You had GE and Citigroup with uninspiring news, and higher oil prices. We think after today's sell-off, sensibility will win the day.

I think it's justified that prices are going up. We could see prices go up even higher if we find out that the damage is more extensive than we currently think.

International oil prices have shifted to a higher level permanently.

Another word for uninspiring is dark.

The perception that there's trouble in the Middle East drives oil prices higher.

Consumption is up considerably and that trend is not going to reverse itself. Higher oil prices are going to be with us for quite a while, and while I do think it will moderate from the current levels it is definitely going to have an impact, both on consumer spending and on the economy as a whole.