Yes the bond action is very bad. Quite weak in a sluggish stock market. A strong stock market rally could touch off a mini panic in bonds with the potential for massive derivative problems.
Frankly I suspect AG knows this and does NOT want the stock market to rally much further right now.
>>The "recovery" is far too weak to withstand higer rates at this stage.<<
Agreed. I think Christmas buying will be a bust without all the new refi money. Cash out on Refi this year so far are running $50 bil. Looks like that will drop substantially for 2h03. Recession by 1q04 IMO