Nordea View: Classic Overconfidence

via Nordea  Today we launch our new cross-asset strategy product, Nordea View, where we outline why we believe equity volatility is here to stay, with a negative market bias. Global macro momentum, liquidity trends, valuation and profit margin risks are …

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The BBC Trust, appointed by the queen – vice-chairman Roger Carr, head of BAE – Syria ‘war’ – Profits for the Prime Minister and her husband

by ajarndaniel http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/who_we_are All Trustees are appointed by the Queen on advice from Ministers after an open selection process. It goes without saying, but I don’t know anyone who’s been invited to this ‘open process’. The BBC Trust: The chairmen …

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IN SEATTLE, AMAZON SHRUGS

The city attempts to wring more money from its employers rather than fix its housing problems. Well. Amazon already is doing a great deal to fend off homelessness. For starters, it is employing tens of thousands of people—thereby providing them …

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Subprime 60 Day Late Worse than 2008-09

Authored by Adem Tumerkan via Palisade Research, Last week, used car prices had their biggest drop since 2009 – directly after the financial market meltdown of 2008. And right now, the auto market is showing signs of incredible worry. Delinquent subprime auto-loans are higher …

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What is wrong with Hillary?

by Dr. Eowyn I know, I know. The answer to that question is as numerous as stars in the heavens.  Recently, DCG did a post on a strange bulge under Hillary’s jacket. Hillary had sported strange bulges on her back before — under her …

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How to make a complaint against your bank

Making a complaint is rarely a pleasant experience. When something has gone awry with a business transaction, even if there are policies in place to help you resolve the issue, supposedly to everyone’s satisfaction, often the fact of having to …

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