Author Archives: macromon

AI At It’s Best

Posted on June 10, 2021 by macromon
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Share Of Worldwide Semiconductor Market By Type

Posted on June 9, 2021 by macromon

Great chart from Custer Custer Group on share of semiconductor types that make up the global market in 2021. Source:  Business Outlook  

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U.S. Approaches Adult Herd Immunity

Posted on May 18, 2021 by macromon

I am asking GMM readers to send thoughts, prayers, postive energy or whatever you got to our beloved Carol K., GMM’s Chief Money Printer, as she battles a serious illness in Boston.  She’s the best, we’re hoping for the best, … Continue reading →

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Just In Case You Think The Fed Has A Clue

Posted on April 29, 2021 by macromon

This should dispel the notion. Can’t wait to hear the Chairman justify zero rate policy and deficit monetization with inflation roaring at > 5 percent. It would be entertaining, if it weren’t so damaging. Where To Inflation? Here’s a pretty … Continue reading →

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Common Sense Or Just Not Woke?

Posted on April 18, 2021 by macromon

Love this kid and his refreshing dose of common sense in a world of panic buying and creation of “fake scarcity” with too much money driving asset prices, and now prices of goods and services.  Maybe he, like I, is … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: Jack and German POWs (BFTP)

Posted on April 8, 2021 by macromon

BFTP: Blast From The Past Post Who would of thunk “Infrastructure Week” at Augusta meant hiring German WWII POWs to build bridges at Golf’s Mecca. My top three picks this week for total money won:  Jon Rahm, Jordan Speith, and … Continue reading →

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Fed Heads Talking 4 Percent Inflation

Posted on April 8, 2021 by macromon

Fed's Kashkari says he would not panic if he saw a 4% inflation rate-BBG — LongConvexity (@LONGCONVEXITY) April 8, 2021 The bond market might, however, assuming Kashkari’s  quote is true. We are reposting a piece, which we recieved tremendous pushback … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Pre-COVID GDP Levels

Posted on April 7, 2021 by macromon

Nice chart from Bloomberg. Chile’s almost there, baby! h/t CK The U.S. may be. If Q1 GDP grew at an annualized compounded rate of 10.2 percent (2.45 percent q/q), the U.S. economy will back to its pre-COVID end of quarter … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life Of Tim Cook

Posted on March 27, 2021 by macromon
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You Sure, Georgia?

Posted on March 25, 2021 by macromon

“Poor Mexico [Georgia Republicans.]  So far from God and so close to the United States [MAGA.]”  ― Porfirio Diaz (paraphrased) The Georgia law will make it a misdemeanor crime to give food or drinks to voters waiting in long lines. … Continue reading →

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