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Hot off the presses – more rate cuts and liquidity from U.S. Federal Reserve.

FED Just announced interest rates near zero: The Federal Reserve encourages depository institutions to turn to the discount window to help meet demands for credit from households and businesses at this time. In support of this goal, the Board today … Continue reading

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Are markets in denial? Recent history in one chart!

Are we and the stock market in denial?  Talk of a ‘double-dip’ recession seemed to grow quieter once the correction I predicted back in January ran its course and the market headed to new highs.  I still adhere to my … Continue reading

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Everyone expects a correction; they just haven’t caused one yet!

The release of data that is unexpected can be disruptive to markets as we’ve just experienced, but what causes even more volatility is the impact of surprising data releases on investor expectations.  Bear markets caused by recessions are easier to … Continue reading

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Undecided about election? This might help!

Conservatives Conservatives:  Our policy platform is none of your business!   We will decide what’s good for you, and what’s good for the country.  Tax the poor, and give to the rich –do we need to spell it out for you?  … Continue reading

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Federal Budget 2011 – Or the Rocky (Flaherty) & Bullwinkle (Harper) Show

My frustration with the Canadian federal government and the frequent but petty and callous roadblocks to ‘goodness’ that permeates their so-called policies.  I can’t write about it so watch my rant.

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