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To: Steve Fancy who wrote (1912)6/5/2000 8:41:00 AM
From: Tunica Albuginea  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3891
 
OT/Steve: Happy thoughts from Stephen in Manchster, UK.

TA

Message 13827592

To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (53065)
From: Stephen Monday, Jun 5, 2000 3:10 AM ET
Reply # of 53070

Something I have been considering from a bullish standpoint is that there are certain funds
that have to remain 100% invested. These are the funds that helped fuel
the bank, health care, utility, pharms rally.
If the economy is slowing some of these plays may have peaked and
they will be/are rotating out of them ... but not into cash because they cannot.
Additionally, some aggessive (tech) growth funds, such as the Thurlow funds,
(which is currently 60% cash) were waiting for the all clear signal.
They have money to put to work.
These like other funds, may have missed some of the downside, but cannot let the upside
get away from them either .. so will probably be putting some money to work on any pullback this week.

In short, the action may get choppy, and stocks that had major moves last week may pull back some,
but I believe there has been a trend change and
the 4200 level that many are looking for is very achievable in the near term.

As for the dollar weakening ... what did everyone expect if the chance of ongoing rate increases
may no longer be in the cards (especially with Euro rates likely to be increased)...... as long as
it doesn't get out of hand its actually a good thing for the market.
Whilst there may be some foreign money moved out of the US equity market,
the domestic multinational companies that were looking at negative exchange effects
on their P&L will be happier.
And whilst it may take time, its also a positive for the balance of payments ... and
trade deficit (albeit there won't be an immediate effect).

Nope .. I can see old Uncle Al, lying in bed at night in his 'A' Team nightshirt,
muttering .....


"I love it when a plan comes together" ......

Stephen