The markets tried to shrug off the growing risks of war in multiple locations around the world, although equities were off a bit from their new all time highs.

VIX ticked up a bit, but still remains subdued. Until it is not.

The Dollar continued to gain some strength after Chairman Powell and the FOMC seemed to waffle about future rate cuts.

The US government remains closed by an intractable GOP in Congress and the Executive.

Gold and silver were under pressure most of the day. It's a 'denial of risks for the exceptional' thing.

Have a pleasant weekend. 

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