While the number is very bad, there was an analyst on CNBC last night (from MK I believe), who had already announced it. This number was well known a few days ago, and would account for the early week dive.
However, the Nov. 21 lows are still holding. Why? I believe, because this seals the bailout loan for the autos as well as greases the way for hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending. Even the free market guys on CNBC are a little bit sheepish about throwing a couple of million more people out of work.
So, the numbers are dual edge. Some of it was anticipated. However, it also means huge government spending to offset the huge downturn in consumer/business spending.
I am sure that no one knows how this will play out. Some believe that the economy will continue to tank despite massive government spending and balance sheet leveraging, others believe the opposite. Recent moves on the homebuilders front provides some clues that the home market may start expanding next year, leading the way to a muted, but sustainable recovery. Too be seen. FWIW, I believe the huge government response will at least temporarily show a major increase in GDP (year-over-year comparison), thus spurring the stock market.
However, the Nov. 21 lows are still holding. Why? I believe, because this seals the bailout loan for the autos as well as greases the way for hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending. Even the free market guys on CNBC are a little bit sheepish about throwing a couple of million more people out of work.
So, the numbers are dual edge. Some of it was anticipated. However, it also means huge government spending to offset the huge downturn in consumer/business spending.
I am sure that no one knows how this will play out. Some believe that the economy will continue to tank despite massive government spending and balance sheet leveraging, others believe the opposite. Recent moves on the homebuilders front provides some clues that the home market may start expanding next year, leading the way to a muted, but sustainable recovery. Too be seen. FWIW, I believe the huge government response will at least temporarily show a major increase in GDP (year-over-year comparison), thus spurring the stock market.
