…to keep it short this week.
The optimism radiating from Washington DC did nothing to improve the mood of the markets, which responded as they traditionally have for a new Democratic president. NYMEX natural gas prices were also unmoved, instead responding to continued low demand by seeking lower prices.
It will be interesting to see how quickly the new mood in Washington spreads to the business community. Much of the current crisis in the economy is actually a crisis of confidence: people are afraid to lend, afraid to spend, afraid to risk. Most agree that the solution lies in people diving back into old-fashioned business as usual, yet no one seems willing to be first one in the pool. Hopefully, “yes, we can” is an idea that will spread.
Meanwhile, yes, we can get you the best price, find you the best savings, and introduce you to the greener future our new president spoke about.