HUI to Gold Ratio exceeds Nov. 2008 low then bounces

The ratio briefly dropped below the low made back in November of 2008 before bouncing higher in today's session. It came very close to matching the October 2008 low. It could be that we have gotten the answer to our question posed previously whether the gold shares would need to move lower against the price of bullion before the HUI would finally bottom out. I want to see a bit more subsequent action to feel that has been confirmed.

By the way, I will try to provide a CLOSING chart of this later on today if my schedule permits.

As far as the actual index itself goes, it ran to within a point or so of the 61.8% Fibonacci Retracement level noted on the monthly chart before attracting what seems to be at this point a significant amount of buying. I want to take a look at some of the actual stocks that comprise this index to get a better sense of whether this is a one day wonder or is the long-awaited selling climax. Again, that will need to await the close of trading today and also how these things behave tomorrow. The weekly close is also going to take on a great deal of significance given the extent of the price decline in this sector, particularly against the backdrop of an upside runaway in the broader equities.

Note that the technical indicator has surpassed the 2008 low in regards to its oversold reading. It is back to levels last seen in 2001, TWELVE YEARS AGO!

Incidentally, gold itself is stronger in terms of all of the major currencies today; Canadian Dollar, Swiss Franc, Euro and Yen. It is basically holding steady against the Aussie which is vascillating up and down today against the US Dollar. This is coming on the heels of a stronger Dollar which is noteworthy. In observing the price action in the metal today it looked as if the bears were gunning for downside stops below $1570. They didn't reach them!

 I was suprised at the ferocity of the rebound off that level as it reversed quite sharply to the upside around 8:45 AM CST on strong volume. Somone either covered in large size or some new buying came in. I am not sure which it was right now but the volume was big. I would like to see the metal close out a pit session trade this week ABOVE $1587 or so. That would make some of the Johnnie-come-lately gold bears extremely nervous. It will still take a closing push or good intraday push through $1600 to confirm a near term bottom. That would also need confirmation by the HUI.