We're in a scaling back mode after two or three weeks of gains. We need some kind of strong economic report to push us higher. This may go on for a few sessions, but the fundamentals overall are good.

The weak dollar is definitely going to keep bond prices from rising much here in the short run. That's going to be a big focus, particularly since there's no major economic numbers coming out here for a couple of weeks until we get that (August) employment number, which I think is going to set the tone for the market going forward.

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We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.

I do remember being a fan of the Marvel characters and not liking the DC characters at all.

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