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
Flipper folly hits a new high (low?)
Today we get the lastest on flipper folly from the Associated press:The Census Bureau says…
Jesse FelderApril 28, 2008
Chart of the Day: CRB
The chart above shows the recent performance of the CRB Index, the major commodities index.…
Jesse FelderApril 25, 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
Consumers are feeling the pain
The rise in mortgage delinquencies is old news. But the NY Times reports today that…
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
Bill Belichick: Karma Chameleon
ESPN reports that Matt Walsh has cut a deal to talk to NFL commissioner Roger…
Jesse FelderApril 24, 2008
Nearly $100 Million in Defaults at Bank of the Cascades
Bank of the Cascades reported first quarter results today and it looks like their loan…
Jesse FelderApril 24, 2008