Oh, dear. That seems to be the general sentiment amongst the retailers. U.S. October retail sales probably increased 2%, according to the...
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Several people (Muckdog, amongst others) think there is very little "core" inflation. Putting aside the absurdity of ignoring...
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I got your wall-o-worry right here: Source:HALLOWEEN AIEEEEEEEEEEEE- EEEDaryl Cagle. Cagle Cartoons
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“The conventional wisdom of a year ago was that we would have a soft landing in housing. Today, the stock market message is a hard...
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Amusing commentary by Stephan Roach, chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia. It appears that Mr. Roach is less than sanguine about the global...
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I’m a slob (No kidding?) It should come as no surprise that I often stain my shirts (I’m careful to move the tie out of the...
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>Cue stage lights. Pre-roll curtains. Announcer: In tonight’s performance, the role of the National Retail Federation will...
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Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors cheerfully forecast that Improvements in Mortgage Markets Bodes Well for Housing in 2008....
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I have spilled alot of pixels detailing the weakening Housing market, and its potential impact on the economy. But not all is woe in the...
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Interesting chart from Mike Panzner regarding durable goods and the SPX. Note that Real spending on nondurable goods was flat in August....
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