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Beware the Fed’s Hubris on Inflation April 19, 2016 U.S. Economy The market has grown used to cries of “Deflation!” and dovish Fed speeches. So much so, that early indicators are being ignored. The fact is, inflation is about to blindside Wall Street.
Don’t Buy the Panama Papers Panic April 18, 2016 Government & Politics When it comes to the Panama Papers scandal, the media is tilting at windmills … targeting the wrong people for the wrong issues. But there are real issues here. Don’t be fooled by the smokescreen.
Revisiting Adam Smith’s Free Market: Is The System Rigged for Collusion? April 11, 2016 U.S. Economy Adam Smith is a favorite of free market advocates, but many only hear what they want and ignore the rest. With the free market far from free, it’s time to ask, “What would Adam Smith do?”
Protect Your Portfolio With a Broad-Market Put Option April 8, 2016 Trading Strategies Investors believe the economy is strong and that earnings are rebounding. This assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Protect yourself from what could be the worst quarter since the Great Recession.
The Red Dragon Roars While the Fed Waits April 6, 2016 Global Economy Despite much hand-wringing in the media, the economy is turning up again. While the Fed seems out of touch with economic data, China has emerged as the only adult in the room.





