Yes, it's still all about the economy. When you're grasping at straws, any little piece of good news helps

http://economywatch.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/05/12577589-layoffs-appear-to-ease-in-good-sign-for-job-market?lite

It would appear that the economy, for the time being, isn't getting any worse, and might actually be improving a bit. We'll see what the Friday employment numbers bring, but I'm betting they will show a MODEST improvement. But threats still lurk behind the shadows, and there's no way we're going to grow the economy enough to handle the employment demands of all the new prospective workers entering into the job market.

But every little bit helps...