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To: Wes Stevens who wrote (24855)	12/15/2000 9:17:34 AM
From: DebtBomb	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 49816

IBM may be another big one that could whack us: www2.marketwatch.com

To: Wes Stevens who wrote (24855)	12/15/2000 9:20:06 AM
From: Bryan	Respond to of 49816

Ok understood. It's a little premature IMO to think that the FED is going to actually make a move on rates at the next meeting. I think it would be a terrible admission that the economy is in serious trouble; worthy of not only a shift in bias, but a shift and a change in policy all at the same time. NOT GOOD. AG has a reputation for not making rash decisions. He's more apt to make gradual changes. I don't see the FED deviating from this stance on Dec19. -B

To: Wes Stevens who wrote (24855)	12/15/2000 9:28:26 AM
From: noneed	Respond to of 49816

re: rates washingtonpost.com john berry is a friend and tennis partner of greenspan. his reports in the washington post are essential reading.

To: Wes Stevens who wrote (24855)	12/15/2000 10:52:25 AM
From: couldawoulda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 49816

Wes; If a lot of people were considering a rate cut as you say, the markets would certainly be discounting this possibility right now which it hasn't. Last FOMC meeting under Clinton, so I can see him wanting to go out with a bit of a bang now that Gore has lost. Market growth is decelerating fast, and rate cuts take roughly 9 months to have an effect, so I can see GP throwing in a nice surprise given that it's the holiday season and all. Even if I'm am incorrect, the market will definitely be considering this possibility between now and Tues. afternoon - might be a good time to go long on something...