Turning Red in the Face on Government Aid
Inflation is back ... but this time it's a bit different. I'm not talking about the inflation of prices; I'm talking about the inflation of lungs. … More…
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We consistently focus on the key asset classes responsible for the flow of global capital -- including equities, fixed income, commodities and, of course, currencies.
Nothing is off limits to us in this free-wheeling look at the markets. Some days you’ll receive ramblings on trading psychology, while other days we may take an academic approach in explaining esoteric economic issues. Ultimately we have one goal in mind: to help you get a handle on the key investment themes driving global capital flow. Because if you know where the money is going, it increases the probability that your position in the market will be a profitable one.
Who is Jack the Pipper?
Jack Crooks is Black Swan Capital LLC, President and Chief Trading Officer.
Jack is founder and president of Black Swan Capital LLC. He has also operated a discretionary money management firm specializing in global stock, bond, and currency asset management for retail clients. In addition, he was general partner in a firm specializing in currency futures and commodities trading. Neither firm is now in operation.
Prior to entering the investment arena, Jack worked in various corporate finance positions. He has written extensively on the subject of global currencies and international economics.
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February 2009 Monthly Archive
This is fresh! China to grow at 8%!
China bulls don't worry, be happy, because China is going to be the sole winner in this race to the bottom--don't you know. … More…
Central bankers boast they know history, but...
Though it is fashion to blame the US for all the ills now flowing into the global economy, we don't think it's quite that simple. … More…
Dodd Dollar Dump
Gold did the deed, closing over the $1,000 mark on Friday as the dollar was sideswiped by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd. Mr. Dodd, a man who pontificates on any and every subject under the sun… More…
Are we getting close?
Japan needs to help ensure exchange rates are stable for its economy to recover, its new finance minister said, as slumping global demand batters exports and pushes the nation deeper into recession.… More…
Close but no cigar
The US$ Index tested its old high yesterday. The heightened bad news concerning the Eurozone banking system had dollar bulls (like us) looking for a breakout in Mr. Greenie. But, as they say, close but no cigar! … More…
Gold and the dollar moving together--a story to fit the facts
The great thing about investing is that you can always find a good story to fit the facts and often your own opinion. And when you add the gift of hindsight you can really weave a good one.… More…
Here's to Hoping on China ...
There was a story in Bloomberg last week regarding the potential for China's economic recovery to have already begun. I believe the evidence rested simply on the effects of the Chinese's stimulus plan.… More…
Looking for silver bullets...
It's not that we have any interest to defend our newly appointed Treasury Secretary, as it's too late for that anyway. He was summarily savaged by the financial press after his presentation of a "solution" to the financial crisis. … More…
Physical vs. Paper: And the Winner Is ...
Are gold coin sales a positive indicator for the US dollar? The answer to that question would fall on whether or not an ongoing period of deleveraging and risk-aversion remains a positive driver for the buck. … More…
Risk Appetite Returning on Stimulus Hopes - Dollar Correction?
Seems traders are betting the US stimulus package/rescue plan will juice investor confidence. The dollar is in corrective mode, having broken below its near-term trend line support levels. … More…
We are going with Fischer on this one!
Point being, all the money the Washington gang has thrown at the economy already, one could say the job market is telling us and them it ain't working. … More…
Blackmont Stomps on Buy-and-Hold; Mixed Rate Decisions in Europe
Investment advisor at Blackmont Capital and friend of Currency Currents, Yves Lamoureux, made a few comments on trading strategy that we wanted to include in today's piece… More…
Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts
Australia's dollar is little changed since the overnight announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia to slice another 100 basis points off its benchmark interest rate.… More…
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