The markets were ranging again in a listless sort of way, finishing almost unchanged.

Low volumes and lack of interest.

It must be a Friday in mid-August.

While there was some excitement promoted by the spokesmodels for this morning's retail numbers, the story behind the numbers continued to be lackluster and weighed upon by the ongoing pandemic.

Have a pleasant weekend.

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