The dollar fell $0.50 today as the investors worried about the many problems with the U.S. Government's financial system; monetary system, debt, deficits, value of the dollar...Inflation concerns also helped push down the dollar throughout the trading session. Metals did extremely well throughout the day. Mining stocks, precious metals, and other commodities all performed exceptionally well all the way to the closing bell. After hours trading is equally as bullish with metals up slightly higher after hours as well. Precious metals lifted off of there lows earlier in the week and they are continuing the rally so far.