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To: IceShark who wrote (6179)9/16/1998 9:38:00 PM
From: Joseph G.  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 86076
 
<<I don't know what is going on other than MM went BK and we are all screwed on shorts as a result. >>

That, and the fact that option writers can save ~$5 bill if SPX opens Fri at about current levels - they can hold the level in absence of massive selling.

I should check if lots of puts were already closed - maybe they can allow it to drop tomorrow ...

PS, would've also helped by a bunch of rich Clintonites deciding to show their support of him via the market mechanism ...



To: IceShark who wrote (6179)9/17/1998 7:37:00 AM
From: MythMan  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 86076
 
>>I don't know what is going on other than MM went BK and we are all screwed on shorts as a result. -g-<<

you making rummy trades? <g>



To: IceShark who wrote (6179)9/17/1998 7:38:00 AM
From: eddie r gammon  Respond to of 86076
 
Yeah Fox news last night reported the bunch in the back were staff and/or other fed dept employees. He is a piece of work ain't he.

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