Economic Commentary Highlights...

• Hurricane Irene caused less damage than feared, but disrupted economic activity.
• Expectations are low for the important August ISM and August employment readings.
• Fed Chairman Bernanke’s August 26 speech in Jackson Hole, WY struck the right tone for markets.

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