They cite improved U.S. data since the July 31-Aug. 1 meeting, ideas the Fed will want to see the August jobs report next week before tipping its hand, and maybe even a desire to hold off to save some firepower in case economic conditions worsen ( see related story ).

FORBES: Precious Metals, Other Markets To Take Cue From Bernanke Speech Friday

This week, GM even geared up for an IPO ( maybe a bit too fast, but the markets will decide that) to sell itself back to the public, including the 61% of its shares held by the taxpayer.

FORBES: If Michael Moore Wants to Help Detroit, He Needs to Cut GM Some Slack

There are actually quite a few new releases this week worthy of your rental queue and maybe even of your buying dollars.

ENGADGET: Blu-ray releases on January 27th 2009 HD