Tag Archives: Interest rates

Daily Interest Rate Monitor – January 28

Posted on January 28, 2013 by macromon

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Daily Interest Rate Monitor – January 25

Posted on January 25, 2013 by macromon

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Daily Interest Rate Monitor – January 14

Posted on January 14, 2013 by macromon

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Markets Want More FED “Crack” – Harry Dent

Posted on April 4, 2012 by macromon

Harry Dent does a pretty good job in ‘splaining today’s risk sell-off, in our opinion. We’re beginning to sense, however, the markets are awakening to the fact the U.S. government is going to have a funding problem. As the world … Continue reading →

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The Great Sovereign Debt Enabler: Low Interest Rates

Posted on March 6, 2012 by macromon

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Blast Off!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by macromon

Thanks, Ben.  We were getting worried there.  Cash gold is up $30, after hitting a high of $1,705.    Next up LTRO2.  Always with a stop. (click here if chart is not observable)

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Super Mario’s Rate Cut

Posted on November 3, 2011 by macromon

We like this guy. (click here if video is not observable)

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Connect the Carry Trades

Posted on September 7, 2011 by macromon

Wow! This chart from the Economist looks like one of those elementary school exams where you draw lines to connect the best match.   So, our friends,  a few questions.  Which rates are the result of financial repression, capital flows, and/or … Continue reading →

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The Great Monetary Policy Swan Dive

Posted on December 28, 2010 by macromon

Great chart from the OECD illustrating the dramatic actions taken by the world’s major central banks during the financial crisis.   The massive collapse in short-term interest rates has reduced income of savers and the splash of the heavyweight central banks … Continue reading →

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10-year Spike: 70 Bps, 14 days

Posted on December 14, 2010 by macromon

The rapidity of the spike in long-term Treasury rates  is starting to raise some eyebrows. The yield on the 10-year bond has increased 70 bps in just 14 days. We have identified thirteen similar moves, where rates initially spiked 70 … Continue reading →

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