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Comments »Monthly Archives: June 2012
In Play and On the Wires
FLASH: Mario’s Comments Are a Draghi on U.S. Futures
Mario Draghi is not turning out to be a clam counterpart as his commentary is rather stale providing no comments on how the ECB may deal with the debt crisis. Add that to not lowering interest rates and you have futures cut in half and a pullback from the highs in European markets.
We need a puppet up in Europe yo…..
Comments »German Industrial Output Drops More Than Expectations
“BERLIN (AP) — Industrial production in Germany dropped by an unexpectedly sharp 2.2 percent in April compared with the previous month, official data showed Wednesday, sending a downbeat signal about the economy’s ability to shrug aside the eurozone debt crisis.
The decline was led by a 3.6 decrease in production of capital goods such as factory machinery and a 3.7 percent fall in production of consumer goods, the Economy Ministry said.
The drop followed a 2.2 percent month-on-month gain in March — a figure that was revised sharply downward from the initial reading of 2.8 percent.”
Comments »FLASH: U.S. Ends Funding for Pakistan’s Sesame Street Program
Educational propaganda will not go forward leading to Pakistan entering the black list…possibly the axes of evil list…could not resist since there is little news out there to report.
Comments »Old Man Buffett Sees Little Chance of Recession Unless Euro Debt Crisis Spreads
“WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite recent signs of weakness, the U.S. economy isn’t likely to slip back into a recession, Warren Buffettsaid Tuesday. He also said both political parties deserve blame for the federal government’s failure to reduce the deficit.
Speaking at the 25th anniversary dinner of the Economic Club of Washington, the billionaire investor said he sees the odds of a renewed recession as “very low.”
Comments »Q1 Productivity: Actual -0.9% vs Revised Estimates of -0.5%
Unit Labor costs + 1.3% vs last estimates of 2.0%
Comments »The World is Convinced Merkel Will Give in to Requests to Promote Growth and Make Concessions to Protect the Euro
Let’s hope the world is correct. We know ultimately Merkel and Germany will protect, but how much pain will they allow before doing so ?
Comments »Oil Rallies as Global Expectations Brighten and Stockpiles Fall
“Oil rose for a third day in New York after stockpiles dropped in the U.S., the world’s biggest consumer of crude, and economic reports pointed to more demand.
Futures gained as much as 0.9 percent. Crude inventories fell 1.8 million barrels last week, the industry-funded American Petroleum Institute said yesterday. An Energy Department report today may show supplies slid by 500,000 barrels, according to a Bloomberg News survey. U.S. service-industry growth unexpectedly increased, and Australia’s economic expansion beat estimates.”
Comments »Australia’s Economy Expands Twice Expectations
Australia’s economy expanded 1.3% vs consensus of 0.6%. Equities and the Aussie dollar rallied helping other markets in Asia move higher too.
Comments »The ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged and States The Door is Open for Further Measures
A relief rally continues from yesterday as the ECB hints that they will do more as necessary. Rates were kept unchanged.
Comments »Global Markets and U.S. Futures Enjoy a Relief Rally Hoping for World Bank Bazooka Measures
Small Bombs under $10 (Hybrid Movers)
iBankCoin Surpassed 50,000,000 Page Views Since Launch Today
FLASH: S&P FUTURES ARE +10
TOTAL DESTRUCTION: 36% OF UNION HOUSEHOLDS VOTED FOR SCOTT WALKER
The War of Terror
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Comments »FL 2.0
Walker Defeats Barrett in Landmark WI Recall
Privatizing Medicare at Your Expense
“If you think the idea of privatizing Medicare has gone away, that the health insurance industry has thrown in the towel on one of its biggest goals, there was fresh evidence last week that you would be wrong.”
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