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To: TGPTNDR who wrote (131771)	2/6/2001 11:13:34 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 1570418

TG, Thanks for your opinion. I think there will be a lot of pressure on Greenspan to cut rates again during the next meeting. I agree that he should take it easy and wait for the effect of the current cut. I hope that if there are any cuts, that they are only 1/4%. I am really curious how the GDP growth in Q1 will turn out. One thing I am curious, from what you mentioned is that the you expect the long term rates to go higher. What's the theory behind it. The reactions of the long term rates to various goings on on the economy is something I don't pay a huge amount of attention (I know I should). My reaction is that with slowing demand for loans should be keep the rates from going up. Increased liquidity should also find it's way to bonds. Increased demand for bonds should keep the rates down. Also, if Greenspan slowed inflation, and if the recession brings some signs of deflation, the inflation will not be there to push the rates higher. The only negative, that is the force pushing the rates up would be reduced demand from overseas investors. Joe