[Alberta's Child]

Coincidental information doesn't necessarily imply causation.

The S&P 500 Index is about 45% higher today than it was immediately after 9/11. Does this mean that toppling several buildings in New York City and killing 3,000 Americans today will result in a 45% growth in the S&P 500 between now and 2012?

[dennisw]

The S&P 500 Index is about 45% higher today than it was immediately after 9/11

Whatever
Check out what gold has done since 9/11. Oil had done similar