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Markets rally on wishful thinking

The last minute mini-agreement limiting some tax increases has goosed risk markets today with a celebratory surge. The fun is likely to be fleeting. The fact is that while higher revenue was needed, even the smaller tax hikes are forecast … Continue reading →

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One certainty in 2013: US starting with slower growth

Dramatic late night meetings have arrived at a proposal to raise some additional US tax revenue heading into 2013. If the House approves the Senate’s bill today, Congress will have managed to kick the tough fiscal decisions into February. The … Continue reading →

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New study finds: ‘IQ a myth’

The multidimensional nature of human intelligence is fascinating. We humans can be so smart and yet so dumb all at the same time. I have always felt that “EQ” or emotional quotient has greater impact on one’s life success than … Continue reading →

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