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 emereging markets. And as you know, China is on holiday this week.
These 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.
Today was an absolutely gorgeous day, with blue skies, a gentle breeze, and a high temperature that cracked 60 degrees.
Needless to say it was a good day to open the windows, letting in the fresh air, and take care of those little chores that creep up during the cold weather that require some fresh air to do. I cleaned out the firebox for the fireplace, and am regrouting it. The ash door in the floor is broen, so I ordered a new one and will mortar that back in when it arrives.
And while I had the caulking gun out, did the bathroom and parts of the kitchen. And some touch up painting as well. If this warm weather keeps up and the ground dries out, tomorrow will be a good day to do some of the work outdoors. The yard is a mess full of twigs and the remnants of leaves.
Need little, want less, love more. For those who abide in love abide in God, and God in them.
Have a pleasant evening.
