Investing in Stocks
A Bullish Number
Tuesday’s late reversal had investors worried that a Hope Rally was fading quickly. But we should note that stock price moves always have a lot to… Read more
EU Bailout Plan Takes Shape
There’s a rumor making the rounds that EU will forgive 50% of Greek debt
and increase the ESFS bailout fund to 2 trillion euros.
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What Will it Take?
It’s hard not to miss the tone of Germany’s leader, Angela Merkel, who, over the weekend, said Europe must be able to put a “firewall” around … Read more
The Fed Speaks
After Congressional Republicans sent Fed Chief Bernanke a letter that politely demanded the Fed cease on desist on all stimulus activities, I half… Read more
Where Will the Debt Go?
Forgive me if I am forced to delve into Europe and
its debt again today.
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Is Greek Default Coming?
Germany and France say they will continue to support Greece with bailout money. Greece says austerity measures will be implemented to get… Read more
When Greece Runs Out of Money
It’s becoming increasingly likely that Greece will default on its current debt obligations. Germany just doesn’t seem to have the will to… Read more
Wanted: Better Data, Not QE3
Stocks are up today, so far. Speculation that the Fed will not be able to
resist more quantitative easing is… Read more
Stocks Get Crushed
How badly did investors want to put their cash into safe-havens during yesterday’s huge sell-off? Money market rates went negative at one… Read more