Monthly Archives: April 2012

60 Minutes: Europe’s Debt Crisis

Posted on April 8, 2012 by macromon

CBS’ 60 minutes aired this report tonight. Well worth your time. When the tide goes away you see those who do not have a swimming costume on.   And that was the case in Europe – Christine Lagarde (click here if … Continue reading →

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Week in Review: Correcting Into Earnings Season

Posted on April 8, 2012 by macromon

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Masters Week: Bubba!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by macromon

Great Masters! Bubba will now become a cult figure in the world of golf and it really felt like the passing of the torch to the new generation.   Tiger and Phil couldn’t get it done and have to play against … Continue reading →

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Global Trend Indicators

Posted on April 8, 2012 by macromon

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Masters Week: Phil for Four

Posted on April 7, 2012 by macromon

You have to admire Phil for not giving up after his horrendous opening round on Thursday that put him 7 behind the lead.  We’ll never forget his post round interview on Thursday as a guy determined not to let a … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The Future of the Auto Industry?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by macromon

George Jetson and Elroy have arrived! (click here if video is not observable)

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Masters Week: Boom Boom!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by macromon

Tomorrow is moving day and it will be interesting. As Phil said after his round the traffic jam on leaderboard will continue unless the course or conditions toughen up.  No player has broken away from the pack as sixteen golfers … Continue reading →

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: Spreads Blow Out, Banks Tank

Posted on April 6, 2012 by macromon

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U.S. Employment Situation – March 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by macromon

Nonfarm payrolls disappointed in March, posting a 120K increase.   Retail took a huge hit, losing 34K jobs and the construction industry, traditionally the lead driver out of recession, has yet to gain any real traction in creating jobs. The BLS … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: Westie!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by macromon

Lee Westwood shot 5 under par today to take a one shot lead in the first round of the 2012 Masters.   Our man, Adam Scott, was 4 over par after the first seven holes but managed to settle down to … Continue reading →

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