Thursday, December 22, 2016

Cashin's Corner - 12/22/2016


December
22
2016
‘Tis three days before Christmas and at each brokerage house
The only thing stirring was the click of a mouse

Down on the Exchange the tape inches along
Brokers bargained and traded as they hummed an old song

The Fed turned data dependent or so they would claim
Yet they hiked in December though the data looked tame

The Cubs took the series the Broncos the Bowl
And Villanova are champs with a last second goal

Cleveland won a title after Fifty-two years
As LeBron held the trophy it moved him to tears

Donald Trump got elected to the pollster's surprise
Since that day in November we see stocks on the rise

Bob Dylan got a Nobel it doesn't get any better
He didn't go pick it up he just them a letter

Samsung phones had some problems with combustion a woe
While millions wandered widely playing Pokémon Go

Yet there's still Cosby and Kim K
they sure don't bring us cheer
But it's Christmastime, Alice
And Santa is near

So stop looking backwards have a cup of good cheer
And kiss you a loved one
raise your hopes for next year

And amidst all the trading
Christmas themes we will heed
And share our good fortune with families in need

And tomorrow they’ll pause as we wait on the bell
To sing a tradition
a song for old “Nell”

Don’t let this year’s problems impede Christmas Cheer
Resolve to be happy
throughout the New Year

And resist ye Grinch feelings let joy never stop
Put the bad at the bottom
keep the good on the top

So count up your blessings along with your worth
You’re still living here
in the best place on earth

And think ye of wonders
that light children's eyes
And hope Santa will bring you that Christmas surprise

So play ye a carol
by Mario Lanza
Unless you are waiting
to celebrate Kwanzaa

Hanukkah’s coming
But Ramadan’s gone
Different folks, different holidays yet each spirit lives on

Whatever your feast is
we hope you all still
Find yourself just surrounded by folks of goodwill

Friday, as the bell rings
hark to your heart’s call
And as Santa would shout

Merry Christmas to All!

h/t to Ed Conarchy creator of Cashin's Corner for keeping in step with this Christmas tradition 

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