Amidst anticipation of a dovish statement by the Federal Reserve after tomorrow’s FOMC meeting, the dollar slipped against major currencies.

On a day that seems tailor made for safe-haven investment, silver fizzled and gold is up modestly, mostly on the back of a lower U.S. dollar.

Where are those seeking shelter from the storm? Waiting for the central banks to speak.

Since the middle of March, everyone has been lazily floating along, opening an eye occasionally to take a peek at the news generated by comments from various presidents of regional Federal Reserve banks.