1st Posting Wednesday, 05/22/2013 09:00 AM

The string of positive market returns on Tuesdays continued yesterday, with the streak now having extended to 19 Tuesdays in a row. The gains were not huge, but respectably modest. Gold and silver resumed their slide after a one day respite on Monday. Overnight, Asian markets ended mixed, with Japan and Singapore up, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and India down. European markets likewise are trading mixed at this hour, with Britain and Italy positive, Germany, France, and Spain negative. U.S. futures are positive. Existing Home Sales figures for April will be released at 10:00 AM, and Fed Chairman Bernanke will be testifying before Congress today. Depending upon what is said, the event could be market moving.