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The $3.7 Trillion Municipal-Bond Market Just Isn’t That “Liquid” May 10, 2016 Bonds The Fed is allowing big banks to treat municipal bonds as safe, high-quality assets for emergency reserves. But once you’ve read up on Ramapo, New York, “safe” no longer comes to mind.
The Market’s Mirage of Higher Wages April 26, 2016 U.S. Economy Profits have been falling for some time, and yet wages are rising across the U.S. The situation is untenable, and Wall Street is eventually going to see through this mirage.
Investment School of Rock April 20, 2016 Investing Any investment adviser will tell you that diversification is essential. Stocks, oil and gold are quite popular, but there are plenty of uncommon fortunes to be found … if you know where to look.
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.
The Truth Behind U.S. Jobs Data April 1, 2016 U.S. Economy The March jobs report is being hailed as a win for the U.S. economy, but forward-looking layoff data offers a grim look at why growth will fade and why interest rates aren’t rising any time soon.





