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Fed Should Go, Google Sees Deflation, Why Blockbuster Failed, and Stocks Looking Tired

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know: ______________________________ OVERVIEW Do We Need The Federal Reserve? | We once did fine without it and we seem to be hankering to end it. New Google Price Index Shows Deflation | Since official stats are slow, the much faster Google stat is the one to watch. How […]

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Weak Economy, Mortgage Fraud, Microsoft, and The Tea Party

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know: ______________________________ OVERVIEW Goldman Sees Six Bad Months For The US Economy | A “fairly bad” scenario calls for 1.5 to 2 percent growth. Mortgage Fraud Could Be A Systemic Risk | Committing fraud to cover up fraud does not a robust recovery make. Stockman On Tough Times […]

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Economy Slowing, Government Clueless, Americans Discouraged

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know: ______________________________ OVERVIEW China’s Property Bubble Might Deflate Slowly | If so, those betting on an imminent crash will be disappointed. Tax Uncertainty Keeps Hiring On Hold | Do you know what your tax rate will be on January 1st? Neither does anybody else. The Economy Is Slowing […]

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Get Ready For Biflation And The Era of Wrestling With China For Oil

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know: ______________________________ OVERVIEW Volcker “Not Worried About Deflation” — Or Inflation | Maybe we’re in for a “biflation” of rising global commodity prices and falling domestic prices. US Loses Another 12,000 Jobs | Initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 18 rose to 465,000. GOP Issues “Pledge […]

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Forget The Banks, Focus on Consumers and Deflation

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know: ______________________________ OVERVIEW Larry Summers is leaving, pop the champagne! Another round of Fed stimulus is a bad idea. Every president is a banker. It’s the consumers, Stupid. That’s why deflation, not inflation, remains the challenge. Unless consumers deleverage more quickly than expected. Velma Hart is the new […]

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