Last we checked, the Dismal set were having quite the problem dealing with the Monthly Non-Farm Payroll Numbahs. They simply...
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If you want to understand why Gasoline prices have had only a moderate impact on the Economy, consider its price on an inflation adjusted...
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When I guesthosted Squawk last month, I told Mark Haines that we were about to enter the "STUPID" PHASE of Oil. He raised an...
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While we are waiting for the 8:30 Non Farm Payrolls report (guess how I am betting), I thought we might take a look at...
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The impact of Oil is unmistakeable — from crimping consumer spending to affecting major purchase decisions to weighing on equities...
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As of this morning, our expectations of $57 a barrel have been met – and exceeded. This has very significant consequences for how...
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I’ll be damned if I can explain exactly how this happened: Last year, when Oil passed $40 on the way to $55, there was a resounding...
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A few more thought as a follow up to our last China/Latin America/Oil post: Do not underestimate how significant this development is. It...
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"In recent months, though, China’s voracious economy has brought it to Venezuela, and much of South America, in search of...
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For those who continue to insist that the 3 year long spike in commodities is only a passing phase, consider the following: The...
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