This marks my 10th anniversary as custodian of the Traders Thread and I am passing
the reins to skinny who has kindly assented to continue the tradition.

Thank you all for your company and support over the years.

Best wishes,

G.

Midday Report

World Markets reaction to Fed.

CAD GDP m/m 0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

USD Unemployment Claims 302K 303K 284K

USD Employment Cost Index q/q 0.7% 0.5% 0.3%

Hope you'll enjoy a happy, healthy retirement Alan, and thanks for your years on the thread. (The South West group is still meeting)