I think it is a quarter of a point move up, but a neutral stance by the Fed, opening up the way I think for a big rally for the rest of the year,

The market is still looking forward to discounting a neutral stance by the Fed.

The market is still looking forward to discounting a neutral stance by the Fed,

It's a neutral to a decent number. I don't think this number adds to the argument that the Fed is stopping (rate rises) at 4.5 percent.

I think we've seen the lows and we're steadily going to build momentum for a stronger market,

I think investors were looking for an excuse to take some profits after a blisteringly good pace in November. Higher energy prices near term, and the continuing battle in Washington over the course of the Iraq war have provided sufficient reason for investors to take a little profit.