The Dow Jones Industrial Average measured in how many ounces of gold it takes to buy the 30 stock DOW is up 37% from its 17-year March 6th low of 7.03. Despite that impressive gain, the DOW-Gold ratio remains 78% below its 1999 peak of 44.77. For a chart of the DOW in gold, see http://kirklindstrom.blogspot.com/2009/09/dow-gold-ratio-966.html