Hammer - Hammer - Hammer,... Gold is linked to Oil,... Hammer - Hammer - Hammer
Actually, my take is the US Stock Market could see turmoil, beginning about mid to three-quarters way next year, from Option ARM's and Alt-A mortages recasting. The fallout from these will last through late 2013, possibly beyond. Housing slammed the Market before, and looks to do it again.
Gold might be a hedge. But, keep it under your mattress.
Oh yeah... and Goldie is linked to Oil because Goldie oils her back all the time when she is at the beach. So there... :-P