All U.S. markets were closed yesterday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day. The rate sheets that were released by lenders were the same as Friday’s.

We have no economic data today; however, Citigroup announced third quarter results matching expectations of a .33 cent loss per share but missing on total revenue. In total, Citigroup lost $7.6billion mainly due to a pretax charge of $8billion when they repaid bailout funds.

Tomorrow the data picks up with the...

My Grandfather was a stage hand in the English Musical theatre and vaudeville. He also was a gregarious soul.....and entertainer in his own right.....juggling, magic....singing. He loved stories and people and theatre people in particular. He also was a drinker. His wife......my Nana....was a straight laced as they come....what they lacked in money....she made up for with righteousness and often righteous indignation!

Well, my mother says, Grand Dad used to bring some of the actors...

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In 2010 :
Lo : 33 °
Hi : 53 °
Rainfall : 0.32 " : Rain fell during the 12 - 11 a.m. hours.

In 2009 :
Lo : 14 °
Hi : 40 °
Rainfall : 0.00 ”

In 2008 :
Lo : 27 °
Hi : 42 °
Rainfall : 0.02 "

In 2007 :
Lo : 22 °
Hi : 38 °
Rainfall : 0.00 "

In 2006 :
Lo : 27 °
Hi : 59 °
Rainfall : 1.88 " ** Record Wettest

In 2005 :
Lo : 15...

The U.S. markets are closed today in honor and memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The week ahead is light on economic data but earnings season is once again here. Corporate earnings and outlook are very important as strong earnings can pull money out of the fixed income sector to fund an equities rally. However, weak earnings can cause a flight to safety where market participants sell riskier stocks and move the cash into the safety of treasuries and bonds.

The key data...