metals stocks have been hit particularly strong in the past several days, so this week I would like to cover the situation in this important sector, and let you know what are the likely price levels at which the bottom might be put. Moreover, this essay features the SP Gold Stock Bottom Indicator that is a remarkable tool in timing medium-term buying opportunities. Other things analyzed in this week's essay include the seasonal patterns in the precious metals stocks and detailed analysis of the Gold Miners Bullish Percent Index.

Precious metals moved lower this week, which was accompanied by a decline in the general stock market and a small rally in the USD Index. The situation in the main stock indices is still rather unclear, so this week I would like to point your attention to the U.S. Dollar as it provides clues invaluable to anyone involved in the precious metals sector.

Gold has been trading sideways this week, but does that mean that the consolidation is over or is a local top yet to come? This week we provide you with a detailed short-term chart of gold, which should prove useful in your trading strategies. Long-term investors will find the other part of the essay particularly useful, as we comment on the link between gold and crude oil.

There are several juniors that are moving rapidly higher, but on average the junior sector has been lagging metals and big, senior stocks. Are the juniors set to shine once again, or should investors dump these stocks and switch to better performing asset classes? In addition to presenting our view on that topic, we provide you with an analysis of one of the most important markets influencing the precious metals sector - the U.S. Dollar.

Gold has decisively broken above the $1,000 level and there is no doubt that this profound action has important implications for gold and silver investors and speculators. However, gold has not broken into new highs in other crucial currencies. How does this fact affect the existence of the bull market and most of all - how does it affect you? Additionally, I analyze the precious metals stocks i.a. by using the Gold Miners Bullish Percent Index.