April platinum just barely managed to avoid technical breakdown today settling at $1734.10 after putting in a low of $1710.60. If the April contract closes below $1722 and then $1715 in the next few sessions the run up to the November high of $1813 will be put on hold. For now there will be a choppy, sideways consolidation unless the bulls get back in gear pronto.

Apr platinum $1,734.10, down $13.30; Range $1,710.60-$1,761.50

Mar palladium $775.30, up $6.25; Range $750.20-$779.05

Feb gold $1,373.70, down $5.10; Range $1,364.00-$1,385.20

Mar silver $29.198, down 31.0 cents; Range $28.580-$29.905