http://www.thestandard.com./node/119628/comments comments feed. en Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com. Dow Jones index dips below 9,000 in October 2008? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008 <p> <p> </p> <p><b>Judgment: </b>Tragically, this prediction came true today. At this writing, intraday trading on the Dow hit 8,969.22 -288.88 -3.12%. Judged at 100%.</p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Despite having <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/04/business/economy/04bailout.html?scp=10&sq=bailout&st=cse">passed</a> the recent bailout/rescue plan, and the Fed <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100800847.html?hpid=topnews">ordering an emergency rate cut</a> by a half point, the US and world markets are still incredibly volatile.</p> <p>As of this writing, the Dow is down -188.45 at 9,258.66. In the last 30 days, the Dow has shed more than 2,000 points.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> Will the Dow drop below 9,000 during intraday trading between now and October 31, 2008? It does not need to close under 9,000, but merely go below 9,000. After hours trading will not be considered for judgment.</p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below. </p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/dow-jones-index-dips-below-9-000-october-2008#comments Business & Finance dow jones economy interest rates stock market Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:42:08 -0400 Eric Hill 119628 at http://www.thestandard.com.