Chart of the Day: Oil
The chart above is a long-term look at oil.Because it has run up so much…
Jesse FelderMay 6, 2008
“Crunch-a-tize Me Cap’n!”
Today we hear from the Fed that the current credit crunch is making history:The Federal…
Jesse FelderMay 5, 2008
“That Zero Is Too Cold For Me”
Bloomberg reports the latest from the bond market:Financial market turmoil has caused the fixed rate…
Jesse FelderMay 2, 2008
“Hopeless Heroes” Help Nation’s Jobless Rate
Bloomberg reports:The U.S. lost fewer jobs than forecast in April, and the unemployment rate dropped,…
Jesse FelderMay 2, 2008
Riddle: Bend “Recession-Proof”?
NEWS FLASH - According to today's Bulletin Bend is "recession-proof"!On page A2 we find this…
Jesse FelderApril 29, 2008
Chart of the Day: The Almighty (?) Dollar
The chart above depicts the dollar index (the value of the dollar versus a basket…
Jesse FelderApril 28, 2008
Bad Omen: CACB’s persistent underperformance
Over the past month, the financial sector (as measured by the XLF) has rallied over…
Jesse FelderApril 28, 2008
The Soaring Cost of Poo
Everyone's been "pinched" by rising gas prices. Maybe you've even heard about recent rice rationing.…
Jesse FelderApril 25, 2008
Chart of the Day: VIX
(Click the chart for a larger view.)The chart above is a long-term look at the…
Jesse FelderApril 24, 2008
“The house is a-rockin’ don’t bother knockin'”
According to the Wall Street Journal realtors are pimpin' houses today like never before:Welcome to…
Jesse FelderApril 24, 2008