Earlier this week, I had a little fun at the expense of the latest musings
Category: Markets
Can A Failed State Issue A Reserve Currency? (And Other ‘Insurrection’ Musings)
A modicum of stability was restored Thursday following the melee on Capitol Hill, where legions
Under Siege (A Special Set Of Blinders)
Given the increasingly glaring disconnect between markets and the real world, I suppose it’s only
Nomura’s McElligott Talks Georgia, ‘Neon Swan’ Parallel
Early Wednesday, while documenting the initial reaction to a likely Democrat-controlled Senate following the Georgia
ADP Posts Horrendous Miss As Employers Shed 123,000 Jobs
With markets focused intently on political developments stateside, Wednesday’s data was sure to get short
Markets React As Dems Secure Historic Victory In Georgia
The market reaction to a blue sweep in Georgia was about like one would expect.
Trump Shouts Loudly At Ant Group, Tencent On His Way Out The Door
An already fraught situation became even more convoluted on Tuesday evening in the US when,
Aaaand You’re Bankrupt. Thanks, COVID
Well, the final numbers are in. Chapter 11 and 7 filings for large companies (defined
Jeremy Grantham Regales Youngins With ‘Real Humdinger’ Of A Bubble Story
The last time I checked in on Jeremy Grantham, he was regaling CNBC with tales
Bring On The Stagflation Jokes (Because Misery Is ‘Funny’)
Well, the US manufacturing sector is apparently on fire — in a good way, with
Georgia Overload
There was no shortage of analysis centered around the Georgia runoffs on Monday and Tuesday.
Pins And Needles And Records In China
The dollar drifted lower and US equities nervously eyed Georgia on the heels of the
America The ‘Torn Superpower’ Is Biggest Global Risk, Not COVID: Report
You might be inclined to think that COVID-19 naturally lands at the top of every
Bubble, Bubble, Froth & Frenzy
“To wake [up] and see Bitcoin down 15% at one point overnight was certainly reflective
NYSE Backtracks On Chinese Telco Delistings As Market Eyes Oil Majors
Late last week, the NYSE said it would delist China Mobile, China Unicom, and China
Markets Pleased With Prospect Of More Dollar Weakness To Start 2021
Propelled by a weaker dollar, risk assets looked to kick off the new year on
Manufacturers Are Manufacturing. Which Is Good
Factory check! Because nothing’s more exciting on the first day of trading in a brand
What To Expect From The First Week Of The Rest Of Our Lives
The first week of the new year promises no shortage of melodrama in the US,
Unintended Consequences: US Housing Bubble Edition
Ostensibly, record-low mortgage rates help make homes more affordable, but surging prices have put homeownership
2020 Was An Especially Good Year To Be Rich
2020 was a good year to be rich. I mean, every year is a good
Many Marvels: The Year In Corporate Credit
One the many marvels of 2020 was the US corporate bond market, where borrowers were
‘Celebrating’ A Banner Year For Gold, Bitcoin
2020 was a triumphant year for gold bulls, both of the traditional and digital variety.
And So Ends The Worst Year In Modern History
With many markets shut for New Year’s Eve, the world closed the book Thursday on
For Jack Ma, The Cost Of Insubordination Is $11 Billion (And Counting)
Poor Jack Ma. I mean, not really. Things can’t be all that bad if you’re
Approvals, Surges, And Variants
More incremental vaccine news greeted markets Wednesday as AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford’s COVID-19
Threats In Limbo
Another day in post-Christmas, pre-New Year limbo produced little in the way of excitement, although
No Way Out: Breaking The Cycle Of Asset Price Inflation May Be Impossible
I don’t claim to know much with absolute certainty, but one thing I’m almost sure
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