Tag Archives: Politics

Now We Worry

Posted on May 9, 2017 by macromon

The way, the why, the timing of the firing of FBI Director,  James Comey, baffles us.   No partisanship here,  however. But now we worry.   We wrote in February, When we held positions overnight on Wall Street, we used to … Continue reading →

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A Country Off Sides Politically

Posted on March 27, 2017 by macromon

Is it just us or do you feel the same political angst that seems to be pervasive throughout the country that we do?   Things not only feel surreal but there seems to be a prevailing sense of eeriness haunting our … Continue reading →

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Circus Trumps Politic

Posted on February 24, 2017 by macromon

A thousand people in the street Singing songs and carrying signs Mostly say, hooray for our side  – Buffalo Springfield, 1967 File this one under political analysis. Not partisan as we try to keep our politics out of our analysis.  … Continue reading →

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Our Quick Analysis of the U.S. Presidential Election

Posted on November 18, 2016 by macromon

Why did everyone miss it? Polls and pundits missed it due to “Bradley Effect” — “The Bradley effect (less commonly known as the Wilder effect) is a theory concerning observed discrepancies between voter opinion polls and election outcomes in some … Continue reading →

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Who said nobody thought Trump would win?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by macromon

Given the political earthquake the U.S. has just experienced and the long-term consequences that are sure to follow, we thought it is time to start writing again.  We (I) have been sick, which has temporarily diminished our capacity to write … Continue reading →

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What’d You Miss in Markets This Week? Here’s Your Recap – Bloomberg

Posted on October 30, 2016 by macromon

What’d You Miss?’ co-hosts Joe Weisenthal and Scarlet Fu get you caught up on the most important stories in financial markets, every weekday at 3:30 p.m. EST on Bloomberg TV. Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_… (click … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal with the election? – WashPost

Posted on November 3, 2014 by macromon

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Argentina’s populism – FT

Posted on November 7, 2013 by macromon

As President Cristina Fernández’s rule appears to be coming to an end, investors are hopeful this will spur economic reform. FT comment editor Fred Studemann asks LSE’s Alejandra Irigoín and FT deputy emerging markets editor Jonathan Wheatley if change is … Continue reading →

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Berlusconi’s stunning U-turn

Posted on October 2, 2013 by macromon

Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi delivered quite a show ahead of the Senate vote. In a dramatic U-turn Berlusconi, who only a few days ago was threatening to topple the government, gave Letta his backing. He was seen holding his … Continue reading →

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The 3 key German election issues – Reuters

Posted on September 20, 2013 by macromon

Big election in Germany this weekend.  Here’s Reuters who does a good job summarizing   how things may workout for Frau Merkel. Sept. 20 – German voters go to the polls on Sunday. Breakingviews tells us what the three main issues … Continue reading →

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