Monthly Archives: December 2016

Mr. “King Dollar” Takes The CEA

Posted on December 15, 2016 by macromon

Congrats to Larry Kudlow,  a good guy (though a supply side ideologue),  as reports pour in that President-elect Trump will appoint him to head up the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA). He has always advocated a strong dollar, or “King … Continue reading →

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Is Gold Finished?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by macromon

Big drop in gold today after the FOMC announcement.   Let’s go to the charts. The yellow metal is approaching a 5-year low at around $1,050 (actually $1,046.25), which it hit right around this time last year.   Tough to see a … Continue reading →

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Real Clear Markets Picks Up Our Free Trade Piece

Posted on December 14, 2016 by macromon

Go to Off The Street section and click on A Story About Free Trade Globalization- Global Macro Monitor

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Video of the Day: Cristo Redentor

Posted on December 13, 2016 by macromon

Yikes!   Just driving up and down the road to get to the Cristo Redentor is scary enough! These daring men are walking on one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. They’re risking their lives to do repairs due … Continue reading →

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The Election of Donald Trump, the Electoral College, Free Trade and Globalization

Posted on December 13, 2016 by macromon

We have a little interesting story to tell you, but first some substance and background. The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Donald Trump won the Presidency and Electoral College, 306-232, by picking off three of the traditional Blue States – Michigan, … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – Dec 9

Posted on December 11, 2016 by macromon
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Daily Risk Monitor – December 9

Posted on December 11, 2016 by macromon

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QOTD: Hoover, Damn!

Posted on December 10, 2016 by macromon

Hoover’s jawboning had persuaded Henry Ford to raise salaries at his car plants, utilities to invest, and companies not to cut jobs. To boost wages, Hoover curtailed immigration. To protect businesses he signed the Smoot-Hawley Act, increasing duties on thousands … Continue reading →

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“Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore” – Global GDP Rankings

Posted on December 10, 2016 by macromon

Take a look at the change in World GDP rankings since 1980.   Stunning. The U.S. GDP in purchasing power parity  (PPP) terms, which adjusts for currency valuations,  was 187 percent  larger than Japan, the world’s second largest economy in 1980.   … Continue reading →

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COTD: Working Hours To Buy iPhone

Posted on December 9, 2016 by macromon

The World Economic Forum reports, How many hours must you work to buy a new iPhone? It varies dramatically around the world, reflecting disparities in productivity and purchasing power. According to a 2015 report by UBS that aims to measure … Continue reading →

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