This year’s Financial Stability Review seems slightly more gloomy than last year’s. With headings like “When The Music Fades” and “When The Tide Goes Out”, are they sending out subtle hints ? I… Continue reading
It is starting to play out ala Obama style. “PM Tony Abbott tries to pressure Opposition by threatening cancellation of Christmas break.” ~ Nine New Australia All because Australia wants to raise their… Continue reading
IRS Slow but steady week with nice technical moves in the swaps. Thin liquidity allowed breaks upwards after failing to break lower into month end. The 5Y swap broke above its 50 day… Continue reading
The risk of higher yields is not a chart-able affair. The new market paradigm is emerging : The Fed is concerned only about short term rates and has commited to keep them low… Continue reading
You will feel particularly sore and vulnerable after spending 8 hours fixing another home internet issue. Sit in front of the pc, finally at 3 pm with half the day gone and seeing… Continue reading
Cannot help it. It has been an entertaining weekend in headlines. Chinese wife scratches car at motor show to force her husband to buy it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2515654/Hilarious-moment-Chinese-wife-scratches-luxury-car-motor-FORCE-husband-buy-getting-older-looks-young.html >> The funny part is HER REASON… Continue reading
Tidying up day and coming across some notes I cannot remember making 20 years back is like knowledge discovered for the first time. Lets say those were slightly radical and idealistic days and… Continue reading
For the past fortnight, I have been waking at 430 am to try and catch a glimpse of Comet Ison on the eastern horizon and I managed to learn a thing or two… Continue reading
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — Person familiar with the matter says. • Issuer: Manta 2 Holdings Limited to be amalgamated with Miclyn Express Offshore (MEO) • Guarantors: Unconditional and irrevocable guarantee from each material… Continue reading