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Market Commentary: Markets Open Higher At +0.30%, Blue Chips Lagging Behind
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Thursday, January 9, 2014 11:33 AM EDT
Premarkets were up nicely at +0.30% amidst of mixed news where the US Initial Jobless Claims reported in at 330K versus the 335K expected and 345K prior.
In this article: SPY
Bill Gross' 2014 Investment Outlook: All About Inflation
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, January 9, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
The manager of the world's largest bond fund had an earful from investors. Which is why, not surprisingly, Bill comes out with a full court press defense of the one thing he does: own bonds.
Market Commentary: Averages Melt Downward Marking New Lows For This Session
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Thursday, January 9, 2014 10:20 AM EDT
Except from a brief pause this morning, the averages have continued to melt downward and are all in the red. The volume at noon-time is dipping into the anemic levels and the $VIX remains in the low 13's.
One Chart Shows How EU’s Own Banks A Fatal Threat In 2014: Part 2
Article By:
Cliff Wachtel
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 1:55 PM EDT
The following is Part 2 of an article by the same title, in which we summarize conclusions and possible ways to act on them
One Chart Shows How EU’s Own Banks A Fatal Threat In 2014: Part 1
Article By:
Cliff Wachtel
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 1:55 PM EDT
When the EU failed to create a real SRM deal to reform its banks, it failed to remove at least 2 potentially fatal threats. Here we illustrate and discuss them further. In Part 2 we will suggest ways to protect yourself or profit from them.
$500 Billion In 2013 Corporate Buybacks: Half Of QE
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Tyler Durden
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Monday, January 6, 2014 10:16 AM EDT
What may not be known is just how large the total amount of corporate buybacks in the past year was. The answer: the second highest in history, just shy record of 2007 amounting to $500 billion.
Bank Index Vs. S&P 500, Still-Bullish
Article By:
Gary Tanashian
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Monday, January 6, 2014 10:07 AM EDT
The bank index has led the S&P 500 since late 2011. Furthermore, a tapering of QE bond manipulation would theoretically at least favor the banks relative to other sectors as the long yield vs. ZIRP spread widens.
BofAML: Bond Bears And USDJPY Bulls Beware
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Tyler Durden
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Sunday, January 5, 2014 4:08 PM EDT
Treasury bears are at risk, as bonds are on the verge of turning the near-term, and potentially medium-term, trend from bearish to bullish. Also, a reversal in US rates could prove to be the catalyst for a USDJPY reversal lower.
Republicans To Lower The Cost Of Raising The Debt Ceiling
Article By:
Sober Look
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Saturday, January 4, 2014 8:13 PM EDT
Are we going to see a repeat of last October's game of chicken?
2014's Trade Of The Year?
Article By:
Dr. Paul Price
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Friday, January 3, 2014 10:08 PM EDT
The best asset class for the year ahead might prove to be a surprise.
In this article: EMF
Euro Area's Persistent Credit Contraction
Article By:
Sober Look
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Friday, January 3, 2014 3:16 PM EDT
In spite of a number of positive economic indicators out of the Eurozone, credit growth remains the area's Achilles' heel.
What We Read Today 03 January 2014
Article By:
John Lounsbury
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Friday, January 3, 2014 2:29 PM EDT
The top of today's reading list reports on the rise of online education and the impact on traditional colleges, and the tenth article discusses how the stretch for yield has pushed up the prices of junk bonds.
The Bulls Got More Bullish-er
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, January 2, 2014 2:42 PM EDT
With over 60% of those surveyed now bullish, positive sentiment has risen once again and now to levels that are practically the highest ever.
A Risky Bond Exit Plan
Video By:
Lee Munson
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:55 PM EDT
A review of 47 bonds trades shows that what the treasurers office calls an exit strategy could be yet another risky bet.
What We Read Today 31 December 2013
Article By:
John Lounsbury
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:38 PM EDT
Should safe assets remain with negative real interest rates; impressive gains for solar energy technology; an analysis of global income inequality; and more.