Monthly Archives: March 2012

Real Pain in Spain

Posted on March 29, 2012 by macromon

Youth unemployment (<25 years) running at 50 percent!   The stuff the “clash of generations” is made of.  It’s starting to feel the world is about three sparks away. (click here if video is observable)

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The Obama Economy

Posted on March 29, 2012 by macromon

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Real Pain in the Eurozone

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

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S&P500 Key Level = 1387

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

After making a new post crash high on Monday,  the S&P500 gone wobbly over the past few days trading poorly alongside global equity markets, though U.S. markets are generally outperforming.    The key must hold support level for S&P500 is now … Continue reading →

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TR50: The 50 Most Innovative Companies (16-20)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

Here are 16-20 of MIT’s Technology Review’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2011.  We’re posting in increments of five every few days as not to overwhelm you with info and required reading. Click here for 1-5 of TR’s most innovative companies … Continue reading →

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France’s Campaign Chonicles

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

Interesting analysis of the French elections with the first round slated for next month and the run-off in May.  Here are the latest polls via Reuters, A survey by TNS-Sofres/Sopra group found that Sarkozy had pulled ahead in voting intentions … Continue reading →

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China and Brazil Equity Markets Rolling Over

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

The Brazilian Bovespa, which has been one the best performing global equity indices in 2012,  looks like it’s rolling over.   It was down 1.62 percent today and closed below its 50-day moving average for the first time this year.   Brazil’s … Continue reading →

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Where Now, Dr. Copper?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by macromon

In prior posts we’ve noted copper is key to divine where the Chinese and global economy are headed.  It was down almost 2 percent today and at key short-term support and its 200-day moving average.  It’s tracing out a descending … Continue reading →

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US Imports Crude Oil Likes It’s 1999

Posted on March 27, 2012 by macromon

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PBS Newshour: Structural Unemployment in the U.S.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by macromon

Here’s a good piece on what we’ve been talking about. The days of simple unskilled manufacturing are long past. A problem that won’t be solved by zero interest rates and cyclical policies, by the way. (click here if video is … Continue reading →

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