The market was already bad with the persistent fear of the New York open on Monday. Then the S&P statement came out, and that made things even worse.

On top of taking profits, the local market followed New York more which was worse as a result of corporate results and at the end because news of rising tensions in the Gulf.

Things looked better up there (in the United States).

New York shares were higher, but we've also got this fear of retaliatory terror attacks. Besides, I haven't seen much improvement when it comes to economic fundamentals in Japan.

There are too many opportunities in New York. We can't live too far away.

Back then, my air fare on Eastern Airlines to fly from Florida to where Marge was stationed in New York was $16. It was the most important flight I ever made.