Despite a falling US$ and wall-to-wall bad economic news, someone was there to sell off gold and silver as soon as Globex trading began in the Far East on Monday morning. After that, there was a stair-step down in the price…four different bouts of not-for-profit selling…2 a.m., 5:00 a.m., the Comex open…and shortly before lunch in New York. All times are Eastern. After each suspicious sell off, gold tried to rally…but each attempt, big or small, ran into a willing seller. Neither metal had a chance.

Editors Note:  Money Morning’s Investment Director Keith Fitz-Gerald says increased wealth and Western influence are having a major impact on the local diet in places like Japan and China. As a result, people are getting bigger. As obesity becomes a social issue, companies will be scrambling to join the new health movement. This, says Keith, will create great opportunities for investors…