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China: Surprise Trade Deficit On Export Decline
Article By:
John Lounsbury
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Monday, March 10, 2014 6:37 AM EDT
Econintersect: China announced a blockbuster surprise with a negative balance of trade for February 2014. The deficit was reported as $23.0 billion (U.S. dollars).
China: Bubble Trouble May Be Brewing
Article By:
Acting Man
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Friday, March 7, 2014 11:42 AM EDT
Both the growth rate of China's narrow M1 money supply and the broader M2 measure have recently declined to levels not seen in many years. Here is a recent chart showing both:
5 Things To Ponder: Serious Stuff
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Friday, March 7, 2014 11:03 AM EDT
After a brief respite early this year, the markets are hitting new highs confirming the current bullish trend. As a money manager, this requires me to increase equity exposure back to full target weightings.
Gazprom Warns Of "Repetition Of 2009 Gas Situation" In Ukraine
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, March 7, 2014 10:45 AM EDT
We have discussed the sword of Damocles that is hanging over the heads of the Ukrainian (and European for that matter) people for some time. The dominant role that Russia plays in providing energy is becoming critical, however, as Gazprom notes:
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February Employment: 175K New Jobs, Employment Rate Ticks Up To 6.7%
Article By:
Doug Short
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Friday, March 7, 2014 10:29 AM EDT
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Is That Broker Soliciting You An Ex-Con?
Article By:
Larry Doyle
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Friday, March 7, 2014 10:11 AM EDT
Not that we needed even more evidence that Wall Street’s primary self-regulator is a challenged organization when it comes to protecting investors but in a lead commentary in today’s Wall Street Journal, we got it.
BLS Jobs Situation Above Expectations In February 2014
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Friday, March 7, 2014 9:53 AM EDT
The February 2014 BLS jobs report headlines were better than expected. But the unadjusted data says this report is mediocre. As I am a trend person, the growth trend lines are decelerating.
Futures Unchanged Ahead Of Jobs Number Following First Ever Chinese Corporate Bond Default
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, March 7, 2014 8:23 AM EDT
Today's nonfarm payroll number is set to be a virtual non-event: with consensus expecting an abysmal print, it is almost assured that the real seasonally adjusted number...
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Market Valuation Overview: Still Expensive
Article By:
Doug Short
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Friday, March 7, 2014 8:05 AM EDT
Here is a summary of the four market valuation indicators I update during the first days of the month. The four indicators are:
No, Deflation Is Not A ‘Danger’
Article By:
Acting Man
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Friday, March 7, 2014 7:52 AM EDT
The headline alone is a hodge-podge of arrant nonsense. First of all, 'deflation' (this is to say, falling prices), is not a 'danger'. Speaking for ourselves and billions of earth's consumers: we love it when prices fall! It means our incomes go further and our savings will buy more as well. What's not to love?
Astrology Update From March 2, 2014
Article By:
Jeff Pierce
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Friday, March 7, 2014 7:44 AM EDT
The Nasdaq timing signal has flipped bullish last week, leaving only the Dow Jones bearish. According to Jeff, "the Dow still has quite a way to go before it would flip bullish".
Can The United States Rule The (Energy) World?
Article By:
OilPrice
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Friday, March 7, 2014 5:21 AM EDT
Geopolitical crises in Eastern Europe have been met with calls in the United States to use energy as a foreign policy tool. With U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz asking the industry to make a stronger case, however, it's domestic policies that may inhibit energy hegemony.
Rail Week Ending 01 March 2014: Rail Again Recovers A Little
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Friday, March 7, 2014 5:10 AM EDT
Econintersect: Week 8 of 2014 shows same week total rail traffic (from same week one year ago) grew according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) traffic data.
Market Valuation, Inflation And Treasury Yields: Clues From The Past
Article By:
Doug Short
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Friday, March 7, 2014 4:52 AM EDT
My monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations on investment returns.