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Policy Leanings Of Current FOMC

Posted on March 6, 2018 by macromon
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It’s On Like Donkey Kong…

Posted on March 6, 2018 by macromon

Now that Cohn is out it looks like game on for a new trade war.  You never know with Trump, however,  but Cohn’s departure is not a good signal. The British newspaper, City A.M., gives us a hint at how … Continue reading →

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The “Navarro Falls” Beckon

Posted on March 6, 2018 by macromon

Right on schedule the barrel and catalyst —  in the form of Gary Cohn’s resignation — cue up to take stocks over the waterfall. Let’s call it what it is, “The Niagara Navarro Falls“. . Cramer’s Mad Money Wow, it … Continue reading →

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Gary Cohn Out

Posted on March 6, 2018 by macromon

Buckle up, folks….. BREAKING: Gary Cohn resigns – NY Times https://t.co/jn8limUSe7 — CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) March 6, 2018

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The New Economy

Posted on March 5, 2018 by macromon

In 1999, I called one of my professors from graduate school who taught monetary theory.  Let’s call him Joe. Here’s a short summary of the conversation: Me:  Professor Joe,  can you believe how big this stock market bubble has grown? … Continue reading →

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Tweet of the Day: Italy’s Impossible Trinity

Posted on March 4, 2018 by macromon

"Italy lives through a euro-zone impossible trinity: you cannot be in the euro, honour your public debt, and have a broadly stagnant economy." @terzibus quoting @FrancescoPapad1 on #ItalianElections & economy #ElezioniPolitiche2018 #elezioni2018 >> https://t.co/t7NzHE3Gyp pic.twitter.com/3oUAMydS8D — Bruegel (@Bruegel_org) March 4, … Continue reading →

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Merkel Nails Down Coalition; Italy’s “Mother of All Hung Parliments”

Posted on March 4, 2018 by macromon

  Finally, after five months of wrangling,  Germany will form a new government. All that changed on Sunday with the SPD referendum result. Ms Merkel can now look forward to a fourth four-year term as chancellor, heading a unified party … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – March 2

Posted on March 4, 2018 by macromon

The stock market recovery topped out and failed last week on the hawkish tone of new Fed chairman, Jay Powell, and President Trump’s announcement he will impose steel and aluminum tariffs across the board.  Most of the indices recovered off … Continue reading →

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Sector ETF Performance – March 2

Posted on March 3, 2018 by macromon
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Global Risk Monitor – March 2

Posted on March 3, 2018 by macromon
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