[RSmithOpt]

From an AP article this morning. IMHO, it's gonna be an ugly day, and not because of what's in the article. Even if the awaited reports are 'not that bad', shaky, nervous investing will dump. Serious market correction factors have been out for a long time. Hello, Pappa Bear!!

[rb22982]

Trade balance decreased even with oil prices skyrocketting. US Exports are literally booming. Annual pace of 1.6 trillion (from 1.05 trillion last year) in exports this last month.