Monthly Archives: February 2015

Daily Risk Monitor – February 10

Posted on February 10, 2015 by macromon

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Money with no middleman – Economist

Posted on February 10, 2015 by macromon

This animation explores bitcoin and its potential impact on the financial services industry. – Economist (click here if video is not observable)

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Nonlinear Thinking: Smartphone Diagnosis

Posted on February 10, 2015 by macromon

MIT Tech Review reports, In a small trial in Rwanda, a $34 smartphone attachment rapidly and accurately detected the presence of HIV and syphilis antibodies in drops of blood taken from pregnant women. The work, described in a paper published … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – February 9

Posted on February 9, 2015 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – February 9

Posted on February 9, 2015 by macromon

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Greece’s crisis – in five charts – FT

Posted on February 9, 2015 by macromon

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras says he won’t seek an extension of the bailout plan when it expires at the end of February – putting Athens on a collision course with creditors. FT capital markets editor Ralph Atkins explains Greece’s crisis … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – February 6

Posted on February 6, 2015 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – February 6

Posted on February 6, 2015 by macromon

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Why buy Europe? – FT

Posted on February 6, 2015 by macromon

The FT’s John Authers quizzes Citi’s Jonathan Stubbs on the reasons to buy European stocks. Europe looks cheap, but arguably the answer boils down to two letters: QE. Click here for more Authers Note videos http://video.ft.com/Authers-Note (click here if video … Continue reading →

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U.S. Employment Situation – January 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by macromon

The BLS reported this morning, Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 257,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, health … Continue reading →

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