Posts Tagged ‘ credit tightening ’

“Relax, the Over-all Market Probably Won’t Tank”

Apr 16th, 2007 | By | Category: Macro Economics
"Relax, the Over-all Market Probably Won't Tank" BusinessWeek, April 27, 2000 Introduction Although I read and collect information and ideas every day, whenever the day comes each month when I actually have to start writing this report, the words of Gene Fowler (an extremely successful screenplay, sports, and humorous writer) come to ...read more


Nightmare Carry Trade Scenario

Jun 5th, 2006 | By | Category: Macro Economics
I HAVE BEEN thinking about the nightmare carry trade scenario. In other words, what is the worst possible situation for carry trade players? For those unfamiliar with the term "carry trade," I will use the definition found on Freebuck.com. "Carry trade -- The speculation strategy that borrows an asset at one interest ...read more