Succinct Summation of Week’s Events February 1 2013
It returns! SSWE is now back as a regular weekly feature. Here are the succinct summations of this week’s events for February 1...
Fed’s Bullard on Jobs, Bond Purchases, Economy
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard speaks about the performance of the U.S. labor market, Fed policy and the...
Wall St. Feeling Better but Far from Bullish
I have shown this graphic repeatedly in the past, but given today’s rally, we might as well trot it out one more time: The...
Cred and Credulity: Dylan Grice
Okay, kids, gather round: I have in my hands your weekend reading assignment, and its a doozey: Dylan Grice, former Société Générale...
This Is How Your Brain Works
Ever wonder how your brain processes information? These brain tricks and illusions help to demonstrate the two main systems of Fast and...
Revisions improve January NFP’s
In Australia, the manufacturing index declined -4.1 points to 40.2 in January, the lowest in 3 ½ years and the 11th consecutive monthly...
10 Friday AM Reads
My morning reads: • How to Lose $3 Million in 1 Second (Scientific American) see also The Real, and Simple, Equation That Killed Wall...
Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’
One of my favorite understated cars of the 1960s: • 4-speed automatic gearbox • Mercedes’ formidable works rally driver Eugen...
Investors: When Will US Hit 6.5% Unemployment?
“To support a stronger economic recovery the Committee will continue purchasing additional agency mortgage-backed securities at a...
10 Thursday PM Reads
My afternoon train reads: • Bill Gross: Be very afraid of the markets (The Buzz) but see Low Volatility Here to Stay? VIX Futures Say...