What are the historical odds for an Incumbent President to be Re-Elected? …..About 70%!
Using history as a guide, there is about a 70% chance for a willing incumbent president to be re-elected
Category World Political
Watching Spain for Possible Pain, A 4 am Alarm Clock CST
Often times market conclusions are drawn, if for no other reason, just to have an explanation. The thinking goes, capital markets are doing this, so there must be a reason. The recent movements and concerns of Spain do not fall…
Chance Meeting With Axel Merk of the Merk Funds…”Greece is Gone, One Way or Another”
A chance meeting with Axel Merk of the Merk Funds Group leads to an impressive, educational discussion.
The Black Cloud of Panelists at the CFA Dinner
Last night, as mentioned earlier in the week, a group of “experts” joined to visit and discuss the domestic and global economic situation at great length. Each one of the four horsemen spoke on a very macro view of the world.…
Iran the Powder Keg, From Two Points of View !
Sometimes we cannot see the forest due to the trees! This saying came to mind as we have buried our heads in conference calls, economic data, government statements lately, only to have an epiphany moment twice in the last few days. Iran’s…
5 Biggest Zigg Positives of the Year 2011
As a special positive Zigg while others are Zagging, Friday, the last business day of the year, we wanted to Zigg our top 5 for the year. We hope you enjoy our Ziggs and have a safe and Happy New Years:…
Ever Growing Little Brother Country to the Rescue Early This AM – Update Big Sister Gets Into the Act Too
This morning Bloomberg scooped most media outlets with the news of the Central Bank of China discount reserve requirement loosening Along with many others, we have been watching closely our ever-growing little Brother country, as they have had their foot on the economic…
Out with one “Pap”, in with another “Pap”, Pressure on Berlusconi
Since it is a post daylight savings time changed Monday, we will keep this brief. Tthe weekend events are shedding light on new international players you may want to know. As of this morning, it appears that Greece is set to send their…