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March 5, 2016

Brazil and the Summer Olympics

Precisely five months from now, on August 5th, the 2016 summer Olympic games will open in Brazil – in Rio de Janeiro. In theory.  No, actually, […]
March 4, 2016

February 2016 Non-Farm Payrolls

This morning, at 5:30 am Pacific time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) unveiled their latest reading on US job growth.  I was a bit surprised […]
March 3, 2016

Today’s Yield Curve

About a week ago, I mentioned history has shown the steepness of the US yield curve is correlated with America’s economic health. Further, I shared that […]
March 2, 2016

Move over ‘Big Mac Index’ – Here Comes the ‘Steak House Index!’

First, let me apologize to my vegetarian and vegan readers. We’re about to embark on a meaty economic journey. OK, now let me apologize to everyone […]