GLD - on buy signal.
SLV - on sell signal.
GDX - buy signal failed which is common during a down cycle.
XGD.TO - buy signal failed which is common during a down cycle.
CEF - on buy signal.
USD - remains strong as it is consolidating near the recent high.
Summary
Long term - on major sell signal since Mar 2012.
Short term - on mixed signals.
Gold sector cycle - down as of 8/8
COT data suggests a tradable bottom is not in yet for the metals.