Rate Watch 2-25-2009

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Stocks and Bonds are trading to the downside this morning, despite President Obama's fairly upbeat tone during his speech to Congress and the nation last night.
Existing Home Sales for January came in lower than expected; however, that number was influenced by buyers waiting to see what the Stimulus Plan might have in store for them.
The inventory of unsold homes came in at the lowest inventory levels seen in two years.
This morning, Fed Chairman Bernanke is testifying in front of the House Financial Services Committee. His calming words yesterday helped push the Dow 236 higher.