The usual schizophrenic reactions across asset classes are progressing but with 30 minutes down, it appears bonds are benefitting most (10Y -5bps), gold is up modestly (+$10 at $1320), and the USD down small after swinging both ways already. Stocks are the most 'confused' but just as they tumbled on the realization that the taper is not only still on the table but coming, a rumor spread like wildfire that Hilsenrath was about to provide the much needed "Strong Buy" interpretation of the virtually unchanged from June FOMC statement.
We can't help but fear that stocks will need to drop a little just to make sure Bernanke gets the message they need moar...
Chart: Bloomberg