I think it was more of an excuse. Weakness in Asia just hurts a strong economy a little bit around the edges.

I think it was more of an excuse, ... Weakness in Asia just hurts a strong economy a little bit around the edges.

I think what we had today was a disconnect between the stock market and the economy. The U.S. economy looks great...corporate profits [are] good...inflation and interest rates will be friendly for longer.

I think what we had today was a disconnect between the stock market and the economy. The U.S. economy looks great...corporate profits [are] good...inflation and interest rates will be friendly for longer,

Investors are recognizing the fundamentals are still terrific, ... Profits are sound, the economy is growing. Inflation is not yet rearing its ugly head.

Greenspan's comments ... [seemed] to suggest that the risks are weighted toward continued weakness in the economy, but these numbers raise questions about that conclusion. Still, I'm not certain the Fed governors would be willing to disagree with their boss.