Monthly Archives: March 2012

Goldman, that gold standard of wise advice, issued a new report today arguing that equities are the epic buy of a “generation”. This is no surprise from the Muppet masters, as they have been pumping and dumping on an unsuspecting … Continue reading →

Overweight is marketed as “the new normal” in the west. As manufacturers quietly increase the size of everything from clothing to duvet covers and vehicle seats, we appreciate this next video as a reminder that these trends are not normal … Continue reading →

Average weekly earnings, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.3% last month on top of a 0.1% decline in January. Over the past year, this important measure of consumers’ buying power is down 0.4%. Another major drag on comsumption can be seen … Continue reading →