Daily Archives: December 4, 2011

Week in Review: The Flip After the Flop

Posted on December 4, 2011 by macromon

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Italy’s Unions Not Buying the Full Monti

Posted on December 4, 2011 by macromon

While the FT reports Italy’s new technocratic government has approved tough austerity measures and economic reforms, the country’s unions seem to be balking at the tough medicine.  Italy needs lots of deflation relative to other countries to become competitive and … Continue reading →

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Global Trend Indicators

Posted on December 4, 2011 by macromon

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like…1971 [updated]

Posted on December 4, 2011 by macromon

The Global Macro Monitor posted several pieces earlier in the year about the Presidential Stock Cycle.  See here, here, and here.   The third year of a first term President is the strongest year in the cycle.  The table illustrates … Continue reading →

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