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Jim Grant on generational trends in interest rates and policy ideas

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Danielle Park

Analyst and author of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer offers some historical trends on interest rates, monetary policy and what is still strong in America.  Here is the direct audio link. This chart since 1790 ties in nicely with discussion of … Continue reading →

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Bill Black: “Dimon is the face and mindset of crony capitalism”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Danielle Park

Excellent article on JP Morgan and it’s serially criminal executives, courtesy of The Big Picture today by Professor William Black.  Some highlights: “SEC investigations have found that JPMorganChase is a serial violator of the securities laws. The bank gets caught, … Continue reading →

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Yes, yes, China to the rescue

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Danielle Park

More shades of 2008 this morning, as S&P futures contracts jumped on a general assurance from China overnight that they will “help with the European crisis”. (The Chinese people with an average income of $7,000 a year would love to … Continue reading →

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