Stocks turned around their early losses and managed to post a decent rally into the close.

This is all going to end in tears.

Gold and silver were smacked lower, silver with some particular vigor, as a 'coda' to the recent futures option expiration on the Comex.   

These fellows are not particularly clever or adept.  

The Dollar bounced back a bit.

The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly calling for a new 'Bretton Woods 2.0' agreement.

I think the BRICs will be an interesting nut to crack on that one, Scott.

But I am sure the imperial dependencies can be counted on to fall into line.

Have a pleasant weekend.

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