They rise early to catch results from the New York Stock Exchange by radio or TV. If it's "up," it has a tranquilizing effect on our marketeer; "down," and it throws his heart into turmoil.
一大早起來，收聽中廣新聞、看電視新聞，目的在知道紐約股市漲跌，如果漲就像吃了顆定心丸；如果大跌，一個早上都忐忑不安。