At the opening bell yesterday, stock prices surged so quickly that traders braced for a major rally.

As the composite slipped below the 760 level, traders braced themselves for a retest of the 750-748 critical bottom support area.

Despite that logic, many traders were bracing for a rough Monday.

But traders are now bracing for mid-July, when the Treausry needs to extend the Federal debt ceiling to continue borrowing.

Wheat futures prices tumbled today as harvesting started in the Gulf Coast States and traders braced for a plentiful crop.

During Thursday's trading, the dollar had sagged as many traders braced themselves for a deficit figure that some estimates had put as high as $18 billion.

In addition, traders are also bracing for another above-normal hurricane season.

Competing supply is also a worry for the Treasury market, as traders brace for up to $15 billion of corporate and agency debt.

Now with an added session from 1 to 2:30, traders are bracing for a more hectic life.

But in general, traders were bracing for April unemployment data to be released this morning.