The U.S. also has abundant raw materials, and considering demand for raw materials is declining, the price is also falling.

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If my basic premise is right, the declining price will force traders to sell their commodities contracts to raise the cash to raise the extra cash needed to satisfy the higher margin requirements.

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But the history of gold is that most of its history, it's been declining in price, followed by short periods with very rapid spikes in price.

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That equity is less available with price growth in the United States slowing dramatically--and in some cases, declining.

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