It's a negative for the bond markets. It's got to be a concern. The core rate is troublesome.

We've seen about a five basis point shift, which is not a lot for tobacco bonds -- they can be very volatile. But yes, it has caused people to take a little step back.

It's still too early for an impact on New York City. If the strike is two days, it's really no big deal. If it goes on for two weeks, then it becomes a big deal.

This is a very bond-friendly report. It was below expectations. It points to a slower manufacturing sector in the Chicago area.

There had been talk of that coming in under 50. It came in at 53.8. It's a negative for the bond market, but actually doesn't look so bad for the economy.

There are many of these apparent philosophical paradoxes or contradictions which don't concern me anymore.