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Ask The Experts—Can you help explain the ratings in Melman On Gold & Silver?

Q: I’m a fairly new subscriber. I enjoy Leonard’s financial column but his ratings at the end don’t seem to make sense. He will highlight problems with the economy but rate it “Positive.” Why is that?

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