Today, after dour news on the Iran front over the weekend, U.S. stocks fell early on. Gold did as well, as traders sold it quickly out of long-standing habit. But silver diverged, leaping higher from the get-go.
Silver is somewhat of a special situation right now, with extraordinary supply dynamics surfacing.
Consider that China, which has historically been a net exporter of silver, is currently importing silver at a record pace.
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By Brien Lundin
Something very interesting is happening in the metals and mining market right now. As you know, the winds of war have been driving every asset market. Stocks, bonds, and commodities (including gold and silver) have risen along with hopes