Yesterday’s Federal Reserve statement was no surprise but staying on the same path still means lower for precious metals.

Yesterday’s Federal Reserve statement was no surprise but  staying on the same path still means lower for precious metals.  The metal leading the way on this downward direction is still the gold which is under the financial pressure of the strengthening US dollar. Technical indicators though are signaling an oversold condition in silver and gold will soon be there. This may cause a turn in the current downward trend. Additionally a NO vote on the Scottish referendum may have a positive effect on the British pound maybe taking some wind out of the US dollar sails. Housing Starts report this morning was weaker than expected but not weak enough to change the view on the economy.