Some analysts found more evidence of a deteriorating economy in today's report.
The biggest factor in yesterday's rise was yet more evidence of a sound economy growing with little inflation.
The report was considered further evidence of a strengthening economy.
But then I think we will see further evidence of a weaker economy.
That, analysts say, is strong evidence of a faltering economy.
If these reports give added evidence of a strong economy, as many expect, it sets the stage for further market gains.
Otherwise there is no real evidence of a substantial economy.
A separate report today provided more evidence of a weak economy.
The data were viewed as further evidence of a cooling economy.
By contrast, it is difficult as yet to find clear evidence of a new economy in the euro area.