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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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Will demographics worsen the debt crisis?

In prior postings, I’ve illustrated that a by-product of the financial mayhem in recent years has been shrinking employment in the financial services sector.  It got me thinking – perhaps there’s more to it than just the single volcanic-like eruption ignited by the … Continue reading

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Got the CFA blues?

I made this video purely for your entertainment. Turn on the volume and enjoy. Perhaps you get an occasional bout of the CFA blues nowadays too? If the video isn’t working for you, scroll below the video for a Youtube … Continue reading

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Shrinkage: Jobs in Financial Services

Employment in financial services – four years ago rich and bloated, are shrinking as quickly as George Costanza (of Seinfeld) coming out of the pool. Los Angeles Times, Sept. 10, 2011 “Bank of America Corp. is preparing to slash 40,000 … Continue reading

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Real Reason BANK stocks are STRUGGLING!

Banks are in the news. The stocks are sucking wind, and massive layoffs continue unabated (recall in one of my earlier postings that that jobs relating to ‘financial activity’ have been declining rapidly in America). And it’s clearly a global … Continue reading

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Markets, jobs – wild ride in ‘momentum’ economy!

Let’s talk about momentum in markets first, and then get into the philosophy of ‘growth’ for growth’s sake and it’s impact on the job markets and on the economy. If we look at what’s driving stocks right now, it’s all … Continue reading

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Robust earnings, slower economic growth, FED benign…what to do?

  Biker signal for “Slow Down” “WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth likely braked sharply in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices crimped consumer spending, but the setback will probably be fleeting given a firming … Continue reading

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