The political factor is what's most influencing the market. It's just a few participants who are pushing the market around.

It's not that the market is weak, it's that there are no prospects.

What's important is he has political backing. He probably has about 10 days to start getting things done.

When the (U.S.) market improves we improve, and when it gets worse up there it gets worse down here.

The market is in good shape. It rose and we are seeing some profit taking ... The important thing is that there is new money.

The market is very nervous, very volatile, and volume is tight. It's best to stay out of it.