One Scary Theory Here....
If inflation is officially announced, it would seem likely that the Fed would try to sell assets back into the market to stem its growth.
In a market hit my inflation, it might be hard to sell assets with extremely low interest rates being present. So, the government might need to orchestrate events to increase the value of the dollar. If this takes place, I do not see it bidding well for gold and silver.
This is just a theory and I hope it does not come true.
Analyze the Anticipation!!!