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When Do We Turn?

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I have been exploring with some interest sites which devote themselves to cycle forecasting. I still have a lot of reading to do, but what little I've learned has already been helpful.

It seems that a number of sites are honing in on next week – – one is as specific as stating specifically October 23rd – – as the end of this phase of the bear market, to be followed by a multi-month, erratic rally. I tend to agree with this scenario. Here is one chart, courtesy of Elliott Wave International:

On a different subject, I'm watching oil carefully; my OIH options and many energy-related shorts have been very profitable, and I'd like to hang on to the majority of those profits. I think we still have some room to fall, but as far as crude oil itself, I think we may be very close to the bottom for now.

Time for the open; good luck to you!

For Those That Missed the Debate

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As a public service, I'm happy to provide this recap:

Bob Schieffer: Welcome, gentlemen

McCain scribbles something immediately on a notepad and makes his customary announcement at the start of each debate as to which political figure is in the hospital; this time, it's Nancy Reagan

Bob Schieffer: Question

Obama: Thoughtful answer

McCain: Blink. Blink blink. Blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink. Joe the Plumber. Blink.

Bob Schieffer: Question

Obama: Reasoned answer

McCain: Blink. Blink blink. Joe the Plumber. Blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink blink. Joe. Blink.

That was really about it.