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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.

Economy

America’s Incredible Consumer Confidence Index

Edward Harrison Feb 3, 2010

In his latest post, Edward Hugh marvels at the Spanish population’s optimism that the economy will soon turn. While they correctly judge the current situation as abysmal, for whatever reason, the Spanish believe things will turn up…

Economy

Increasing layoffs could spell trouble for economy

Edward Harrison Feb 3, 2010

If you have been watching the news flow in the last month, you would certainly have the impression that there are an increasing number of large layoffs – Sam’s Club being a notable one. Before January, the jobless claims numbers…

News

Links: 2010-02-03

Edward Harrison Feb 3, 2010

Finance and Economics FT Alphaville - Tracy Alloway - BBVA, an exercise in Spanish banking losses El-Erian Says Retreat in Stocks Will Worsen as Economy Slumps - Bloomberg.com FT Alphaville » Next to the trough… Harold…

Economy

Jim Chanos still bearish on China, talks malinvestment

Edward Harrison Feb 3, 2010

Below is a Jim Chanos video on China now making the rounds in the financial blogosphere. Chanos says that most financial bubbles are the result of excess credit creation and believes that is exactly what we are witnessing in…

Economy

ISM manufacturing survey points to more inventory gains

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

You can be bearish and point to the potential for a double dip all you want (I certainly do). But to dismiss out of hand the huge uptick in manufacturing is just crazy. These numbers are off the charts bullish. Witness the…

Monetary System

On depreciation, malinvestment and GDP as a gross number

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

If I could relate the concept of malinvestment to business administration I would do it using the concept of depreciation. Depreciation is a term used in accounting and business to represent a writedown of a real asset on a…

Economy

Chart of the Day: Personal Income and Outlays

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

I have sifted through the most recent personal income data and wanted to show you a few charts that might indicate where we’re heading. First, there is personal income. It’s fallen off a cliff since the recession began. Looking at…

Groundhog Day: Six more weeks of winter

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

As we await yet another winter storm in America’s Northeast, Punxatawney Phil has weighed in on the situation. Answer: six more weeks of cold and snow. You have been warned. By the way, this is one tech-savvy young groundhog.…

News

Links: 2010-02-02

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

Finance and Economy Obama Added a New Twist to Financial Reform Talk - NYTimes.com immobilienblasen: BBVA Credit Quality Reality Check.....Spain & Portugal NPA Almost Double To 5.1 Percent Bail-in roundtable: Author Q&A…

Pedal to the metal?

Edward Harrison Feb 2, 2010

Toyota owners, you might try this next time and see if it works.

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