market manipulation

http://maxkeiser.com/2011/11/01/maxs-handy-trading-guide-for-timing-central-bank-interventions-jpm-vs-slv/ It would be interesting to see some data on this.

Jeff Nielson speculates on JPMogan's COMEX shorting: http://www.bullionbullscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22646:slv-and-silver-manipulation&catid=49:silver-commentary&Itemid=130 It will be interesting to see if his assertions get any sunshine in the class action...

I haven't talked much about the issue of price suppression yet, but Chris Powell of GATA posted a nifty summary of some significant events over the last couple of years and I highly recommend reading it if you are not familiar with the story: Much, much more: http://www.gata.org/node/10613

More (full analysis): http://news.goldseek.com/GoldSeek/1319222906.php The larger point Mr. Kirby doesn't address is that the bullion banks are having to reduce their systemic, serial gold and silver short positions because invetsment demand in the physical market is forcing their hand. $.02

More: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-18/cftc-votes-3-2-to-approve-new-limits-on-commodity-speculation.html Bolded parts = F you JPM