I’ve critiqued Larry Summers at regular intervals over the course of 2021 mostly because, in
Category: Markets
Why US Stocks Will Lag The World In 2022
“Serene progress.” That amusing characterization of global equities’ monumental post-pandemic rally comes from a 64-page,
Topics Du Jour: Musk, Bernie, Burry And Bulletproof Stocks
The new week dawned with familiar banter. “Banter” may not be the best word. It
‘Turbulence All The Time’: A Never-Ending Energy Crisis?
The impact of green policies “can be explained in one sentence,” JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic said
Psst! Don’t Tell Them About The Recession Part
As calls grow louder for Fed action to help rein in inflation, it’s important the
Fragile: Handle With Care
Another eyebrow-raising inflation print and associated tumult in rates means traders will spend the new
A Sea Change In Portfolio Risk Management Is Coming
Earlier this week, in “Why Not 100% Stocks?“, I revisited the debate around the viability
White House Has Serious Inflation PR Problem, Survey Shows
Consumers are now very concerned about inflation. That might seem like a flippant or otherwise
‘Why Not 100% Stocks?’
For what seems like a very, very long time, Wall Street analysts, strategists of various
El-Erian Lacks Ideas, But He’ll Make Up For It In Hyperbole
Mohamed El-Erian, net worth — I don’t know, a lot — is concerned about “the
Not Everyone Was Gentle: Market Reacts To US Inflation Surge
Reactions to the hottest US inflation print since December 1990 ran the gamut from apathetic
Evergrande Dodges Death, Xi To Rule For Life
Once again, Evergrande managed to avert a potentially destabilizing default. Despite reports to the contrary,
‘Too Early For The Bunker’: Looking Ahead To 2022
It’s too early to retreat into your backyard doomsday bunker. In general, but also vis-à-vis
Bon(d)fire
An already tough day for bonds was made worse by a 30-year sale that “boasted”
Scorching US Inflation Report Is Total Disaster
US consumer prices rose far more than expected in October, closely-watched data out Wednesday showed.
Meanwhile, In China
Anything perceived as reducing the odds of incremental monetary accommodation is bad. That simple lesson
Maybe It’s Not Totally Crazy
On so many levels, the ongoing surge in equities (and particularly US equities) seems patently
Speculative Assets In ‘Peak FOMO’
For months, market participants were infatuated with the idea of “peak growth” and “peak profits.”
Who To Blame For Retail Mania Flagged By Fed?
I have no idea why anyone takes the Fed’s semi-annual financial stability report seriously. Mark
‘Animal Spirits’ Spotted In Never-Ending Stock Rally
“Bear” is an extremely relative term these days when it comes to equities. To say
‘Concentration Risk’ In S&P 500 Has Never Been Higher
Earnings from America’s tech behemoths were widely described as “mixed” for the third quarter. The
Why Elon Musk’s Tesla Twitter Poll Matters
When Tesla was added to the S&P 500, those inclined to fret about market integrity
Record Highs Every Three Days (And More Stock Superlatives)
“Stocks could soar to new heights in the week ahead,” someone at CNBC reckoned, as
Inflation Week! Again
It’s inflation week in the US, which means finance-focused social media will ready their best
Were You Invited To The ‘YOLO Feast’?
If someone invited you to a “YOLO feast” and you weren’t familiar with pop culture
Buffett Out Of Ideas For $150 Billion Cash Mountain
I say it every quarter: They always sneak up on me. “They” means Berkshire weekends.
Gravity, Weaponized Gamma And A ‘Dysfunctional Mess’
Table-pounding pundits and agonizing analysts found themselves in a familiar position on Friday afternoon: Staring
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