Tag Archives: treasuries
Debt Default
There’s something both amazing and astounding going on. Last month, Standard & Poor’s lowered its long-term outlook for the federal government’s fiscal health from “stable” to “negative.” Since then yields on 10-Year Treasury Notes have dropped 18 basis points. Here … Continue reading
Something to Believe In
Something to Believe In “Congress is going to have to raise the debt limit,” said Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday’s Meet the Press. Poor Timothy Geithner. Aside from the President he must have the worst job in the world. … Continue reading
The Powers of Nature
We greeted the news Friday night with the lethargic disappointment that comes with a second helping of cheese cake. We’d longed for a government shutdown…and to see the army of beltway administrators without a purpose in life come Monday. Instead … Continue reading
Washington’s Budget Cut Farce
Market analyst David Rosenberg of Gluskin-Sheff sees another recession storm appearing on the horizon. The dark clouds forming are rising food and energy costs. He doesn’t believe consumers will be able to weather their fury. Using a little historical analysis … Continue reading
