Oil Slickonomics – Part 3
David R. Kotok, Cumberland Advisors May 13, 2010 > “We have breaking news on the oil spill in the Gulf. There’s new...
If you can’t grow, you can’t pay back what you owe
The CEO of Deutshe Bank echoed today what many of us know but European officials and the ECB don’t want to admit as evidenced by...
Long Awaited Fixes for Credit Ratings Agencies
I have been a long standing critic of the Ratings Agencies. Recall this got me into a little hot water with my publisher — the...
Federal Reserve’s Policy Actions during the Financial...
Vice Chairman Donald L. Kohn At the Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada May 13, 2010 The financial and economic crisis that started in...
Record to Text ?
Quick question: I want to be able to record an interview, either in person or over the phone, then somehow have that recording converted...
Today’s selloff, 3 of 4 GDP concerns hit
US GDP = Consumption + Investment + Govt spending + Net Trade. Today we saw disappointing guidance from KSS, disappointing earnings...
Awe & Wonderment (A Brief History of)
On this auspicious occasion, the one week anniversary of the great collapse of 2:45pm EST, it is worthwhile to step back and remember...
30 yr bond auction a touch weak but Treasury should be happy
The 30 yr bond auction was a touch weak as the yield of 4.49% was the above the when issued by a few bps. The bid to cover of 2.60 though...
Euro Zone’s Problem Children
Der Spiegel has this terrific set of graphics looking at the Euro Zone’s problem children: > When Bonds Come Due Budget Deficits...