ContraryInvestor

ContraryInvestor

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• Welcome To The Real Word

  Published 01 November 2005 | viewed 11,177 times

  "Welcome To The Real World", She Said To Me Condescendingly. Take A Seat...For some time now in the subscriber portion of our site we have…

• We're Awash In Liquidity (Aren't We?)

  Published 01 October 2005 | viewed 8,712 times

  Less Room To Consume? ...We're going to find out. As you know, one of the common phrases or characterizations of the broader economic and financial…

• That's The Way Love Goes

  Published 01 September 2005 | viewed 8,705 times

  I've Been Throwin' Horse Shoes Over My Left Shoulder ...As you might know, we cover the international capital flow statistics on a pretty darn regular…

• "Real" Nervous Indigestion

  Published 01 August 2005 | viewed 8,185 times

  Hey Fella With The Million Smackers, And Nervous Indigestion. Rich Fella Eatin' Milk And Crackers, I'll Ask You One Question...As was completely expected, fully discounted…

• The Ultimate Squeeze Play?

  Published 01 July 2005 | viewed 8,724 times

  Survey Says...It's no huge secret that the US Treasury yield curve has been flattening for some time now. And it's not like we haven't lived…

• Cycle Paths

  Published 02 June 2005 | viewed 7,197 times

  Cycle Paths...As we've mentioned a few times in the past, we believe there is one question that is the key to understanding and successfully navigating…

• Of Mountains And Molehills

  Published 02 May 2005 | viewed 8,209 times

  Listening To The Hi-Fi...In the subscriber portion of our site, a while back we penned a discussion regarding the financial stocks as being the current…

• Seconds Anyone?

  Published 01 April 2005 | viewed 7,930 times

  Seconds Anyone?...The folks at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have done us a big favor. For the first time ever, they recently released a…

• Don't Ask, Don't Tell

  Published 01 March 2005 | viewed 16,743 times

  Members reported that the prices they pay increased in December for the 33rd consecutive month, with a slightly faster rate of increase than in November.…

• Simple Multiplication - The Real Problem Behind The US Trade Deficit?

  Published 01 February 2005 | viewed 10,484 times

  Spread Em'...There are some "behind the scenes" trends in latest US trade deficit numbers that we believe are worthy of discussion. Remember, all we're after…

• ROC And Rollover?

  Published 02 January 2005 | viewed 4,498 times

  Are Ya' Feelin' Lucky, Punk?...At this point you know that Consumer Confidence rebounded quite smartly with the December reading. It's probably really no huge surprise…

• The Containment Area

  Published 01 December 2004 | viewed 4,342 times

  Wishing Wells...As you know, according to the Fed, inflationary pressures remain "well contained". According to many a Street strategist and many of the favored blue…

• The Moment Of Truth For Productivity?

  Published 01 November 2004 | viewed 4,326 times

  The Moment Of Truth For Productivity?...Although there may be some type of dramatic acceleration ahead for all we know, headline productivity growth has been slowing…

• The Outer Limits?

  Published 02 October 2004 | viewed 4,396 times

  "There is nothing wrong with your computer. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder,…

• Over A Barrel?

  Published 01 September 2004 | viewed 4,270 times

  The Recovery Room...Well, we all know by now that 2Q 2004 GDP has registered a 2.8% growth rate. At least that's the latest read. Quite…

• Different Bubble, Different Outcome?

  Published 01 August 2004 | viewed 5,284 times

  The Inverse Of Multiplication...In case you've forgotten grade school math, that's division. Well, there's certainly no question that there's one thing that has multiplied like…

• Enough Rope?

  Published 02 July 2004 | viewed 5,239 times

  Enough Rope?...So, the Fed has gone and done it. Rate hike numero uno is now under their and our collective belts. As you know, the…

• Either Betting With The House, Or Against It

  Published 02 June 2004 | viewed 4,767 times

  Either Betting With The House, Or Against It...Basically it's your choice, especially as it applies to the economy and financial markets ahead. As you know,…

• The Character Of Slack

  Published 01 May 2004 | viewed 4,089 times

  The Character Of Slack...To suggest that the financial markets have been on heightened alert recently in terms of anticipating potential forward movement in the Fed…

• Home Is The Heart (Of The Matter)

  Published 02 April 2004 | viewed 5,634 times

  Home Is The Heart (Of The Matter)...The Fed Flow of Funds report for the period ended 4Q 2003 hit the Street a number of weeks…