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QE = wealth redistribution

By Dian Chu, Economic Forecasts and Opinions, James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was on […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 27 Dec 10 | Also posted in Commodities, Food for Thought, Hedge Fund, North America, Western Europe | Comments (0)

The redistribution of hope

Optimism is on the move—with important consequences for both the hopeful and the hopeless GlobalisationDec 16th 2010 | from PRINT […]

By Oracle | 26 Dec 10 | Also posted in Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, The Big Picture | Comments (0)

The government takes over Hungary’s independent institutions, one by one

Hungry for power Hungarian politicsDec 16th 2010 | BUDAPEST | from PRINT EDITION  Orban’s coming for you HUNGARY is under […]

By Oracle | | Also posted in Eastern Europe, The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

As China’s prime minister visits India, the host’s attitude towards its bigger neighbour is hardening

Pushing back India and ChinaDec 16th 2010 | DELHI | from PRINT EDITION COUNT the ways in which India’s handling […]

By Oracle | | Also posted in Asia, The Big Picture | Comments (0)

China’s Bombshell Means This Market Will Soar in 2011

By Chris Hunter China dropped a bombshell this month. Not the kind the North Koreans have been dropping on their […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | | Also posted in Asia, Commodities, Finding Oxstones | Comments (0)

Regrets – I’ve Had Them in Costa Rica

By Ronan McMahon The stream is full, white and bubbling from the rains. The roar of water impressive. The dense […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 25 Dec 10 | Also posted in Commodities, Finding Oxstones, Latin America, Real Estate | Comments (0)

How Build-a-Bear invented a bear market

How Build-a-Bear invented a bear market A toy retailer thrives by thinking like a kid. (Fortune Small Business) — Cute […]

By Oracle | 24 Dec 10 | Also posted in Food for Thought, North America, Private Equity | Comments (0)

In Stockpicking, Local Connections Give Politicians an Edge

A new study says members of Congress make lousy stockpickers overall, with one key exception: when they invest in local […]

By Oracle | | Also posted in Food for Thought, North America, Stocks | Comments (0)

Jindal beats out Lakshmi Mittal to buy Indian steelmaker

By NAAZNEEN KARMALI The uncertainty over the future of debt-laden Ispat Industries ended today with its owners Pramod and Vinod […]

By Oracle | | Also posted in Asia, Commodities, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

Picking The Fastest Black Boxes

Christopher Steiner, 12.20.10, 12:00 AM ET Buy-and-hold is nearly a quaint notion on Wall Street. For those who run millions […]

By Oracle | | Also posted in Hedge Fund, North America, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)