The urge to buy rising prices - the euro move is a good example ...
It is interesting how rising prices encourage us to buy and falling prices encourage us to sell when it comes to stocks and bonds and other financial assets.… More…
About Currency Currents
With Currency Currents, you can stay tuned-in to our current global-macro view and our analysis of key investment themes driving currency prices.
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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Monthly Archive
Quotas? We don't need no stinking quotas ...
You know how you just roll right on through stop signs with nary a hesitation ... when you're in residential areas, parking lots, or anytime you're the only vehicle around.… More…
For the love of Muni.
Continued pressure on housing will continue to pressure state and local governments as tax revenues fall further...… More…
Keynesians wrong AGAIN ... and why US may surprise on growth.
What is great about seeing the economy through Keynesian lenses is the fact that you never have to say you are sorry for all the damage you caused.… More…
Want to revisit South Africa?
Let's look at the South African rand, and then let's look at what's set to impact South Africa -- shall we?… More…
Did someone say "global recovery"?
Scanning the Reuters headlines this morning we find the following array of not so good growth news gracing our otherwise happy Wednesday… More…
The Rising Tide of Confidence
In the few short days of 2011 some themes are already emerging. One such theme is that of upwardly revised growth forecasts for the United States.… More…
Eureka! QE2 Worked?
New lending to small businesses recovered in 2010. A Thomson Reuters/PayNet survey showed such lending jumped by 17% compared to 2009. The survey also suggested small businesses are investing again.… More…
