Archive - Feb 2013 - Blog entry
February 11th
Is Inflation really a Problem?
Submitted by EconMatters on 02/11/2013 05:03 -0500It seems that to exclusively focus on one side of the equation can be human nature at times, and with regard to inflation concerns humans never see the other side of the equation, i.e., areas where they are actually experiencing deflation in their lives.
February 10th
Chart of the Week: Dollar Index
Submitted by thetechnicaltake on 02/10/2013 17:16 -0500The currency wars are just beginning. It is a race to the bottom.
Google Moves to Destroy Online Anonymity … Helping Authoritarian Governments In the Process
Submitted by George Washington on 02/10/2013 15:50 -0500Governments Move to Destroy Online Anonymity ... Google Helps
Central Bank Inflation & Spending Recovery from the Deflationary Abyss
Submitted by EconMatters on 02/10/2013 12:09 -0500Everyone is currently worried about inflation with the central banks printing like there is no tomorrow.
CBO - The Coming Raid on Social Security
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 02/10/2013 11:30 -0500Some interesting footnotes in a CBO report.
February 9th
When Your Entire System is Backed Only By Credibility, Corruption Scandals Can Bring the Whole System Down
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 02/09/2013 13:21 -0500
Corruption only works as long as the benefits of being “on the take” outweigh the consequences of getting caught. As soon as the consequences become real (namely someone gets in major trouble), then everyone starts to talk. This process has now begun in Spain.
French Socialist Nightmare: 'The State Cannot Do Everything'
Submitted by testosteronepit on 02/09/2013 12:37 -0500The fight over plant closures, layoffs, and bailouts in the collapsing auto sector
No Love for the Coffee Market?
Submitted by EconMatters on 02/09/2013 10:19 -0500Coffee is just that kind of market great for traders and well worth putting on your trading radar screens.
Currency Positioning and Technical Outlook: Correction or Reversal?
Submitted by Marc To Market on 02/09/2013 09:07 -0500Here is a review of the technical condition of the major currencies. In my professional experience, I know few purist fundamental traders in the foreign exchange market. Even for those, like myself, who study the macro economic and political fundamentals, technical analysis allows us to quantify the risk. Those who make money in the markets, do not do so because they are right more often, but rather they are disciplined risk managers. Technical analysis provides a way to manage the risk by helping to identify where we are wrong. It is offered here not as a substitute for fundamental analysis, but as a complement.
February 8th
Currency Wars Often Lead to Trade Wars ... Which In Turn Can Devolve Into Hot Wars
Submitted by George Washington on 02/08/2013 17:27 -0500- Australia
- Bank of England
- China
- Eurozone
- Federal Reserve
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Germany
- Global Economy
- Japan
- Jim Rickards
- Jim Rogers
- Krugman
- Mexico
- Norway
- Nouriel
- Nouriel Roubini
- Paul Krugman
- Quantitative Easing
- recovery
- Reggie Middleton
- Robert Reich
- Trade War
- Trade Wars
- Unemployment
- Wall Street Journal
- World Trade
Currency War ... Trade War ... Hot War
4 Contrarian Views
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 02/08/2013 15:01 -0500The forecast for me is 12-18 inches. I'm hoping it pushes three feet.... Some odds and ends:
THe ART oF BuSH...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 02/08/2013 13:24 -0500Some hacker hacked into George W Bush's emails and these incredible self portraits were revealed...
The New Reality Of The 'Economic Recovery' For American Workers
Submitted by testosteronepit on 02/08/2013 12:32 -0500It’s getting worse
The Fed is Beginning to Remove the Punchbowl... Are You Ready For What's Coming?
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 02/08/2013 11:51 -0500The fact that Evans, a man who has called for nothing but more stimulus for more than two years, is now stating point blank that the Fed may end QE before it reaches its target for unemployment is a major warning sign. Do not ignore it.
