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Some good cyclical observations in this clip from Monday.  A caveat though:  while it’s true the US dollar has weakened year to date against the Euro, Pound and Yen, it has gained on commodity exporters like Canada and Australia as the global growth picture weakens.

Steen Jakobsen, from Saxo Bank, cited several factors including growing credit loans, a widening fiscal deficit in the U.S., doubts over infrastructure spending plans and a potential trade war. “I think overall we have been pricing in for Goldilocks and we are closer to Frankenstein to be honest,” he said. He added that in a scenario of a potential sudden economic recession, he sees a possible market correction of between 25 and 30 percent.

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Markets are pricing for Goldilocks but closer to Frankenstein, says economist from CNBC.

And about that 5%+ Q1 growth fantasy bulls were talking up in January.  Not looking good.

As more people and computing power are focusing on clean energy development around the world each year, there are no problems only ever-evolving solutions. Keeping an open mind is essential because the future will look less and less like the past.

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This finding connects with other studies I have read as well as personal experience.  Makes sense, see: Cutting down on calories could slow the aging process, new research finds:

By eating fewer calories, you’re putting less stress on your digestive system. Like a car, if you drive it around less frequently, you’re going to see less wear and tear on the tires.

Dan Buettner, who for years has studied what he calls the “Blue Zones” of the world — the places where people tend to live the longest and the healthiest — says when we eat fewer calories, our bodies oxidize less, and have to deal with fewer free radical byproducts.

Having too many toxic free radicals floating around can lead to cancer, tax our arteries, shrink our brains, and less directly, cause more wrinkles.

Plus, when we consume fewer calories, our cells have less work to do, converting food we eat into fuel. Reducing calorie consumption may help give our bodies a much-needed break.