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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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S&P500 Key Levels

Posted on April 8, 2026 by macromon
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Asia’s “Strait” Jacket

Posted on April 7, 2026 by macromon
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True Trump Derangement Syndrome

Posted on April 6, 2026 by macromon
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Oil Shock Therapy – When WTI Breaks the World Order

Posted on April 2, 2026 by macromon

The oil market just delivered one of those “stop what you’re doing” moments: U.S. benchmark WTI trading at a premium to Brent. That’s not just unusual, it’s a signal flare for acute market dislocation. What Happened (and Why It Matters) … Continue reading →

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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – March 27

Posted on March 29, 2026 by macromon

Global markets are no longer simply trending lower, they are fracturing under policy uncertainty and headline-driven volatility.  The U.S. market has suffered its fifth consecutive weekly decline in major U.S. indices, with the S&P 500 down ~7% YTD and the … Continue reading →

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Global Energy Shock 2.0 — Asia Hit Hard

Posted on March 23, 2026 by macromon

The global economy just got reacquainted with a familiar antagonist: a Middle East energy shock, this time with a sharper edge. The effective shutdown of Persian Gulf energy flows — roughly 20% of global supply — has sent oil ripping … Continue reading →

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S&P500 Key Levels

Posted on March 22, 2026 by macromon

The S&P 500 closed at the lower end of its multi-month trading range, a band that has effectively contained price action since September. That alone raises the obvious question: is this a breakdown, or just another shakeout within a range-bound … Continue reading →

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Holy Shiite……..Seat Belts!

Posted on March 22, 2026 by macromon

Must view, folks. Mr. Market is not going to like this. Be sure to view, especially the last.

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