Congress’ inability to reach a compromise to
end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling is negatively affecting consumer
confidence; consumer confidence has dropped at the quickest rate since 2008.
At this point, this mess in congress can not
be ignored. As a result I have gotten even
more defensive. I have been raising cash levels systematically over the last couple
weeks.
Consumer Confidence Survey
Historically, the market bottoms in October and then rallies strongly into year-end. I will take my cue from the market’s reaction to events as they unfold.
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