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The tech sector was mixed today and largely independent of the broader market drivers. A potential acquisition offer for Yahoo and subscriber losses for Netflix were among the big drivers in the sector today.

Morgan Stanley's pessimistic note on the state of the global economy and the likelihood of a double dip sent shares of stocks across the financial sector into a hole today. The debt in Europe and weak U.S. home sales have been inescapable negative drivers for the sector.

Emerging market economies have been relied upon as drivers of the economic recovery. The inexorable connection between their growth and developed nation support as buyers though may have a negative impact on their long term success.

With gold sliding alongside pummeled equities and weak global growth forecasts the dollar is emerging as the most unlikely of safe havens. Eurozone concerns and a cap on the Swiss franc have been among the drivers of the trend.

Red Metal continues to assess properties within the resource-rich III Region in Chile, extending its exploration with Quantec Geoscience.