Last week, in a commentary entitled “Banklords, Deadweight Losses and the Bernanke Risk Reversal”, we touched on the idea that 2012 will not just see the traditional execution of the “Bernanke Put”, but it will usher in a new era of “Bernanke Call” execution. Recall...
So the 2006 transcripts from the FOMC meetings are out. We do not have Bluebooks or Greenbooks yet, so it’s tough sledding through some of the commentary, but there is still plenty to chew on. Of course, Jan 2006 was Greenspan’s last meeting so if anyone wants to see...
The best way to get into the heads of the leaders around the FOMC table is to read this - http://federalreserve.gov/publications/other-reports/files/housing-white-paper-20120104.pdf Housing tops the list of concerns at the Fed, and this "unsolicited" report to...
Before starting on today's exciting topic of Greek debt being responsible for German job creation, I need to do a little housekeeping. First, Happy New Year! Second, I am looking forward to another exciting year of writing commentaries that hopefully both entertain...
The Obama administration has thrown some more Fed nomination spaghetti on the wall in hopes that something will finally stick! Peter Diamond was dk'd and Rich Clarida politely said no thank you - next up on center stage, Jerome Powell and Jeremy Stein. There is very...
A few weeks back we made a metaphorical comparison between the EU political theatre and the loony bin from the movie "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". At the epicenter of this comparison was Angel Merkel aka Nurse Ratched - the over bearing, power hungry, strict...
Spending last week in Georgia and Texas was fantastic - great debates and great evenings out. I learned after 45 years that I have a darker redneck side in me which has never been nurtured to its full potential. I need to go back down south soon! Of course, having the...
Good morning from Houston. It has been a nice couple days on the road with a stop at the Atlanta Fed for an excellent conference on peripheral Europe, and a great dinner last night with 25 very loquacious clients in Houston. I must say, spreading a message that is...
The first Thanksgiving, some 400 plus years ago, was celebrated by the Pilgrims to give thanks to God for seeing them safely out of Europe and onto the shores of the "New World". Ironically, around many Thanksgiving tables this year, including Zervos family table,...
As we head into holiday mode, I just want to put out a quick note to clean up a few things. First, yesterday’s note generated A LOT of controversy. Of course, those that have been reading these commentaries for the past 2 years know that the style is meant to be...
As we head into holiday mode, I just want to put out a quick note to clean up a few things. First, yesterday’s note generated A LOT of controversy. Of course, those that have been reading these commentaries for the past 2 years know that the style is meant to be controversial. That said, this […]
