Craig Hemke, editor of TF Metals Report, to dissect last week’s sharp market selloff and its impact on precious metals. While gold and silver had been climbing steadily through Q1 – gold even up nearly 20% – they were not immune to the broad pullback, with both metals reversing sharply alongside global equity markets.
Key topics discussed:
- The market-wide selloff and its ripple effect on gold and silver.
Craig explains how liquidity needs and portfolio rebalancing by large funds contributed to the drop – even as fundamentals for precious metals remain intact. - Historic parallels and sentiment shifts.
Craig outlines similarities to past corrections and why this could be another consolidation before a rebound. - Q1 earnings vs. market reaction.
Despite record-high margins and profitability for gold producers, investors remain hesitant. Craig shares why generalist interest hasn’t stuck – and whether this quarter’s blowout numbers will matter. - The frustrating disconnect in gold stocks.
Gold is up almost 100% since 2022 lows, yet many miners are still well below 2020 peaks. We explore what’s holding them back: lack of growth, muted capital returns, and sector-wide neglect. - Commitment of Traders (COT) report insights.
Craig gives a preview of what the upcoming COT report may reveal about speculative positioning – why we might be nearing a reset point for the next leg higher.
- Long-term outlook for miners and strategy moving forward. With major producers sitting on strong balance sheets, M&A could heat up. Craig encourages a stock-picking approach: identify well-positioned juniors near large players rather than broad ETF exposure.