“… at times of high volatility, the VIX is almost the sole driver of market
liquidity.”
Author: therealheisenberg
Narrative Check: Brexit, Trump, China Stimulus And An Update On Charlie’s CTA Model
Ok, it’s time for “narrative” check – as it were.
Shutdown Shenanigans: Kevin Hassett Staffer Becomes Uber Driver, IRS Confronts Tax Overhaul With Skeleton Crew
“…[we] found that yeah, the damage is a little bit worse.”
Goldman Beats, Market Happy With Advisory Blowout Despite FICC Fail
Lots to digest here, but it looks like the knee-jerk is to “buy”.
Bank Of America Surges As Market Ignores Latest FICC Miss
Benefit of the doubt?
Kraft Heinz To Rescue Furloughed Workers With Free Mac & Cheese As MAGA Promise Keeps Delivering
“Make people rely on charity mac & cheese again!”
Sophia Don’t Fail Me Now: One Bank Worries ‘Algo Rally’ Will ‘Run Out Of Steam’
Who knows – maybe ask Sophia.
JPMorgan Disappoints: FICC Fail Drives First Profit Miss In 15 Quarters
“Challenging market conditions.”
Surprise: China Tips More Stimulus As Economy Falters
We’ll see what the half-life on this is.
Need Another Excuse To Short The Dollar? CTAs’ Extrapolated Longs Will Do!
Now if only Trump would let the government open…
Ok, Sure! I’ll Take A Look At That Fed MBS Runoff Vs. S&P Returns Note…
Let’s do some math-ing.
Local Geriatric Denies He Works For Russia, Will Serve College Kids ‘Burger Kings’ And ‘Some Pizza’
“I never worked for Russia.”
Nomura’s McElligott Weighs In On China, Stocks And Reflation Skepticism
Predictably, markets start the new week torn.
World Reacts To China’s December Trade Fumble
This will likely get worse before it gets better.
China’s December Trade Data Is, Well, Not Great…
“Juuust a bit outside.”Â
Politics As Usual: Full Week Ahead Preview
Risk on, but for how long?
‘Noise’: One Bank’s Take On US Politics In 2019
The political landscape stateside is a bit fraught right now – maybe you noticed.
Putin, Pirro And Pandemonium: Trump Clings To Power As Treason Talk Gets Louder
“It’s the most insulting thing I’ve ever been asked.”
No Biggie, But Turns Out F.B.I. Opened A Secret Probe To See If Trump Is A Literal Russian Agent
Do take a moment to appreciate the gravity of this.
Trump’s Shutdown Is Now Longest In US History – Are We ‘Great Again’ Yet?
Make shutdowns long again.
Goldman Warns On S&P Earnings Downside From Deteriorating Macro Outlook
The coming “litmus test”.
Dissecting The ‘Incredible’ Junk Rally And The Case For A 24-Pound Bucket Of Mac-&-Cheese
Frantic rallies, tactical bounces and out of stock emergency hedges.
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