Stocks sold off hard again this morning but failed in the attempt to turn those pains into gains.

After the bell, Microsoft 'beat' its numbers, and to the outrage and indignation of the spokesmodels and the corporate mouthpieces, the market sold it off.

Gold advanced as the Dollar slid sideways.

Silver struggled again, being pulled along somewhat with the weakness in equities.

FOMC and a Comex precious metals option expiration tomorrow.

Need little, want less, love more. For those who abide in love abide in God, and God in them.

Have a pleasant evening.

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