Great numbers out of the government today, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the coast is clear….

Quote of the day:

“One of the first things I learned on Wall Street? Rallies end on good news, not bad news.”

-Todd Harrison, Minyanville

• The ECRI is a bit less optimistic about the future

• 3 reasons 2010 looks dicey

• Is John Paulson as good as he’s cracked up to be?

• The banks are still in bad shape

• Bank earnings are still at risk

• How to prepare for 2010

• Zero interest rate policy is hurting the economy

• Is the double dip coming?

• Dubai is not alone