Deadly discount rate

We're reading more and more about research being done in low to negative real interest rate environments.Viewing the remainder of this article requires a Subscription

Downsize to save Detroit?

We've spoken of this option often in our rants - there is an oversupply of housing, oftentimes concentrated in specific areas, that needs to be absorbed. Only 2 options: increase demand or decrease supply.Viewing the remainder of this article requires a Subscription

Citi, banks, stress tests – I’m confused

So rumors are all over the place today and I'm confused. Citibank gained on news that the government is selling its stake.Viewing the remainder of this article requires a Subscription

Cash on the sidelines? Not as much as before.

Equity mutual funds have one of the lowest cash reserve levels since the recent rally began and money markets have less cash than a year ago.Viewing the remainder of this article requires a Subscription

India Food Inflation

It's interesting what gets picked up in the mainstream news and niche publications. Often, stories like the government selling its Citi stake spread like wildfire and drive the stock up.Viewing the remainder of this article requires a Subscription