Time to get out?

The author suggests taking consideration of the stock market in Italy during 1986. According to the author, although Italy's stock market is off 15.2 percent from its high in May 2006, it is still more than double a year ago. However, aside from its stock market, the author also cited a report from Tuscan hill town where two banks allegedly reflect the current mania. One bank had electronic boards in the window while the other had a quote machine and a 30-minute line spilling onto the street.