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Bad Inflation

Posted on April 1, 2011 by MN Gordon

Take caution.  It’s April Fools’ Day after all.  What better day is there to keep your guard up and your wits about you? Remember, there’s a fool on every corner and a sucker born every minute.  Avoid being one of … Continue reading →

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More Certain than Death and Taxes

Posted on March 29, 2011 by MN Gordon

Job growth is finally picking up.  According to the Labor Department’s February Report, U.S. companies have added jobs for the last 12 straight months.  What’s more, some momentum seems to be building. Here in the Golden State the employment picture … Continue reading →

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Removing All Doubt

Posted on March 25, 2011 by MN Gordon

Oil prices jumped above $106 per barrel this week. What gives? The short answer: global supplies are tightening while consumption is increasing. “Energy economists continued to gauge how recent unrest in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and Syria will affect exports from … Continue reading →

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A Modest Alternative to Monkeying with Currency Markets

Posted on March 22, 2011 by MN Gordon

Late last week, while many were busy paying tribute to their Irish brethren with good cheer and libations, the Group of Seven (G-7) nations were busy monkeying around in foreign exchange markets with their first coordinated intervention in over 10 … Continue reading →

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