One common reason why Fed, ECB and BoJ hanker for inflation

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Debtors prefer inflation; the more the better Fed, ECB and BoJ yearning for higher inflation, but latter is no-show Low inflation gives Fed more flexibility when to hike rates, which has investment implications There is no shortage of issues that … Continued

Nasdaq mini breakout, odds grow S&P 500 at least tests recent highs

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The Nasdaq Composite (4508.31)has managed to pull off a mini breakout, and is trading above the level identified previously.  As a matter of fact, indices/ETFs such as the S&P 500 Large Cap Index and XLF (financials) have convincingly taken out … Continued

Financials rally even as 10-2 spread narrows throughout 2014

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Depending on how mature an economic cycle is, different sectors, and industries within them, act differently.  Some lead, some lag, yet others are coincident.  Investors gravitate toward sectors such as technology and consumer discretionary when they are more optimistic and … Continued