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Sultans of Swap: ACT II - The Sting!

Mar 19, 2010 at 00:00

There are 7 stages to executing a successful sting operation. Whether this is the modus operandi behind the Sultans of Swap operating in the $605 Trillion OTC Derivatives market or…

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More Ugly Housing Data

Mar 19, 2010 at 00:00

The numbers in housing are becoming surreal. I urge anyone who is interested in the true state of the housing market to check out this report from Lender Processing Services,…

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In the Shadow of the Castle

Mar 19, 2010 at 00:00

These days it takes very little to set me off on yet another rant against the American political class - a proxy for governments the world over.

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Government Bonds - Whats Up?

Mar 19, 2010 at 00:00

Government bonds have been trading sideways since the middle of last year as market participants wax and wane about the prospects of the nascent economy recovery. Also, it has not…

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The Institutional Index is Facing a Major Test Today ...

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

You all know how important the Institutional Index of "core holdings" is ... it is not really an index so it cannot be hedged, manipulated, or played with in any…

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Eurozone Needs Markets Not Bailouts

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

We don't expect eurzone countries to reach their deficit targets anytime soon, but the eurzone, unlike the U.S., has rules in place to encourage fiscal restraint. Policy makers in the…

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An Unusual Story in Bloomberg About Sallie Mae, with the Usual Dose of Non-Sensical Optimism

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

I know I'm not as good at math and finance as those fancy Wall Street banker guys, but isn't this a BAD thing? They are essentially borrowing themselves into a…

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Yellen Slated for Promotion at the Dole of Doves

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

Contrary to what is promulgated by the media, the U.S. is already experiencing a moderately-high rate of inflation even though the unemployment rate in nearly 10%. That's because less people…

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What the Stock Market Cycles are Saying Now!!

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

For the bigger picture, not only are the 45 and 90-day waves heading higher at the present time, but the larger 180-day wave also confirmed the February bottom as it's…

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Chinese Stocks - Finely Balanced

Mar 18, 2010 at 00:00

Fears of further monetary tightening in China have recently been weighing on the Chinese stock market. Of all the bourses, the Shanghai Composite Index (3,046 at the time of writing)…