Typically January is our coldest month. It's definitely been a bit above normal.

I've been reading about it in the paper. It definitely bothers me a little bit.

Claims have been drifting well below normal levels throughout the month. On the eve of the January payrolls report tomorrow, it could just indicate that a blowout (strong) number for payrolls could be in the cards.

Even though the average temperatures over the three-month winter season is forecast to be above normal in much of the country, there will still be bouts of winter weather with cold temperatures and frozen precipitation.

Summer prices may be a bit discouraging this year having averaged above $50 for the past two years.

Mergers that are announced in January typically get started the prior September.