Amped up velocity, coupled with high volatility, creates exaggerated price swings and in some cases, chaos.  Financial markets ripple with both. Viable protection (hedge) is difficult to identify and expensive to procure.   The DJIA barometer attempts to measure the state of the street; the latest readings lack optimism. The 'pull out of the hole' gets longer, deeper and more imposing. Indecision has heightened risk and anxiety, while generating unintended consequences.  The commodity pendulum has swung wide, and over time, has the power to correct its arc.  December grain options expire today. SWW cash track values appear to be in a 'holding pattern'.  Market wags still flying the Pakistan banner, but without date certainty. Thirteen vessels in the CRD and five are under the spouts.