Monthly Archives: July 2019

Why Trump Continues To Beat The Fed With An Ugly Stick

Posted on July 25, 2019 by macromon

It’s the economy dollar, stupid.   And its impact on manufacturing payroll jobs. Trump’s Economic Scorecard Trump’s economic comps versus the prior 29-month period before taking office just aren’t that impressive even as he touts “it’s the greatest economy ever.”  Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Mitch McConnell Raises The White Flag, Lays Out Welcome Matt

Posted on July 25, 2019 by macromon

  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blocked two election security measures on Thursday, arguing Democrats are trying to give themselves a “political benefit.”  …Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) also asked for consent to pass legislation that would require candidates, campaign officials and … Continue reading →

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No Congress For Old Men

Posted on July 24, 2019 by macromon

* Mueller Time Man, it was painful watching an aging 74-year-old American hero caught up in the cross-fire of the Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill today. Robert Mueller will be 75-years old on August 7th, is a decorated Marine, … Continue reading →

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Greek 10-year Trades Through U.S. 10-year Treasury Yield

Posted on July 23, 2019 by macromon

God, we love efficient markets.  Greece 10-years now trading through the U.S 10-year. What is the bond market telling us?  Pleaaaazeee… How much do you wanna bet the analysts, who were saying “Greece is still going to default” after the … Continue reading →

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Housing Supply Curve – The Big Shift Left

Posted on July 23, 2019 by macromon

Price up, supply down. Existing-home sales fell 1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 5.27 million, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. Sales declined 2.2% compared with a year earlier, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual declines … Continue reading →

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How Big Is The Pentagon And Its Budget?

Posted on July 22, 2019 by macromon

Summary The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world The ground was broken on the 6 million-plus square foot building on September 11, 1941, exactly 60 years to the day before it was attacked by Al-Qaeda on 9/11 … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Buzz Reality Is Fake News!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by macromon

Here it is for old time sake. In 2002, Buzz Aldrin punches moon landing denier Bart Sibrel in the face (H/T @MeredithFrost) https://t.co/9jX5D0UmAZ — 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 (@MoonLanding50) July 20, 2019

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We Chose To Go To The Moon

Posted on July 19, 2019 by macromon

Eagle: Houston, Tranquility Base The Eagle has landed. Houston: Roger, Tranquility, we copy you on the ground. You’ve got a bunch of guys about to turn blue. We’re breathing again. Thanks a lot. Tranquility base: Thank you. Houston: You’re looking … Continue reading →

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The Open

Posted on July 18, 2019 by macromon

Wow!  Check out Darren Clarke off the tee.  Love that guy, who won the Open in 2011, and wish we could have a pint together.   The Brits are very sensitive to the fact that the British Open is “The Open.” … Continue reading →

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Who Is Winning The Trade War?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by macromon

China on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to “make up its mind” about reaching a trade deal with Beijing, warning that additional tariffs could send negotiations further off track. — South China Morning Post, July 17 We state emphatically, Nobody … Continue reading →

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