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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – April 24

Posted on April 26, 2026 by macromon

The Oil-Transport Paradox and the “Avis Distortion” In 2026, the age-old investment rule that “rising oil kills transport stocks” has seemingly been thrown out the window. While WTI crude has skyrocketed 70% year-to-date, a massive cost headwind for airlines and … Continue reading →

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Tired of Winning Yet?

Posted on April 19, 2026 by macromon
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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – April 17

Posted on April 18, 2026 by macromon

Markets are currently behaving with the volatile, erratic energy of a teenager on a sugar high, oscillating between “the war is over” euphoria and the sobering realization that geopolitical stability is currently being drafted on a napkin in a war … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Moral Hazard on Trump Steroids

Posted on April 18, 2026 by macromon

QOTD:  Quote of the Day “Markets are not properly pricing risk, because they really don’t have to. They have assumed that the U.S. government will not allow them to implode, and that assumption is putting the world economy at stake.” … Continue reading →

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Countries’ Most Famous Brands

Posted on April 15, 2026 by macromon
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Masters Week: Amen Corner, Baby!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by macromon

Amen Corner comes from a jazz album The term ‘Amen Corner’- used to describe the series of holes around the 11th, the par three 12th and 13th holes – was first used in print by author Herbert Warren Wind in … Continue reading →

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The $50 Disconnect: Why Physical Oil is Screaming While Futures Whisper

Posted on April 10, 2026 by macromon

The global oil market is currently flashing a “code red” for portfolio managers and energy traders. While headline futures remain relatively anchored, the physical market is screaming of a systemic shortage. As reported by the Financial Times, a desperate scramble … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: A Chip Better Than Semis

Posted on April 10, 2026 by macromon

“Here it comes. Oh my goodness. In your life have you seen anything like that?” — Vern  Lundquist, 2005 Masters

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Traffic in the Strait

Posted on April 9, 2026 by macromon
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Masters Week: Jack and German POWs (BFTP)

Posted on April 9, 2026 by macromon

BFTP: Blast From The Past Originally Posted on April 8, 2013 Answer to yesterday’s Masters quiz question: Anthony Kim posted 11 birdies in the second round of the 2009 Masters. German WWII POWs Here’s some more 19th hole fodder to … Continue reading →

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