Make no mistake, there are any number of landmines that threaten to send global markets into a veritable tailspin. There’s the risk of further weakness (and volatility) in crude, there’s the risk that China suddenly decides on a one-off RMB deval, there’s the risk that someone makes a “mistake” in Syria and triggers a global conflict, etc.
You know the drill.
Earlier this week, we were amused but not at all surprised to learn that Japanese citizens are buying safes like they’re going out of style.
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Earnings Worse Than You Think
Just like the hit series “House Of Cards,” Wall Street earnings season has become rife with manipulation, deceit and obfuscation that could rival the dark corners of Washington, D.C.
It is unclear if investors were more looking forward to Weight Watchers' earnings or the company's announcement of what Oprah's weight will be today...
Today at 5pm WTW will reveal Oprah's latest weight
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 25, 2016