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To: Valuepro who wrote (8873)	9/11/2025 10:24:54 AM
From: Valuepro	Respond to of 9463

In related business news commentary: Fed seen on track for rate cuts as job worries eclipse inflation fears finance.yahoo.com And as a former railroad man, I want to post this somewhat related news given that transportation costs are integral to mining and metals. Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern: Rival alliances bolster merger case finance.yahoo.com

To: Valuepro who wrote (8873)	9/11/2025 11:40:00 AM
From: Valuepro	Respond to of 9463

The broader stock markets are higher today being overly giddy about the pending turn in Federal Reserve interest rates. I say "overly giddy," because the jobs numbers this morning strongly suggest that the US is entering recession. If so, that means less consumer spending and a slower moving economy, which, in turn, means lower stock prices coming soon. It's "red sky in the morning," so be careful where you place your money. It's time to look at the counter-cyclicals. investopedia.com