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Stimulus and Spasmodic Economics
Nerves are fried. Hands are shaky. Triggers fingers are happy. “Market’s need stimulus now!” screams the crowd. These days, it doesn’t take much selling to growl up a thunderous roar for help. The DOW’s fallen 1,258 from its May 1 … Continue reading
The Fate of Markets
How quickly things change. Several weeks ago stock market investors were riding high. On the first day of the month, the DOW finished the day at 13,279…its highest close since December 2007. It was just a matter of time – … Continue reading
Paul Krugman Doesn’t Know T-Shirt Economics
The DOW eked out a slight gain yesterday. Nonetheless, stocks are falling. So are oil prices. Gold too. This, no doubt, brings good cheer to the Fed. For it gives them cover to print more money. Falling oil prices mask … Continue reading
Spain to ECB: Inflate or Die
The Bane of Europe “Thou hast seen nothing yet.” – Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote In the late 15th century, the gods look down from the heavens above and smiled upon Spain. With the capture of the Emirate of Granada … Continue reading
