Stocks are vulnerable to correction because they're neither a value nor a growth proposition.

Abe picks doves and interventionists -- despite G-20 pressure, he has followed through.

An uprising of populism is a blow to Italy's growth, but not an existential threat to the euro.

Fiscal cliff, debt ceiling, sequesters and the continuing resolution -- done! But now what?

The ECB hints at a rate cut -- but admits it would be ineffective. It probably won't happen.

A headline surprise hides slowing improvement in unemployment, and stays the Fed's hand.

The Fed isn't printing money, it's printing risk -- to the tune of $1 billion a day in US stocks.

Making depositors take a hair-cut is a risky precedent for the world's most fiat currency.

Steady as she goes in a weak expansion -- but maybe the first hint that LSAPs could end.

Cypriot hardball is met with ECB hardball. It's the ECB's ball, but still a threat to the euro.