Quote from ArbitRAGE:
I think we can all agree that the precious metals were ready for a correction and news of the death of Bin Laden just set fuel to the fire. I don't want to outline the entire process but do bear in mind that precious metals are preferred flight to safety asset when risks elevate. The death of Bin Laden signifies the demise of Al Queida, which in turn reduces foreign national security risks.
I would think the death of bin laden elevates the risk due to possible retaliation by his supporters. The us government seem to think so as well.
Bin laden has been nothing more than a figurehead for years, i wish killing him would magically cause the demise of al queida, but you are living in a fantasy world.
Silver was crashing before bin laden's news, mostly due to very thin volume (asian holidays), the margin increase and a top blowoff. Whether it's anything more than a blip remains to be seen.

