*THE DOW JONES AVOIDED 9000 EVEN IN THE MIDST OF ECONOMIC NEWS EARLIER IN SEPTEMBER
*A REAL ECONOMIST BELIEVES DOW 10,000 AREA TO BE A MAJOR RESISTANCE LEVEL
Astoria, New York
Even in the midst of sour economic news in late August and early September, the positive sentiment built by investors thwarted any attempt to a breakdown below 9000. The Dow ran down to below 9200 from the mid 9500 area but found support from investors believing that the recession may be over and that an economic recovery is taking place but slow and on track. With the Dow hovering above 9800, the markets are feeling the area of a major resistance in the 10,000 zone. " I believe it will take some time to break this level solidly. The initial belief was the market would have gone below 9000 and then come back to break the 10,000 level in a year end rally between October and late December. This looks like it could be earlier than anticipated"