“Thus, it should be understood that when pro-US figures use the term, 'rules-based international order,' they are not referring to anything analogous to the rule of law. Quite the opposite, they are using Orwellian language to describe a system in which essentially no rules can be established and/or observed, given that the dominant state has the prerogative to violate and/or rewrite “rules” at its whim.” Aaron Good, American Exception
Stocks rallied early on, and then gave it up and finished slightly lower into the close.
Gold and silver also rallied and then lost ground into the afternoon.
The Dollar traded in a sideways chop.
There will be a Non-Farm Payrolls report on Friday.
Have a pleasant evening.
