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TSP Smart: Quick look 20 September
The FOMC board that sets interest rates met today. No surprises. Held rates steady – market expected Said one more hike this year – market expected Will hold rates high next year – market does not believe them But we… Read More ›
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The Speculative Cycle
While economists won’t ratchet Q3 growth estimates up to match the Atlanta Fed GDPNow’s 5.9%, forecasts will be moving higher. The Unemployment Rate is expected to remain unchanged for August, near a multi-decade low 3.5%. August Services PMI data point… Read More ›
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TSP Smart: China’s Ponzi Popped
Michael Bond: It helps to understand the background to this article. The Chinese people invest in “wealth management products” which offer high interest rates but have little transparency as to where the money goes. Most of it goes into real… Read More ›