Part-Time Work Surges, Precious Metals Highs, and Key Ratios: Recession Signals Intensify PREVIEW by davefairtex Silver screams to new highs as precious metals soar, but a shocking 50% surge in involuntary part-time work signals deepening recession amid weak sales and payrolls. Part-Time Work Surges, Precious Metals Highs, and Key Ratios: Recession Signals Intensify PREVIEW by davefairtex Silver screams to new highs as precious metals soar, but a shocking 50% surge in involuntary part-time work signals deepening recession amid weak sales and payrolls.