"A new, invisible and at times virtual, tyranny is established, one which unilaterally and irremediably imposes its own laws and rules. Moreover, indebtedness and credit distance countries from their real economy and citizens from their real buying power. Added to this, as if it were needed, is widespread corruption and selfish fiscal evasion which have taken on worldwide dimensions. The will to power and of possession has become limitless."
Francis I, 16 May 2013
14 May 2012
SP 500 and NDX Futures Daily Charts
By and large a tedious day, better spent reading than watching. High drama and all that, but the Facebook IPO awaits.
I did add some bullion 'on the dip' and trimmed up the more volatile hedge which had swollen in value.