The dollar index remains in an overall technically bearish posture, but there are now technical and fundamental clues that the index may have put in a major low.

FORBES: Comex Gold, Silver End Firmer on Short Covering as U.S. Dollar Index Weaker, Crude Oil Higher

The dollar index bulls have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which is a major bearish underlying factor for the precious metals markets.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Sharply Lower On Follow-Through Selling, More Technical Damage Inflicted

The dollar index bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage, which has been a major underlying bearish factor for the precious metals recently.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Firmer On Bargain Hunting, But Stronger U.S. Dollar, Weaker Crude Oil Limit Upside

The dollar index bulls still have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which is a major bearish factor for the precious metals markets.

FORBES: Comex Gold Sharply Lower on Stronger U.S. Dollar Index, Weaker Commodity Sector

The dollar index bulls still have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which is a major near-term bearish factor for the precious metals markets.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Sharply Lower as Fresh Near-Term Technical Damage Inflicted

The dollar index bulls have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which had been a major underlying bearish factor for the precious metals recently.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Solidly Higher on Bargain Hunting, Safe-Haven Buying

The dollar index bulls still have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which is a major bearish underlying factor for the precious metals markets.

FORBES: Comex Gold Trades Near Steady, Attempts To Stabilize

The dollar index bulls have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which has been a major underlying bearish factor for the precious metals recently.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Sharply Lower amid Firmer U.S. Dollar Index, Weaker Crude Oil

The dollar index bulls still have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which is still a major bearish underlying factor for the precious metals markets.

FORBES: Comex Gold Near Steady on Consolidation; Traders Digesting N. Korea Leader's Death

The dollar index bulls still have the solid overall near-term technical advantage, which has been a major underlying bearish factor for the precious metals recently.

FORBES: Comex Gold Trades Near Steady As Market Consolidates