Still, this is a hugely encouraging report, pointing clearly to a vigorous recovery.

This report is stronger than it looks and is consistent with the industrial recovery gathering pace,

This report is much stronger than it first appears. If Feb [employment report] is broadly similar, a March 28 hike is assured.

This [report] suggests strongly that the distortions caused by the provisions of the March economic stimulus package are now fading and that the underlying -- downward -- trend in claims is starting to re-emerge,

Looking forward, downside risks remain, and there is clearly no bar on further easing,

There is a finger pointing tonight at IRA-Sinn Fein.