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
Bankers binge-drinking their own cool-aid?
Abigail Hofman, in the Financial Times today, accuses the banking industry of being profit-aholics:Investment banks…
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
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