Many are frustrated with the lack of action in the metals sector. It’s not that the price is plummeting, but the movements just aren’t great enough to make the traders any real money. But if you are in this game for the long haul you have to realize that these consolidation periods are necessary for any big gains to be made.

One thing I thought was interesting in these charts is that all of these assets poked through, but didn’t break out above, their respective trading ranges this week. Maybe next week.