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Impossible debt stifling Greece and consumers the world over

One of the greatest costs of the credit bubble that has enveloped the world the past 15 years is that it has allowed the price of most assets and services to skyrocket. In a sustainable equilibrium, available capital to fund … Continue reading →

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Truth getting out: “no acceleration in economic growth”

There is always something cathartic, when realism get some words in edgewise on financial-tainment. Steve Ricchiuto, Chief U.S. Economist at Mizuho Securities, managed to do it for a few moments on CNBC this week.  “The deflation story is very, very critical … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Black Swan market events

Excellent article in the NYT this weekend from Mark Spitznagel, founder and chief investment officer of Universa Investments.  Spitznagel is elevated in both intelligence and wisdom– still a very rare combination in finance. First he offers a chart of the … Continue reading →

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