Monthly Archives: May 2015

U.S. Employment Situation – April 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by macromon

The BLS reported this morning: Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – May 7

Posted on May 7, 2015 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – May 7

Posted on May 7, 2015 by macromon

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Bond rout explained in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on May 7, 2015 by macromon

Bond yields have jumped and caught investors offside. Markets editor Mike Mackenzie explains what has changed and the lessons to be learnt. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if video is not observable)

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US Sector ETF Performance – May 6

Posted on May 6, 2015 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – May 6

Posted on May 6, 2015 by macromon

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How The Economic Machine Works – Ray Dalio

Posted on May 6, 2015 by macromon

Created by Ray Dalio this simple but not simplistic and easy to follow 30 minute, animated video answers the question, “How does the economy really work?” Based on Dalio’s practical template for understanding the economy, which he developed over the … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – May 5

Posted on May 5, 2015 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – May 5

Posted on May 5, 2015 by macromon

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Why golf is declining in America – Economist

Posted on May 5, 2015 by macromon

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