I guess you could assume a rise in GDP and a much better than expected jobs number would have been dealt by the dealer with the loaded shoe this morning given all the surrounding economic data. How GDP ticks up I have no clue, but one thing is for sure, the economists will have overestimated (as they always do) and the slide will continue sooner than later. As for the jobs number, other than the fact a -391 print is still nothing to crow about, you had to assume they were saving this "surprise" for a key moment when most needed.
Another EFSF vote and more hope. Nothing is stable here or across the pond. The EU issues have been a marvelous distraction from all the issues here at home.
Last night I went ape on the system and all the oppression and spying going down. We are being stripped of our freedoms. I suggest you read this - Shanky's Technical Analysis and Market Commentary: Afternoon Delight 09/28/11 Mini Rant
Let's have a chartfest shall we! Take note of how many channels are in play across all the charts.
Gold - Pretty sure I noted the 1571 level and all the support there. STB is pretty solid on $1500 being as bad as it gets (for now - if it even gets there).
