“… because the idea that what you see in that chart has nothing to do with what you see in the two charts below is clearly ridiculous.”
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Nothin’ But A Dumb Bear.
“Smack! Smack!”
Ctrl-Alt-‘Up’.
Another day, another…
Yen Slides Against All G-10 Peers As Abe Seeks 2 Trillion Stimulus Package
“The prime minister plans to instruct related ministers to announce 2 trillion yen of new economic measures within the year after announcing the change in consumption tax increase at the economic and fiscal advisory council on the 25th.”
‘Tell That To Rain Man’
“Either way, you gotta be super smart to run a country and sell vol. buddy, okay? It’s not easy.”
Konnichiwa.
“What more could a Japanese equity bull want?”
‘Geopolitical Risks Won’t Go Away’: North Korea’s Latest Missile Launch Tests Market’s Resilience
We would respectfully disagree with that assessment. Just because you didn’t aim your missiles at something new doesn’t mean firing missiles isn’t an “escalation.” That’s like saying that if I rob my neighbor once and he warns me not to do it again, it’s not an “escalation” if I rob him a second time as long as I break in through the same door.
Nikkei Snaps Win Streak As North Korea Threatens To ‘Sink’ Japan With ‘The Nuclear Bomb Of Juche’
 “A telling blow should be dealt to them who have not yet come to senses after the launch of our ICBM over the Japanese archipelago.”
Just Make Sure You’re Hedged.
You’d probably be wise to do the same.
Make Risk Great Again.
Now stay tuned to find out if Kim bought some VXX today on the cheap so he can fire off an ICBM this evening and make a few million to put towards his next H-bomb.
Asian Shares Rally, Gold Falls As Markets Breathe Heavy Sigh Of Relief
As noted late last week, things would look quite different on Monday, one way or another.
Japan Reportedly Readies Mass Evacuation Plan For 60,000 Citizens In South Korea
Ok, well this is interesting. Nikkei is out reporting that Japan is planning for a possible
Asian Shares Tumble, Gold Rises As North Korea Said Planning New Missile Launch
“Though considered a tail risk, a military confrontation on the Korean peninsula could see Asian currencies falling 5% to 10% and the region’s equities plunging 20%,” UBS Wealth Management Global CIO Mark Haefele and head of Asia Pacific investment Min Lan Tan write in a new note.
‘Well What If There Is No Tomorrow?!’ We’re All Phil Connors Now
“There wasn’t one today”…
‘A Reversal Could Be Very Painful’: JGB Average Volume Hits All-Time Low
“…so if there is an unexpected major reversal, it could be very rapid and very painful.”
Don’t Dig Yourself A ‘Hole’: Full Week Ahead Preview
Ok, so strap in, because this promises to be an interesting week. August has proven
America Is ‘A Gong Show’ – So Maybe Put Your Money Here Instead
“As summer comes to an end, and investment committees meet in early September, I don’t see how at the margin, America doesn’t get a downgrade from asset allocators throughout the world. The simple fact is that the much hyped Trump optimism has been sorely misplaced.”
You Will Listen While I Talk About That Data From Japan And China
Draw your own conclusions.
Fasten Your Seat Belts: ‘A Melting Pot’ Of Risks
“Global political developments have kept us on our toes and will continue to do so through the fall and into next year. Investors should brace for a bumpy ride.”
Japan Stocks Have Worst Day Since May As Volatility Spikes Most Since 2015
So get to work Kuroda. Here’s a dip for you to buy.
Save The Date: By ‘End-March 2019’ The Japanese Stock Market Will Cease To Function
“This could cause the number of shares circulating on the market to almost completely dry up for some stocks.”
‘It Can’t Be Helped’: Japanese Inflation Refuses To Rise Despite Bajillions In Money Printing
“The BOJ has done what it can with monetary policy. It can’t be helped.”
‘Billions And Billions And Billions’: ECB, BoJ, And Your Full Week Ahead Preview
If you didn’t get your fill of hand-wringing over DM central banks last week, then you’re in luck…
O, Canada! China?! Yellen Yellin’: Full Week Ahead Preview
Ok, well this should be an interesting week. We’ll get the BoC, which will make
Yen, Pound Nosedive, BoJ Reminds You Who’s In Charge Here
Right, so first thing Thursday morning we noted that 10Y JGB yields had risen to
“A Major, Serious” Situation In Japan, PMIs Galore, And A Deadline For Qatar
Ok, so Shinzo Abe’s LDP suffered a stunning loss in Tokyo assembly elections over the weekend,
Safety Sought: Yen Rallies As Markets Nervously Eye Potentially Dangerous Thursday
So on Sunday, in our week ahead preview, we noted that Thursday would bring a
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