globally synchronized growth

The Blatant Dishonesty of the ‘Boom’

Why do humans tend to behave in herds? It’s a fundamental question that only recently have researchers been able to better understand. On the one hand, it doesn’t take an advanced degree in some neurological science to see the basis behind it; survival for our ancestors often meant getting along with the crowd. There are times when that very trait [...]

Reduced Trade Terms Salute The Flattened Curve

By Jeffrey P. Snider|2017-12-05T12:43:14-05:00December 5th, 2017|Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Federal Reserve/Monetary Policy, Markets|

The Census Bureau reported earlier today that US imports of foreign goods jumped 9.9% year-over-year in October. That is the second largest increase since February 2012, just less than the 12% import growth recorded for January earlier this year. In both monthly cases, however, the almost normal rates of increase which would have at least suggested moving closer to a [...]

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