re: increasing margins for metals and gas again I would'nt underestimate the FED's action; one more margin increase will bring the stocks down again.
They are already not showing M3, and that is unheard of in Europe; so they are a very ruthless bunch. They'll do anything to rubbish gold and silver in election year. And that includes some commodities as well.
Silver is not looking too well at present,
Gerry