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Economics / bond markets, deflation, interest rates, stimulus, US government bonds /

Bond Market Warning Signs

August 20, 2010

Given the continuing focus of those with the most influence on the need to placate the bond market I feel I am required – duty bound almost – to point out that the US government 2 year bond rate is now at 0.45%. That’s the lowest level on record. On record. Ever. The 10 year […]

Economics / consumption, deficits, Federal Reserve Board, GDP, industrial production, interest rates, jobs, recovery, stimulus, unemployment /

The New News Is Old News

August 19, 2010

Nothing changes it seems. Our rocky economy remains rocky. Instead of moving steadily towards the higher ground we are, apparently, doomed to wander in the lower reaches of recovery. This is not good news since it exposes us to a higher risk of relapse. But what’s new in that comment. Nothing. Today’s report on new […]

Economics / corporate profits, jobs, recession, recovery, unemployment, wages /

Profits, But No Jobs

August 12, 2010

The dichotomy could not be more stark. Profits have recovered, so companies are generating plenty of cash internally, and few, if any, face the kind of threat that destroyed GM a couple of years ago. Yet unemployment remains stubbornly high. The stand-off between business and its workforce has reached an impasse. If you have a […]