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Edward Harrison is a senior Editor at Bloomberg. He is also the founder of Credit Writedowns newsletter, a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty five years of business experience. He speaks six languages and reads another five, skills he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

Political Economy

Looting by public officials in Bell California

Edward Harrison Jul 23, 2010

I heard this about Bell, California on the car radio this morning. The sums involved are absolutely astronomical for a town of 37,000. This may be an extreme case but it far from isolated. Hundreds of residents of one of the…

News

On Liquidating Fannie and Freddie and Other Links

Edward Harrison Jul 23, 2010

Topic of the Day: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Unfinished business | The Economist America's housing market: Unnecessary evils | The Economist Why We Have Freddie and Fannie, Arnold Kling | EconLog |…

Business

Taiwanese animation: Microsoft as Obi-Wan to Apple’s Vader. Where’s Skywalker?

Edward Harrison Jul 23, 2010

"I've been waiting for you, Obi-wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master." "You don't know the power of the dark side!"

Political Economy

US Government now tracking gross proceeds on gold sales over $600

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

An interesting wrinkle in the recently passed healthcare legislation involves language inserted into the bill to track gold bullion sales. For gold dealers, the problem is the paperwork because they now have to file 1099 forms for every…

Markets

Stat of the Day: Heat Map of Stock Performance Looks Good Today

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

Courtesy of FinViz.com, these heat maps give you an idea of the breadth of the stock market rally. Look at the year's heat map to see what a broader recovery in shares looks like over a longer time frame. My takeaway is that the rally in…

Markets

Bullish on the Euro?

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

Andy Lees who does Macro Derivatives Strategy at UBS says the Euro has a lot farther to run to the upside. You will recall that I mentioned his comments in May regarding the makings of a technical countertrend rally for the Euro. Now, he is…

News

Gated communities for the poor in China and other links

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

Link of the day Inside China’s gated communities for the poor - The Globe and Mail The Usual Fare News Analysis - Afghan Deadline Is Cutting Two Ways - NYTimes.com Banks accused of 'disingenuous' capital claims - view from dc -…

Business

HTC EVO 4G vs. iPhone 4

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

Happy Thursday. Here are a few videos to liven up your morning (warning: strong language). Hat tip Scott. Also see Best Buy Trying To Fire Employee Over Those Hilarious EVO Versus iPhone Videos from Tech Crunch. And here's the latest…

Political Economy

The Fed has a disconcerting power over the financial markets

Edward Harrison Jul 22, 2010

Here's how one well-respected equity analyst sees yesterday's performance by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: The Fed has a disconcerting power over the financial markets The Fed is calling the tune – that much is clear. Many…

Markets

Mauboussin on Equities And Retirement Investment Strategy

Edward Harrison Jul 21, 2010

Here's a video with Michael Mauboussin talking about his recent piece for Legg Mason called "Untangling Skill And Luck." Here, he talks about trying to resist the classic temptation to be a closet momentum investor who runs and…

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