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Saints Fans At the Super Bowl

Posted on February 3, 2019 by macromon

Maybe the NFL will change rules on replay. NFW does it even come close to the bad call that ruined the Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga perfect game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.  That was a heartbreak hill.  I think … Continue reading →

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The Clash of Generations, Fed, China, And The S&P500

Posted on February 3, 2019 by macromon

We begin the new week with the S&P500 up over 15 percent from the December 26th intraday low at 2346.58 and sitting right at the 100-day moving average (2710.88) and the key .618 Fibo retracement at 2713.88.    Last weekend … Continue reading →

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OM Frickin’ G!

Posted on February 2, 2019 by macromon

The sphoon_phork lets you look at your phone while you eat pic.twitter.com/8mSNPtmRWv — The Independent (@Independent) February 2, 2019

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Ten Excellent Weekend Reads

Posted on February 1, 2019 by macromon

Rams by 10 Stay tuned for our announcement on dealing with the free riders. Hint: “Build That Wall!”  Time to step it up and make that contribution to GMM.  Click on PayPal widget to the right.  Deutsche Bank, Again Source:  … Continue reading →

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Trade Talks & The Chinese New Year: The Year Of the Pig [In A Poke]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by macromon

  ‘Don’t buy a pig in a poke’ might seem odd and archaic language. It’s true that the phrase is very old, but actually it can be taken quite literally and remains good advice. The advice being given is ‘don’t … Continue reading →

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January In Review

Posted on January 31, 2019 by macromon

The reverse image of December and 2018.   Genius markets, no?    

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The “Venda la Casa” Moment Approaches

Posted on January 31, 2019 by macromon

After getting schmoked in some premature S&P shorts last week, we stated in our Week In Review over the weekend, We expect the S&P to take out the recent high at 2675.47 and then set its sight on 2710-2720, which … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Jackie

Posted on January 31, 2019 by macromon

One of the all-time great Americans. Today marks what would have been Jackie Robinson’s 100th birthday. From rural Georgia, to the Pasadena gridiron, to Ebbets Field and beyond, Jackie left an indelible mark on the world. We remember him today … Continue reading →

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Why are so many US college students homeless?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by macromon

Two-speed economies everywhere you look. Young And Left Do you wonder why the young are moving lefty? The one percenters better start stepping up making social investments to generate a more stable future society in order to protect their wealth.  … Continue reading →

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The Fed Is Done…

Posted on January 30, 2019 by macromon

I think I heard Powell just say in the QA that the Fed is finished raising rates.   Rather stunning given the real fed funds rate is close to zero, coupled with his statement economy is doing well. Markets should rally … Continue reading →

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