CHINA CONTRACTS, U.S. SLOWS AND GOLD SPIKES
China PMI came perilous close to a point that indicates economic contraction and about 10% lower than whisper numbers. In the U.S. non-farm payroll came at 82K vs. consensus of 168K and whisper number of 120K. Gold and silver are spiking on hopes of QE3. We still think QE3 unlikely,