Stocks did another pop and flop again today.

The futures were up overnight, but the cash market faded away in the afternoon.

Hopes about a stimulus deal and happy days fuels optimism in the lightly traded markets but then fades in the harsh light of day.

There seems to be a lot of this going around. 

Gold and silver rallied higher, as the Douleur du Monde slumped lower again.

If Pelosi and Mnuchin announce a stimulus deal, expect the markets to rally, even if the deal is blocked by the do-nothing coalition under Mitch in the Senate.

They are faithful servants to the powerful moneyed interests.

Have a pleasant evening.

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