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The Unearned Age of Certainty

By |2014-04-22T16:20:31-04:00April 22nd, 2014|Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Federal Reserve/Monetary Policy, Markets, Real Estate, Stocks|

In continuing yesterday’s pointed critique of the current state of monetarism, there is another element to consider here. To reiterate, last year the yen devaluation was unquestionably seen as a catalyst toward rebirth of Japan Inc, and thus Japan economically (and maybe even demographically). This sentiment was as ubiquitous as it was accepted on faith: “Japan’s economy is going to [...]

A Day For Fallacy

By |2014-04-01T14:14:36-04:00April 1st, 2014|Economy, Federal Reserve/Monetary Policy, Markets|

When I think of April Fool’s Day I have to revert back to the 1990’s. On April 1,1996, Taco Bell thought way, way outside the bun by announcing it had just acquired the Liberty Bell. The fast food chain intended to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell, franchising a not-insignificant piece of American history. Though the company “assured” everyone it [...]

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