[arete]

Why did the markets rally?

Greenspan is in GB to be knighted. There is no way that those who are so dependent on keeping him looking good and happy are going to let the market tank and embarrass Sir Alan. That's the real short answer.

Richard W.

[Dick Bachert]

...and the deeply inbred British royals are so fond of f**king one another, they have great respect for someone like Sir Alan who can -- according to Sir Lawrence (Kudlow) of America -- f**k up an ENTIRE WORLD ECONOMY.