Stocks were off again today, but gathered themselves and managed to take back quite a bit of the loss in the afternoon.

But gold and silver were the real surprises today, bolting higher and never looking back.

Who let the dawgs out?

Both metals smacked up through overhead resistance and managed to take it up to the next key level.

My favorite silver miners were the stars on the board, gaining 10-15%.

Not bad for a day's work.

There will be a stock market options expiration this week Friday.

Comex precious metals option expirations next week.

Let's see if the metals can hold their ground and move higher.  

Or not.

Have a pleasant evening.

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