American consumer attitudes were “mixed” in early February, according to the preliminary vintage of this
Author: therealheisenberg
Biden Planning Major New China Investment Curbs
Under intense pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, the Biden administration is
Recession: It Wouldn’t Take Much. Or Would It?
Notwithstanding what, thanks to a Teflon labor market, is a bulletproof facade, the US economy
60/40’s Revenge
Last year was a veritable disaster for pretty much any version of the vaunted 60/40
Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Kissed NATO Skies. Romania Denies
Russia lobbed missiles into Ukraine on Friday and attacked the country with drones which, sadly,
Disinflation… If You Can Keep It
Party over! US mortgage rates are rising again. I’m just joking. Well, rates did rise
The Good And Bad News Behind America’s Jobs Puzzle
Layoff announcements continue to pile up across the US economy. Over the last 24 hours
Albert Edwards Sees Another Recession Canary
It won’t surprise you to learn that SocGen’s Albert Edwards is skeptical this week. Skeptical
Claims About Jobs
A week later, market participants are still asking questions about an anomalous US jobs report.
Russia Threatens ‘Consequences’ Over Hersh Nord Stream Tale
A “disgusting crime.” That’s what Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov called the “unsolved” mystery
Meme Melee Cost Credit Suisse $80 Billion In Outflows, Results Suggest
Unfounded rumors about Credit Suisse’s solvency contributed to a larger-than-expected CHF110.5 billion outflow during Q4.
Chinese Balloon Part Of Global Military Spy Program: US Officials
The Chinese surveillance balloon Joe Biden shot down last week was part of a global
Hope Versus Reality In A Broken System
During his State of the Union address, Joe Biden lamented the slow demise of the
Half-Empty
It’s hard to know whether to cheer slower consumer credit growth in the world’s largest
‘Surreal’ Tech Rally Vulnerable To Reality Check, Some Worry
As you might’ve noticed recently, equities aren’t inclined to believe central banks when it comes
AI Frenzy Rekindles Story Stock Mania
It’s a junk rally! Not in high yield (well, there too now that you mention
Tragicomedy: UK Stocks Hit Record On BP Bonanza While 7 Million Can’t Pay Bills
I have an affinity for tragicomedy. Probably because my own life blends elements of the
Optimistic, Hopeful, Forward-Looking People
If a house divided against itself can’t stand, I don’t know what happens to a
A ‘Lost Opportunity’
It wasn’t what he said. It was what he didn’t say. Jerome Powell had an
What Kashkari Knows For Sure That Just Ain’t So
Fed officials are uncomfortable with the combination of easier financial conditions and a red-hot US
What’s Really Behind The Tech Layoffs?
Much has been made recently of the apparent disparity between layoffs in the tech sector
An Atypical Development
I doubt markets will make much of this, but it was worth noting on Tuesday
Chasing The Price And Forgetting The Fundamentals
I’ve mentioned this on several occasions of late, but it’s worth repeating: Career risk is
No Pausing Down Under
Last week, the ECB and the Bank of England both tipped pauses in their respective
Japanese Workers See Biggest Pay Gain In Quarter Century
Early last month, I asked if the “permafrost” was finally thawing in Japan. Fast Retailing
Goldman Cuts US Recession Odds To 25%
Goldman was already on the low end of the range when it comes to recession
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