Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets as of May 18, 2026, highlighting geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran and their impact on market movements. He notes significant fluctuations in gold and silver prices, with gold experiencing a rally despite a prevailing downtrend and silver recovering slightly after a substantial drop. Epstein also covers the performance of other metals like copper and platinum, pointing out copper’s support at the 18-day average and platinum’s failure to maintain gains. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of technical indicators such as moving averages and Bollinger Bands in understanding market dynamics.
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