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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (31698)	5/4/2000 6:45:00 PM
From: Junkyardawg	Respond to of 63513

I would say that we should let the free markets determine the interest rates. I agree with you 100% History has shown that the market usually knows what is best for it. But I remember something my grandfather used to say (he played for the Philly's way before I was ever thought of) Son...he would say...all the arguing in the world doesn't change the call of the umpire. dawg

To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (31698)	5/4/2000 7:06:00 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 63513

Martin Zweig has a theory regarding rate increases. If I recall correctly, in his book, Winning on Wall Street, he contended that on a historical basis, one would do better to exit the market after there have been three consecutive rate increases (there may well be some other considerations thrown in as well). I'll pull the book out tonight when I get home and summarize it here, if there's anything worth summarizing. What concerns me more is the possibility Tommy mentioned over on the main thread about the Fed pulling money out of the markets. Message 13564490