Markets

Dec 01, 2011 at 08:40

Is the ECB about to give Europe's governments and banks the biggest Christmas present of their lives? With Christmas a little over three weeks away, the European Central Bank may…

Dec 01, 2011 at 08:30

Since Nassim Nicholas Taleb released his now famous book, The Black Swan, people have talked about outliers - especially as they relate to investing. These black swan events, as he…

Dec 01, 2011 at 05:53

Wednesday saw volume heat up with half again to double the volume we have been seeing of late. The move was decidedly lopsided in favor of the bulls with both…

Dec 01, 2011 at 05:24

Central Banks news hit the tape and what had begun with a short squeeze it is now evolving into something that should be frightening the "perma bears".

Dec 01, 2011 at 05:23

I don't know whose idea it was, but someone out there is smart enough to push when no one is around to push back.

Dec 01, 2011 at 05:21

We've got a new slogan for deflationists. Deflationists: Wrong Since the Advent of Fiat Currency.

Nov 30, 2011 at 16:12

Mists gather over dubious government practices. The collapse of MF Global should have scared the wits out of U.S. investors. If you haven't panicked yet, there is still time. Since…

Nov 30, 2011 at 13:06

Last week, in the article on "Bond Technicals", I provided some signposts to help guide us with the price action. As far as TLT was concerned, I stated: "It seems…

Nov 30, 2011 at 10:52

We pay attention when cycles begin to turn, even when we have no idea why. In the investing game most forecast the continuing extension of the prevailing trend, cycles on…

Nov 30, 2011 at 10:14

Bloomberg Television Exclusive: Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman spoke to Bloomberg TV's Cristina Alesci about his endorsement of Mitt Romney, the European debt crisis and investment opportunities. Schwarzman told Bloomberg that ...