China -- and others that sell to China -- cannot take its access to the U.S. market for granted,

cannot take access to the U.S. market for granted.

It is much harder for economies to prosper if they cannot sell to, buy from, invest with, and even transit their neighbors. Landlocked countries with failed or failing neighbors can lose access to the world economy.

Private sector development and the creation of small businesses spur investment, jobs, opportunity, and hope. It empowers the market to meet local needs, whether for food, basic goods, or services.

The gold market held its ground. That it stayed well above $600 in the face of the silver sell-off convinced investors that it's still involved in a bull market.

It would be a great financial risk for China to buy oil at the international market for its strategic reserve program as the current global oil price has been fluctuating at a high level.