In the ECB's quixotic quest for inflation, ABS purchases are more likely than negative rates.
Donald L. Luskin
Europe's Fake Quake
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
It's all over but the shouting -- because that's all that happens in the EU Parliament.
Russia Recovers, Emerging Markets Re-Emerge
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
The dramatic rebound across emerging markets sends a strong global growth signal.
The Yellen Rule is Taylor Minus Two
Monday, May 19, 2014
Treasuries have adapted to a dovish new Fed regime without QE or ZIRP.
Earnings to the Rescue
Monday, May 12, 2014
Amidst disappointing 2014 equity returns, we're seeing the best upgrade rate in years.
Draghi Commits to QE
Friday, May 9, 2014
A broad-based asset purchase program is all but inevitable for June. But will it matter?
On the April Jobs Report
Friday, May 2, 2014
Great cyclical news, lousy structural news. And the Fed ditched the Evans Rule just in time.
On the April FOMC
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
A bland statement after Yellen's carnival of errors -- seems she is learning on the job.
On Q1 GDP
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Perfectly in line with our climate model -- but should have beat like the rest of the data.
No Pain, No Ukraine
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Almost a war now, but no escalating sanctions. Why would Europe suffer for a failed state?