Archive for Equity Markets

Sometimes Even Hedge Funds Get It Wrong

Posted in Equity Markets, HousingPanic Lunacy, Real Estate Articles, subprime, subprime by Tim on June 13th, 2007

Seems that more than a few hedge funds were betting against the sub-prime mortgage backed securities. I guess they forgot the options available to the underwriters…

http://www.realestatejournal.com/indinvestor/20070608-kelly.html

http://www.realestatejournal.com/indinvestor/20070613-kelly.html

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The Bond Market Clearly Expects A Rate Cut. But, When?

Posted in , Bond Market, Equity Markets, Politics, Real Estate Articles, Real Estate Investing, Stock Market by Tim on May 20th, 2007
Watching the bond market is usually a fairly good predictor of which way the benchmark overnight rate wind blows. Everyone is speculating about an upcoming cut but I still don’t look for it at the next meeting, if at all this year. But, pressure is building toward a cut. Here are the historical facts - When the [...]
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