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S&P Downgrades Japan from AA to AA-
Japan has been in a continued recession for the past 20 years. The deficit levels of the Japan government are among the highest of the developed countries, and expected to increase in the coming years. This is not good news for Japan. As the rating decreases, the...
Just When You Thought the Euro Was Out
You've been reading my newsletters and saying "boy, that Mike Brady knows everything". That may be true, but it's good to remember the markets have a mind of their own. The Euro has rallied against other currencies recently. Do I think this is a short term rally? Yes....
World Inequality
The poorest 5% in the United States are richer than 70% of the rest of the world. The poorest 5% in the United States are richer than the richest 5% in India. What conclusions do we draw from this? I suppose it depends on your view of the world. My liberal and...
Food You Can Make in a Coffee Maker
I try to make my newsletters useful to you, so what better public service can I provide than 10 foods you can make in a coffee maker. I know we've all been in the situation where there's no skillet or oven around, you're hungry, and there sits the coffee maker....
VIX Correlation
There are many indicators out there for helping to inform which way the markets are headed. None of them are perfect, or exact, or even able to be taken into account alone and without context. This week I discuss the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and how it's negatively...
Muni Fund Outflows
If you've been listening to my videos and reading my newsletter, you are minimally affected by the Municipal Bond declines over the past 2 months. Yeah! Outflows are huge right now and I anticipate they will continue while states determine how to balance their...