Yep if one is a gold bug looking for 3000 you have to think gold is a dissappointment. On the other hand it has definitely gained a more influential audience over the last 5 years because of it's gains. I was calling it the "poor man's stock market" and a friend told me that's a good thing -- wider following. It's easier now to put gold in some form in 401k's and IRA's which makes it a better trading vehicle for sure. For me there is nothing better than a low volatility, steady rally to make money as both a trader and investor, so I"m actaully following gold now more than I ever for that possibility. Overall I"m glad to see commodities back to two way trade. ideally we can get back to two way trade in some of these other markets once the Euro climaxes.

All I know about corn is to buy dips. I prefer to track it on a front month chart though. That's the only thing I like about forex over futures --- no roll makes for cleaner charts...

Have a great weekend