CNN had this article on their website that points out further concerns about the equity [and housing?] markets in the U.S.
Right now there doesn't seem to be a "consensus" about the near-term financial dynamics of the markets.
The DJIA is up about about 8% YTD which is what one might expect for the full year. The extra run-up to 14,000 was a good signal that the frenzy was peaking and look out for the bad news bears.I have to believe that there are more hidden structural flaws in our present economy than the I-35 bridge.
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