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7th-Inning Stretch Reading

Posted on October 8, 2010 by macromon

A little something to read during the 7th-inning stretch.  Go Giants! China China’s economy buoys super-spenders – CNTN China’s household wealth to double by 2015 – Reuters China Sold the Most Japanese Debt on Record in August – MoneyNews.com Commodities Commodities: … Continue reading →

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Ryder Cup Weekend Reading

Posted on October 2, 2010 by macromon

A little Ryder Cup fodder to pass the time during the rain delays.  Our faves, and your must reads,  are highlighted in green, in honor of Lula and the Brazilian elections this Sunday.  Click highlighted source to link to original … Continue reading →

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Commodities close at eight-month high

Posted on September 24, 2010 by macromon

The CRB index is now just 3.5 percent below the Jan. ’10 post-bubble high and, this, with crude down over 10 percent.  Crude, heating oil, and natural gas make up about 18 percent of the index.   Look for commodity … Continue reading →

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The Squeeze in Global Rubber Supplies

Posted on September 23, 2010 by macromon

Rubber is bouncing…. Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Cooper Tire & Rubber, the two largest U.S. tiremakers, have begun notifying customers they will raise tire prices by as much as 6.5% by early November. Bridgestone, the largest tiremaker by sales, … Continue reading →

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