It was a 'risk on' day for the US equity markets, with the bulls driving stocks higher, reaching their zenith into the close, only to fall back quite a bit again as the retail trade closed.

Gold and silver were off a bit, as the Dollar was higher, stressing emerging markets. And as you know, China is on holiday this week.

There was more action in the February gold contract. The clearing report is enclosed below.

Trumpolini will be delivering his 'State of the Union' address tomorrow.

Have a pleasant evening.

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