Stocks and Precious Metals Charts - Down Into the Close

By Jesse of Jesse's Cafe Americain

May 18, 2021 at 6:07 PM EDT

Gold and silver paused today, consolidating their recent gains.

Stocks seem to be doing the same thing, and even gaining a bit of ground.

But some selling crept in during the late afternoon.

And the selling started to accelerate in the last hour, with stocks going out on the lows.

Stock option expiration on Friday.

Have a pleasant evening.

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