Obviously we're looking a relief rally here. The hurricane damage was less expected, and that has sent oil slightly lower. But in the next few days we'll see an increase in pre-earnings warnings that will in the short-term will contain the rally.
It is obvious that the economy continues to grow and that the job market is growing. Today's numbers are offering investors a sense of relief that perhaps the Fed may not have to be too aggressive in raising interest rates.
We have some technology stocks moving higher and the large amounts of cash sitting on the sidelines will be coming back into the market. These are just relief rallies with investors trying to pick up bargains.
It's a relief for investors to see good earnings reports. It renewed confidence in the markets.
It's a welcome technical bounce and a relief for the markets.