But the takeaway from all this is the hyper-sensitivity that the financial markets have to another potential economic lockdown.

But the takeaway from all this is the hyper-sensitivity that the financial markets have to another potential economic lockdown.

So far, what we know is that the President is banning “official flights” out of seven African nations, where the Omnicron Variant is thought to have originated. Interesting to note, that at the same time a highly “unofficial” group of visitors will be entering the nation via the southern border. They have no such restrictions.

At 11:45 am this morning, President Biden is scheduled to address the nation, on the ramifications of this new variant of the Corona Virus, Omnicron.

I haven't seen a reaction that visceral, since my daughter, many years ago turned up her nose at a bowl of Lima beans. It was instant, and it was straight from the gut.

That's just exactly how on Friday the Stock Market reacted to the news that there was a new strain of Corona Virus. This one is named Omnicron. And the politicians were prepared to take action.

I haven't seen a reaction that visceral, since my daughter, many years ago turned up her nose at a bowl of Lima beans. It was instant, and it was straight from the gut.

That's just exactly how on Friday the Stock Market reacted to the news that there was a new strain of Corona Virus. This one is named Omnicron. And the politicians were prepared to take action.

In a single day, everything changed. Markets went from a solid 20% gain for the year. To barely a 15% gain. And this in a single day, Friday.

In a single day, everything changed. Markets went from a solid 20% gain for the year. To barely a 15% gain. And this in a single day, Friday.

In a single day, everything changed. Markets went from a solid 20% gain for the year. To barely a 15% gain. And this in a single day, Friday.

In a single day, everything changed. Markets went from a solid 20% gain for the year. To barely a 15% gain. And this in a single day, Friday.