Tag Archives: U.S. Treasury Bonds

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 Repression: Freedom of Speech in the Bond Market

Posted on February 23, 2012 by macromon

We’re baffled anybody still looks to the U.S. bond market for signals of future economic activity, inflation, or even risk aversion.  Case in point is today’s 7-year bond auction, which CNBC’s Rick Santelli rated an eleven on a scale of … Continue reading →

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