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To: jimmg who wrote (76663)12/26/2006 3:42:44 PM
From: Real Man  Respond to of 110194
 
"Way too much focus on pig men, bullies, da boyz, the Fed, coupon passes and fcb purchases."

The market shows strong correlation with these liquidity actions, while
nothing else matters. Those who focus on it actually make
money. -g-



To: jimmg who wrote (76663)12/26/2006 3:53:09 PM
From: russwinter  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
<The real economy is moved by consumer behavior of the vast middle class. This is the main point that I think Russ misses.>

Who comes up with and influences the trillions in credit and overpriced securities that enable the vast middle classes to behave they way they do? Falls from trees? God? The natural order of the universe?

Answer: pig men, bullies, da boyz, the Fed, coupon passes and fcb purchases. And you missed one, Riskloves.



To: jimmg who wrote (76663)12/26/2006 4:11:45 PM
From: Les H  Respond to of 110194
 
The debt purchases prevented interest rates from rising as a result of deficit spending. As a result, the economy is stimulated to expand without the drag that interest rates would have on real estate and other rate-sensitive sectors.