However, like today, 1979-1980 was a perfect buying opportunity, when the mood was darkest.

FORBES: Investor Illusions

When the mood turns to buying , whether of cars or of stocks, there will be money to pay for it all.

FORBES: Cash Is King

The market place saw short covering and bargain-hunting buying interest in many markets Monday, as traders and investors were in a better mood, at least for the moment.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Solidly Higher On Bargain Hunting, Weaker U.S. Dollar, General Rally in Commodities

The market place is seeing short covering and bargain-hunting buying interest in many markets Monday morning, as traders and investors are in a better mood, at least for the moment.

FORBES: Comex Gold Sharply Higher on Bargain Hunting, Short Covering, Lower U.S. Dollar Index

However, a better-than-expected bond auction in Spain, word that Russia will resume buying EU debt, and talk of an expanded rescue fund across the pond improved the mood a fair amount.

FORBES: Will the Market Continue Higher When Everyone Expects It?

The market place is seeing general short covering and bargain-hunting buying interest in many markets early this week, as traders and investors are in a better mood, at least for the moment.

FORBES: Comex Gold Firmer on Lower U.S. Dollar Index