Daily Archives: December 11, 2012

Asset prices rise in the face of weakening global outlook

Vapid volumes courtesy of Algo traders surfing on central bank liquidity have driven most asset prices higher over the past two months. These price gains fly in the face of a weakening global economic outlook as forecasters slowly cut their … Continue reading

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Small business confidence at recessionary levels: 10th worst reading in 37 years

The NFIB Optimism Index shows job creation in November was essentially zero. William Dunkelberg, NFIB chief economist, offers insight. Here is a direct link.

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Banking on luck

John Hussman’s piece today is worth reading and offers valuable insight on the duration and peril prevalent in secular bear markets. See: Secular Bear Markets: volatility without return. It also reminds that there are cyclical opportunities where one can capture … Continue reading

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