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FT Alphaville » A pox on all your AAA houses "No doubt it’s just a coincidence that S&P published new recession scenarios for the eurozone on the same day Brussels began talking about banning…

Another volatile session marked by choppy overnight trading; global stocks mixed overnight. Euro zone summit unlikely to draw a line in the sand; German Ifo somewhat better than expected. USD/TRY managed to keep most of its gains following…

Marshall Auerback: Gold and Silver Opportunities in Turbulent Times tags: gold…

European session marked by choppy macro price action; France and Germany split over EFSF leverage. North American session likely dominated by Greek vote, US reports and headlines surrounding EFSF. UK retail sales beat expectations but…

The Bankers’ Capital War - Howard Davies - Project Syndicate Almost everyone nowadays agrees that banks need more capital. Christine Lagarde chose to make it her first campaign as Managing Director of…

Equity markets are mostly positive after strong gains overnight; supported by euro zone crisis plans. EUR firms despite Spain’s rating downgrade by Moody’s; Norges Bank expected to remain on hold. Japanese and South Korean policy makers…

Die EMH, Blasen und die Geldpolitik, Teil 1 – Kantoos Economics tags: economics investing…

Risk sentiment remains under pressure overnight; global equities lower, dollar mostly higher. European economic data continue to deteriorate; UK September inflation surges to new highs. RBA minutes point to some capacity to lower policy…

Posted Prices and the Capitol Hill Stalemate Machine - Washington Spectator tags: politics corporatism…

G20 Finance Ministers said they expect decisive action on 10/23; dollar pares back some recent losses. Markets likely to remain focused on Europe this week with Greek austerity vote and EU summit. EM markets this week focus on rate…