Gold/Silver ratio signaling caution merited?

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By Jonathan Da Silva
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(Kitco commentary) - Last I wrote – I suggested Platinum was ready to outperform Gold, citing the ratio as just one example of evidence leading to that conclusion. Since then platinum put on  approximately 20% at $1095 last week (from sub $900); keeping pace with silver gains.

Now it’s the gold/silver ratio that has my attention; as it has in my opinion bounced convincingly  off a long term support line. Monthly chart below.

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Should the ratio break below support – then the next level down is the yellow rectangle, and metals bulls would rejoice. Should the ratio do what I believe to be most probable, which is continue to turn up, then metals bulls should rejoice still, for the opportunity to get their hands on physical at a lower price.

Below shows a target for silver at the rising trendline, and then another lower down in the yellow rectangle

 

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And here, the same for gold:

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Thank you.

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Jonathan Da Silva

Jonathan Da Silva developed a passion for hard money and economics from a young age having been influenced by family who sought to teach me that "nothing is free", and the importance of intrinsic value early on. My interest in markets grew keener during the great financial crisis of 2008; leaning on family with vast trading experience, I began to self-educate on technical analysis and economics- drawing inspiration from the works of individuals like W.D. Gann and Adam Smith. I have been a proud member of the Kitco team since 2017 and hope that my writing inspires readers to consider an objective view of the metals, and the greater financial markets.

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