The same risk aversion that sent US stocks tumbling towards their worst weekly performance since
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Most Americans Would Be Better Off Voting For A ‘Radical’
“When the sky is falling, Congress will act,” Claudia Sahm told Bloomberg, for a Thursday
Suboptimal Outcomes, MMT And The Financial Tabloid Barons
One of the interesting (and somewhat unfortunate) aspects of the increasingly vociferous public debate around
Cash Is Trash Again
“[You’re] going to feel pretty stupid if you’re holding cash”, Ray Dalio famously said, in
Sorry About Salt & Honey Catering, Olivia. But Rest Easy, Because Corporate America Will Be Fine
“Most borrowers have now used their entire loan”, the National Federation of Independent Business said
Trying To Understand ‘Exactly What’s Happening’
Some things will be all too familiar.
If There’s An Economic Silver Lining In This Crisis, It’s The Exorcism Of The Deficit Demon
It’s time to dispel the myths.
Steely-Eyed Bond Bulls Look To Reclaim Upper Hand After Fourth Quarter Setback
After nearly four decades, the bond bull refuses to roll over.
China Imports Most US Soy In 20 Months Ahead Of Trade Deal
More “goodwill”.
A Tiny Tax On Derivatives Trades Will ‘Destroy’ America’s Capital Markets (And Other Lowlights From Mnuchin’s Chat With Congress)
If you have any further questions, he’ll be more than happy not to answer them.
Looking To Sell Vol.? You Could Insure Saudi Aramco Against A War With Iran!
“Available insurance options range from cover against a terror attack or sabotage through to full coverage”.
Trump Shows Up In Afghanistan For Thanksgiving, Eats, Announces New Taliban Talks
“I want to thank all of the Afghan-in-stanian troops, really”.
Markets Hit With Deluge Of Dour Headlines As Xi’s ‘Long Struggle’ Warning, ECB’s Muller Add To Malaise
“Preserve a fighting spirit”.
China Files WTO Complaint Against US, Potentially Complicating Trade Talks
“China will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights”.
Trump Isn’t The Only One Hoping King Dollar Will Take A Breather
The sooner the better.
Iran’s Zarif To The World: ‘We Just Want To Sell Oil And Get Money’
If the remaining parties to the nuclear deal can guarantee that, Iran will be back in compliance with the accord “within hours”.
For Some Foreign Investors, US Debt Is Terribly Unattractive Despite Negative Yields At Home
Can you bear the hedging cost?
Turkey Ties Bank Reserve Requirements To Loan Growth, Lira Sinks
This is expected to release nearly $3 billion in liquidity to the market, according to a statement.Â
China, Hong Kong Stock Surge Sets Upbeat Tone For New Week
Hope springs eternal.
Kuroda’s Yen Problem Isn’t Going Away No Matter What The Fed Does, Goldman Says
Japan’s is not an enviable position.
Goldman Knows Just What’s Needed To Pull The Rug Out For ‘King Dollar’
So, it falls to the Fed to fight a currency war via competitive easing.Â
Why China Has Actually Been Trump’s Best Friend In Guarding Against Yuan Depreciation
“…it is not clear to us that the labeling-exercise is consistent with the administration’s own craving for CNY strength”.
PPI Deflation Arrives In China, Putting PBoC In Policy Bind
Ultimately, it presents a monetary policy dilemma.
‘Now Is Not The Time To Be A Contrarian Hero’, Equity Strategist Warns
Feeling emboldened after Wall Street’s best comeback of 2019?Â
Xi’s Media Man Hu Xijin Steps Up Twitter Attacks, Calls US Mass Shootings ‘Human Rights Catastrophe’
“Where is the US government”?
‘He’s Made Things Worse’: America’s Farmers Lament Latest Trade Escalation As Trump Pledges More Bailouts
“And the farmers are happy”…