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Long-Term Treasury: 4 Percent Or Bust

Great chart from Charlie B.   He asked 3.5 or 2.5 percent? We say beeline to 4 percent, when the rate breaks 3.13 percent, and quicker than the market believes. It’s been 10 years since Lehman,  nominal GDP is growing close … Continue reading →

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Asian markets versus other developing economies – FT

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Distorted Inflation Data & Dynamic Pricing

Just bought Bob Woodward’s new book for a birthday gift from Amazon yesterday for $18.00.  I tried to buy another one this morning and was quoted a price of  $19.32 per book.   That’s Venezuela-esque inflation, folks.  Works out to … Continue reading →

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Dalio on Turkey, Argentina, and the Next Economic Downturn

Sep.12 — Ray Dalio, co-chairman and founder at Bridgewater Associates, examines the crises is Turkey and Argentina and explains his expectations for the next economic downturn. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas.”

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Week In Review – September 14

Summary Decent week for risk Nice action in Euro periphery and most EMs Tighter U.S. credit spreads Commentary:   Not much this week.  Markets reflecting strong U.S. economy.  It’s a mug’s game trying to predict short-term stock moves (frickin’ futile), especially … Continue reading →

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Sector ETF Performance – September 14

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Global Risk Monitor – September 14

 

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Pols Warn Of “Deep Fakes”

Don’t say we didn’t warn you, “Deep fakes could become a potent tool for hostile powers seeking to spread misinformation,” wrote Representative Adam Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, in a letter to Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence. … Continue reading →

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Hymn For The Weekend – Coldplay

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Massive Lavender Political Tsunami Forming

They’ll eat their words with a fork and spoon And watch ’em they’ll hit the road And all be surfin’ soon And when they catch a wave they’ll be Sittin’ on top of the world Catch a wave and your … Continue reading →

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