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Father of Great Gatsby Curve, Alan Krueger, R.I.P.

Posted on March 18, 2019 by macromon

We’re shocked at the passing of economist Alan Krueger.   Great economist and great guy.  Way too young to leave us. He will be missed. GMM sends thoughts and prayers to his family,  Lisa Simon, Benjamin, and Sydney. Love his Great … Continue reading →

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Rory It Is…

Posted on March 17, 2019 by macromon

The Irishman, Rory McIlroy wins the Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass in Florida on St. Patrick’s Day with a score of 16 under par.  How cool is that? I think our “Unleash the Leprechauns!” chant and blessing helped him … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – March 15

Posted on March 17, 2019 by macromon

Summary Bond yields mostly lower on the week as global growth expectations ratchet downward and yield chasing back in vogue, led by Brazil Credit spreads tighter led by lower-tier credits Major Latin FX rebounds after a few weeks of weakness … Continue reading →

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NASA’s Pot of Gold

Posted on March 17, 2019 by macromon

Is there a pot of gold at the end of a green aurora? We're not sure, but these green lights are perfect for the #StPatricksDay holiday: https://t.co/vdxQ9QmhOR pic.twitter.com/vUKHMBSOjj — NASA (@NASA) March 17, 2019

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Happy St. Patrick’s (Maweyn Succat) Day!

Posted on March 17, 2019 by macromon

Another Blast From The Past (BFTP).  Hard to believe this was seven years ago. Happy St. Patrick’s (Maweyn Succat) Day! St. Patrick, Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day. Simple, right? The man wasn’t even Irish! He was actually born in Britain around the … Continue reading →

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Sector ETF Performance – March 15

Posted on March 16, 2019 by macromon

 

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Global Risk Monitor – March 15

Posted on March 16, 2019 by macromon
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QOTD: Turkey/Eagle Flight Convergence During QE

Posted on March 16, 2019 by macromon

QOTD = Quote of the Day Central banks have inflated the entire market: it has been impossible to pick winners. – FT

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Ten Plus Plus Great Weekend Reads – March 15

Posted on March 15, 2019 by macromon

Markets Active investors are depressed, but not depressed enough – FT Over his long and illustrious career, Mr Buffett has beaten the market handily, but over the past 10 years, the return of Berkshire Hathaway shares is 274 per cent. … Continue reading →

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Careful When Locking Horns

Posted on March 14, 2019 by macromon

Bull or bear … eventually the market comes for you when you least expect it pic.twitter.com/XXHlxqskl8 — ɢᴜʀᴜʜᴀᴠᴇɴ (@GuruHavenHQ) March 14, 2019

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