…into stocks. Some of the indicators he used to move in and out of the market included the Federal Reserve’s discount rate; installment debt levels; and the prime rate. His…
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Want to Avoid Another Depression: Stop Talking About It
…explained away (the former as a result of Federal Reserve policy and the latter as the result of “program trading”). “This time is different: the Great Depression appears truly relevant,…
Hulbert: Signs of Investors Moving Back Toward Risk
…month ago, those Treasuries were yielding 2.3% versus 3.53% for the munis. Given that interest from munis is not subject to federal taxes, the munis usually yield less than Treasuries,…
Grantham: There's Risk in Value -- and in Buy-and-Hold
…also says, however, not to rule out another “sucker rally”, like the 2002-2007 surge that was fueled by Federal Reserve policy and post-9/11 tax cuts. But, he says, “I think…
Look to High-Yield Munis, U.S. Large-Caps, and TIPS -- Hyman, Doll, and Gross Sound Off
…bonds, in part because he believes the federal government will be forced to step in and provide help for municipalities, which will insure these high-yield securities. Doll says he’s high…
Wien on 2009: U.S. Stock Gains, a China Bounce, and N.Y. State Bankruptcy?
…the financial sector cause New York State to threaten bankruptcy and other states and municipalities follow,” he predicts. “The Federal government is forced to step in and provide substantial assistance….
Cash-to-Stock Market Ratio has Leuthold Group Bullish on Stocks
…market value ratio is the highest it’s been since 1990, according to Federal Reserve data compiled by Leuthold Group and Bloomberg. This huge cash hoard has made some professionals, including…
Royce on Long-Term Possibilities, More Bank Closures, and Margin of Safety
…currency, even if it declines. That it’s reserve currency status will not change for a long time. That we have the smartest, most clever kind of corporate response, innovation capabilities…
Schwab's Sonders Sees Positives in Market, but Slow Recession Recovery
…fast as the Federal Reserve is supplying funds, because banks are hoarding cash and consumers are avoiding further debt. “The confidence and fear thing hasn’t been arrested yet,” Sonders says….
Turnaround Guru Calls for More Help for Mortgage Owners
…Federal Reserve will incentivize lenders to rework mortgages by guaranteeing half of the reduced principal amount and sharing among the government, homeowners, and lenders any appreciation that follows. And, he…