So, while Ms. Market can do anything she darn well pleases (at just about any time she darn well pleases), I for one will be watching the economic data over the next few weeks VERY carefully.

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For the life of me I cannot agree that the string of macro economic data came in better than expected.

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While I do not believe, based upon the economic data currently available, that the economy is at risk of slipping into a double-dip recession, I do believe that this economic recovery may be a longer, more drawn-out recovery than many, including the Federal Reserve, initially anticipated.

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