The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Gold and silver caught a little bounce today, after the year end smackdown that many were expecting.

Stocks were wobbly.The funds are squaring up the books.

Bitcoin is bouncing along a trading range in the high 80's to low 90's.

What would conceivably drive the price higher? Greater demand perhaps, but for what reason?

VIX continues to wallow in relative complacency.

Chicago PMI came in much higher than expected.  

Let's see how the end of the year rolls in.

I have little optimism for what 2026 will bring. But I suspect as the wheels start falling off the bus, the powers that be will be handing out soda pop and comic books.  

When things which 'no one could see coming' start to happen, they may gain momentum quickly.

Have a pleasant evening.

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