Tag Archives: United States Treasury security

Perception of instability…

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Michaela

By Jeff Sommer It’s been dizzying. The markets have been swinging madly up and down — mainly down for equities, as anyone in the stock market knows too well. How bad has it been? Despite brief rallies, the Standard & … Continue reading →

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The last straw

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Michaela

By Stephen S. Roach, The Chinese have long admired America’s economic dynamism. But they have lost confidence in America’s government and its dysfunctional economic stewardship. That message came through loud and clear in my recent travels to Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, and … Continue reading →

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The Truman Show

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Michaela

There is anarticle in the New York Times today, that speaks of the results of a poll conducted with 1224 adults nationwide, about their views on the economy, budget deficit and health care. I love the first couple of questions: … Continue reading →