Daily Archives: June 6, 2014

CNBC is running with this hopeful heading this aft: “US payrolls help boost stocks to records.”  Oh is that what’s doing it??  Thanks for the insight! This chart offers a little perspective on all the reputed grounds for rejoicing about … Continue reading →

A recent Pew report on the dilapidated condition of most public pension funds today, offers perspective on the trouble with highly manipulated, over-valued investment markets and unreasonable return assumptions. See: State Public Pension Investments shift over past 30 years. As … Continue reading →

As materials, mining and metals have capitulated to a slowing growth climate the past 3 years, many commodities and related company shares have drifted back toward their 2009 lows. Copper has been a curious stand out. Though down 28% from … Continue reading →