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The United States stock market has been more random than a raid against Gruul in recent weeks. Since the House shot down the proposed 700 billion dollar bailout bill – glad they did by the way – the market has become even more tumultuous.  The Dow Jones had a record decline of nearly 800 points after the bill's failure, followed by an increase the next day from short-selling. But analysts have found one market that seems to be a bit insulated from the crashing economy, video games.

It is no wonder why world renowned economists are claiming that Azeroth's economy is currently the strongest economy in the world. US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke states that “Azeroth's economy is the strongest market that I have seen in years. Inflation is low and well managed by Blizzard, consumers are spending at incredible rates, and goods are being bought and sold within days of creation. The current market trends in Azeroth could not be more polar opposites to the rest of the world.”

Secretary of Treasury and guy who is incredibly sure of himself Henry Paulson believes that “The economy in Azeroth is fine. No problems there, of course I did say the same thing about the US economy recently. But, this time I mean it. Put all your gold in Goldman Bags, they will be just fine.”

Mad Money's Jim Cramer exclaims that “HOLY COW, I HAVEN'T SEEN AN ECONOMY THIS HEALTHY SINCE I BEGAN SHOUTING AND THROWING THINGS ON TV. THE MAINLAND OF AZEROTH IS RAKING IN THE DOUGH WITH THE TRADE DEFICIT HEAVILY IN THEIR FAVOR. IF YOU COULD BUY STOCK IN AZEROTH I WOULD RATE THEM ALL A “TRIPLE BUY,” BOOYAH!”

Need an opinion from a real person, someone you know? Well, Solidsamm of Magtheridon agrees with the eggheads. “I can't believe this market. It is ripe for the picking. The auction house is truly a buy-low, sell-high market right now. I picked up a few thousand Netherweave Cloth for just over 250g, transmuted it to Heavy Netherweave Bandages and vendored them for close to 400g. That is almost 150g in profit with no risk! And with Wrath of the Lich King coming soon, things can only get better!”

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