From an inflation perspective these are reassuring numbers: If manufacturers can't raise their prices when input cost inflation is running at an all-time high, when can they?

Inflation is like sin; every government denounces it and every government practices it

Investors will continue to look closely at U.S. macro data for any sign that growth may disappoint or inflation could surprise on the high side, putting pressure on rates to move up faster than expected.

From a voter's perspective, it's a very simple process. They register to vote. They go to vote. And that's all that they should be concerned with.

Unfortunately, from our perspective, it came down to where we beat ourselves. You don't want to have base running mistakes and walk guys. That's something we need to talk about. But you've got to give Spring-Ford credit, too.

You could end up in a situation where the fund is up against the cap for several years running and there builds up a large reserve.