Stocks were slumping early in the day, but managed to find a footing and end the day in the green.

It's a familiar story of late. Plop and prop.

Gold and silver both gained after early losses.  

Today was an option expiration for the metal futures on Comex.  

This monthly contract is more significant for silver than for gold. 

The Dollar chopped around and finished a little higher. 

VIX followed stocks pop and flop.

I think this market is dancing on the rim of a volcano, for a number of reasons previously stated.

But that's just my judgement, and it could be wrong.  

But it influences my positions and play in the markets.

Have a pleasant evening. 

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