Why Gold & Silver Have Pulled Back – Some Enlightening & Reassuring Insights

David Mcalvany (www.mcalvany.com) covers the reasons behind the major pullback in metals on April 12, and where they may go from here, in this most enlightening and re-assuring 8:14 minute video.

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