The US $ is now at a critical level. 1.33 against the Euro may be the most significant for gold, but the $ is losing ground against most all significant currencies. The treasuries are now even starting to correct (slightly downward). The changes against the Can loonie are good for my portfolio and for ECU.

Also gold is showing more consistent strength. The fundamentals only get stronger, but that hasn't made much of an impact on prices lately. Perhaps it is the obvious manipulation going on in the CRIMEX. Not is it obvious to all nations, but is even being suspected at the CFTC.

There are many more indications of strength in the pms and commodities in general, but the above seem to be the litmus indicators to me.

This is all good for our little ECU gem. Hang on my friends.