fri spi spri, page-18

"While a much weaker-than-expected report could raise concerns about the economy going forward, a much stronger-than-expected report could also spook markets by casting doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will go ahead with the now widely expected interest rate cut at the Sept. 18 meeting."

Quoted from cnn. I read this as if the figures aren't what is expected (high or low) then the market will be down. So I guess if they are what is expected then they will go up????