<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><div id="blog-content">Stocks did a risk on rally that ended a bit flat.There is little doubt in my mind that these market 'saves' are being conducted by Bessent and the ESF team at the behest of Trump who watches the stock markets as an indicator of his performance.When the leveraged mispricing of risk collapses we may see something historic.Gold and silver were under pressure of course.Trump and crew are crypto people. It's easier to make money that way. Bitcoin bounced back a bit.As I have long believed I think even more strongly that crypto is a thinly disguised control fraud.VIX dropped sharply as the Feds came in to pour oil on the troubled waters of Donald's rants in Davos.I was in Davos many years ago about this time of the year for a pan-European business meeting.It was damp, and I had an awful head cold.But the Swiss train service is exceptional.I love Switzerland, as pricey as it may be.Have a pleasant evening.(Click on image to enlarge)<img height="487" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGdCd0LU4HiMpOnsGF-OVArrLIwEixK84z4gdcojcoPnb3VYTnGwatA0v_iLIUNnzq8kVVSPOKeOyYl-fk8m-GR3vksJyCKnXVQza5h_KW7iFKf1gM2SLjSIqpSeykz8RdzJ7-WtunmjX5_s-ddMxHVkkzFdTiVRMWpUhp13ubL1qWdIXYZEUAOEdSoq5/s1053/1dollarintra2.PNG?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="700" 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Stocks experienced a risk-on rally that ended flat, influenced by Bessent and the ESF team under Trump's watch. Gold and silver faced pressure, while Bitcoin saw a slight rebound. The VIX dropped sharply as the Federal Reserve intervened amid Trump's comments in Davos. The author reflects on a past visit to Davos, noting the exceptional Swiss train service despite the high costs.

- Stocks experienced a risk-on rally that concluded slightly flat, with speculation regarding market manipulation by Bessent and the ESF for Trump's benefit.  
- The article suggests that the potential collapse of a leveraged mispricing of risk could lead to historic consequences, while gold and silver remain under pressure and Bitcoin saw a small rebound.  
- The VIX dropped significantly as the Federal Reserve intervened amid the political noise surrounding Trump's comments at Davos, reflecting ongoing market volatility.

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - A Bit Flat